In Room 504 & Showbiz Goes to War
Performed at the Turner Sims Concert Hall on 22nd May, 1994
IN ROOM FIVE HUNDRED AND FOUR
by Jimmi Chinn
Directed by Sheana Carrington
It is 1944, a hotel room in Skegness, where Harry and Edie are on their honeymoon. The play presents us with the memories of the now older Edie, allowing us to travel across time, reflecting the uncertainties of life during the forties.
This production was originally presented as part of a Directors’ course in 1993.
The Cast
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Edie |
Kate Atkinson |
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Harry |
John Carrington Jnr. |
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Older Edie |
Philippa Taylor |
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The Manager |
Albie Minns |
SHOWBIZ GOES TO WAR
Directed by Philippa Taylor
This is the Maskers’ affectionate tribute, in music and prose to the stars, songs and shows of the 1940’s. There are topical readings and poems, plus the chance to join in with favourite wartime songs.
The Performers
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The Accompanists |
Belinda Drew and Michael Patterson |
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Young Girl |
Amy Stansbridge |
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The Narrator |
Sonia Morris |
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The ‘Proper Singers’ |
Julie Baker and David Jupp |
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‘Our Gracie’ |
Angela Stansbridge |
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‘The Andrews Sisters’ |
Dawn Alford, Katy Dowding and Sarah Spencer |
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‘Noel Coward’ |
Mark Ponsford |
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‘Marlene Dietrich’ |
Jan Ward |
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‘Judy Garland’ |
Sarah Spencer |
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The Men |
Michael Antram, Roger Mallock and Shaun Waters |
For the Maskers
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Technical Director |
Ron Tillyer |
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Lighting |
Clive Weeks, Tony Lawther, Julia Campone, Corrina Jordan |
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Sound |
Lawrie Gee |
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Set Design, Construction and Painting |
Ken Spencer, Edwin Beecroft, Geoff Cooke, Bryan Langford, Graham Buchanan, David Jupp, Shaun Waters |