G&SSociety

Directors

Cazz Bennett - Director:

A few 'step-click' dance routines, a spaceship set, and ray-gun shopping have made Cazz's first directorial experience absolutely delightful.
Always remember: 'Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but paddling like the dickens underneath.'

Cordy Williams - Musical Director:

Having been in the orchestra, the chorus and a principal for G&S shows for the last three years, Cordy decided a bit of power was just the thing. Also a bit of rock'n'roll . nothing like a good wap wah ooh, eh?

Andy Vick - Technical Director:

Having been promoted this year to the dizzy heights of technical director (his predecessor now being a mere actor) Andy brings several unique skills to the post: charm, good looks and a lack of control.

Principals

Chris Charlton - Captain Tempest

One of the societies longest-serving and most egotistical members, Chris has doubled up as both Captain Tempest and society chair. He's maintained his sanity this term, but has occasionally been seen twitching slightly and muttering, "No, not the asparagus again!"

Joe Bennett - Cookie

With being elected as 50% of the newly appointed Press and Publicity, Joe has been busy this term. In preparation for the show, Joe remembers that acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing.

Laura Dalton - Miranda

Laura's degree in writing and performance provides her with lots of spare 'reading' time as well as a love for all things musical and theatrical! She not only gets to dress up like a tart but act like one too, as she ends up kissing most of the male cast members!

Tor Steventon - The Science Officer

Tor auditioned for her role purely on the basis of playing an evil scientist who gets to have a gun and scream a lot. In her spare time she enjoys building spaceships ... no, really.

Alex Gurney - Doctor Prospero

Alex can jump over bullets and run into walls. He is not as terrifying as he may at first appear.

Rick Taylor - Ariel

Beneath Rick's placid and reserved exterior lurks a vitriolic, emotionally unstable and decidedly seedy alter-ego, whom Rick has now dubbed 'Ariel'. Mercifully Ariel only reveals himself during episodes of high trauma such as G&S society productions. Rick's persona is complicated further by him being Joe's other half. (see above)

Oliver Fisher - Bosun Arras

Oliver is taking a change of scene (if you excuse the pun) for his sixth production with the society having been Technical Director for the previous five. Despite its sci-fi theme, his technical expertise will not be of use during this show because (without wishing to give away any company secrets) the console buttons are bottle lids, the ray guns are from Price Pounder and, kids, Ariel is just an actor ...

Fran Lavery - The Navigation Officer

Fran is a sci-fi and Shakespeare fan, so she knew Forbidden Planet would be just the show for her. Hoping to find a career in the theatre, she is thankful that she does little work as an English Literature student.

Becca Mellor - The Communications Officer

This is Becca's fourth show with the society having previously played Iolanthe (Iolanthe), Mrs Banks (Mary Poppins) and Tessa (The Gondoliers). Following these parts (two romantic young girls and a feminist middle aged woman) Becca is completing her repertoire with the part of a scatty Air Hostess. Hmmm, which does she play best...

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Cast

Captain Tempest

Chris Charlton

Cookie

Joe Bennett

Miranda

Laura Dalton

The Science Officer

Tor Steventon

Doctor Prospero

Alex Gurney

Ariel

Rick Taylor

Bosun Arras

Oliver Fisher

The Navigation Officer

Fran Lavery

The Communications Officer

Becca Mellor

and Guest Starring... The Newscaster

Paul Harford

Chorus

• Crewmembers
  • Katie Barnett
  • Ayeesha Bhutta
  • James E. Butterworth
  • Rachel Davis
  • Ruadh Duggan
  • Lois Cross
  • Sarah Harris
  • Samantha King
  • Nick Lay
  • Matthew Lucas
  • Alex Mortlock
  • Mark Pim
  • Stephen Purvis
  • Helen Roberts
  • Alec Robinson
  • Rachael Stephenson
  • Karen Tonks
  • Linda Westwood

Orchestra

Keys:

Robbie Berryman

Bass guitar:

James Taylor

Guitar:

Martin Goodfellow

Drums:

Adam Leith

Trumpet:

Jon Tandy

Adair Elder

Chris Wiggins

Acknowledgements