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Robin Hood - 2011
by Andrew Nicholson
8th-15th January 2011
Synopsis
Robin Hood and his merry men are on a mission to keep the people of Sanderstead entertained. In this pantomime we follow the tale of a very well known character and his band of brothers as they fight to keep the villagers of Nottingham Town safe from the greed of the Sherriff. Despite being just a group of ‘Men in Tights’, Robin Hood succeeds at winning an archery contest and beating the Sherriff. A running narration of song by Alan-a-Dale ensures this show runs smoothly. Will Scarlett takes a shine to a fair maiden Alice, and Little John really does live up to his name! As well as all the usual excitement found in this tale, Robin has to fight to save his love Maid Marion, and the pair are eventually reunited for a happy ever after.
Programme
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Cast & Crew
Cast
Robin Hood: Catherine Reid
Will Scarlet: Jill Fortune
Little John: Gordon Drayson
Alan a Dale: Jennifer Weeks
Friar Tuck: Dave Sawyer
Annie: John Shepherd
Maid Marion: Katie Eynon
Alice: Jane Manns
Sheriff of Nottingham: Ian Watson
Guy Gisborne: David Apps
Sergeant Rough: Hazel Istead
Private Tumble: Ben Thomas
Senior Chorus
Claire Thomas
Darren Giles
Kathy Dean
Nicola Wood
Rianna Parchment
Sarah Smith
Groupe 1
Holly Whetter
Paige Hughes
Ethan Hughes
Bethany Taylor
Casey Champion
Imogen Pascall
Jessica Gordon
Courtney Nash
Groupe 2
Caitlin Giles
Maddie Giles
Payton Giles
Mellissa Jones
Beth Blakeman
Iona Jackson
Abbie Parker
Emma Frith
Crew
Directors: Dot Reid & Catherine Roberts
Writer: Andrew Nicholson
Choreography: Mandy Grace (Groupes) & Sarah Smith (Senior Chorus)
Musical Director: Felix Sheperd
Assistant Musical Director: Catherine Reid
Musicians: Ross Clark & Sarah Hume
Costumes: Catherine & Andrew Roberts
Set Design & Painting: Di Ralston & Nicola Emery, Don Ralston
Sound: Tim Crump & Barry Nicholson
Lighting Design: Ian Barlow
Lighting Technicians: Simon Barlow, Paul Barlow & Daniel Barlow
Stage Manager: John Desbottes
Assistant Stage Managers: Charlotte Meakin & Karen Weeks
Scenery Manager: Andrew Nicholson
Front of House Manager: Alan Yardley
Review
Victory to the outlaws!
Sanderstead Dramatic Club, All Saints Church, Sanderstead Reviewed by Camille Harding
Original review can be found at The Croydon Advertiser
Pantos have become synonymous with winter and after months of freezing temperatures, travel disruption and the inevitable January Blues, a good old dose of "it's behind you" and "Oh, no you didn't" was just what was needed to restore a smile to people's faces. Yet the cast and crew of Sanderstead Dramatic Club did more than produce smiles; with all the necessary audience interaction one would expect, slapstick humour for the kids and the occasional double-entendre thrown in for the adults, it was virtually impossible to suppress bouts of giggles.
John Shepherd did a fantastic job as the hilarious Annie, providing both cheesy one- liners and some cheeky innuendos, topped off with Pat Butcher-esque eye makeup and rainbow coloured dresses! Also delivering fine performances were Ian Watson as the Sheriff of Nottingham and David Apps as Guy Gisbourne, and the children (and even some adults) were in their element when they got to shout "Boo", every time they appeared.
Equally impressive were the set design and costumes which were fun, colourful, but most of all professional and it was obvious that a lot of work had gone into producing them. Also deserving a mention were the incredibly cute children in the dance groups provided by Mandy Grace.
Most importantly, this production was a great example of how everyone involved had really pulled together to make it work; the cast were obviously enjoying what they were doing and both parents and children were clearly being entertained. I was just thankful that I wasn't sitting in the front rows when one of the cast squirted a water gun at the audience!





















































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