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Patience 2006

February 2006, Central Hall

Photos by Chris Armstrong

Director's note

A huge welcome to all who have braved the quagmire of campus to see our show in the rocket ship that is Central Hall! Directing this production has been extremely stressful, manic and complex. Our lives have become filled with aesthetic poetry and we have been driven insane by the catchy motifs that permeate the music.

However, it has been more than worth the effort, and hopefully you will enjoy the random and predictable joy that Gilbert and Sullivan brings. Although we are the only non-auditioning society on campus, the cast are exceptionally talented and have worked non-stop to produce this feast of the arts for your delectation. Due to the immense simplicity of the plot, it matters not whether you are an avid Gilbert and Sullivan fan or a mere passer-by who was drawn in by the warmth of the hall in these dreary days. Out humble aim is merely to entertain you with soaring singing, nimble dancing and extravagent acting.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy.....
Trees and flowers,
Frankie, Leah, Matt and Pete.

A word from the Chair

It seems like only yesterday that we voted to stage Patience at our AGM last year. Now here we are, 12 months later with, I hope you agree, a fun, colourful and lively production of (in my opinion) Gilbert and Sullivan's finest collaboration. In the interim we have staged a very successful medley of Broadway classics, Another Openin', Another Show, in the summer, performed in various concerts in North Yorkshire, and had a rather jolly good time!

Chairing a society like Gilbert and Sullivan can be a stressful occupation, so I am eternally indebted to my fantastic committee who have always done what needs doing (eventually...) and without whom we would not have a show! Finally, nothing you see on stage would be possible without the genius artistic talents of our directors; Frankie, Leah, Matthew and Peter, all of whom have been utterly professional and a joy to work with.

Enjoy the show!

J Mark Pim

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Details

Production Team

Directors:
Leah Duffield
Frankie Thomas
Musical Director:
Matthew Collins
Technical Director:
Peter Harbottle
Assistant Musical Director
Robbie Berryman

Cast

Patience
Laura McCrea
Reginald Bunthorne
Andrew Lawson
Archibald Grosvenor
Alan Stewart
Colonel Calverley
J Mark Pim
The Duke of Dunstable
Chris Charlton
Major Murgatroyd
Michael Slater
Lady Jane
Fiona Constantine
Lady Angela
Lauren Mathews
Lady Saphir
Sarah Clarke
Lady Ella
Aly Challoner
Mr Bunthorne's Solicitor
James E Butterworth

Chorus

  • Maidens
    • Sarah Case
    • Emma Charnley
    • Lois Cross
    • Clare Greener
    • Lindsey Jones
    • Karrie Liu
    • Margarita Lopez
    • Helen Roberts
  • Dragoons
    • James Armstrong
    • Matthew Ferguson
    • James Knowles
    • Nick Lay
    • Matthew Lucass
    • Thomas Newby
    • Stuart Roberts
    • Bill Ruddock

Crew

Technical Director / Sound
Peter Harbottle
Stage Manager
Chris Armstrong
Assistant Stage Manager
Anna Taylor
Lighting Manager
Steven Day
Follow spot operators
Daisy Davies
Brett Wakley
Production Manager
Andy Vick
Front of House Manager
Siobhan Barrass
Stage Crew
Ian Dempsey
Stage Consultant
Max Weitzmann
Set
Frankie Thomas
Peter Harbottle
Leah Duffield
Carol Backhouse
Matt Ferguson
Nick Lay
James Knowles
Thomas Newby
Stuart Roberts
Bill Ruddock
Costumes
Leah Duffield
Frankie Thomas
Aly Challoner
Lauren Mathews
Laura McCrea
Helen Roberts

Orchestra

Violin
Michell Garner
Harry Lund
Oliver Platt
Jen Wolfson
Viola
Jules Mock
Cello
Emily Kozien
Christine Lees
Rebecca Scourse
Flute
David Hiley
Jenny Shields
Oboe
Esther Danks
Clarinet
Penelope Wilson
Jennifer Paley
Bassoon
Richard Byrne-Smith
French Horn
Gavin Whitworth
Trumpet
Robbie Berryman
Tom Keene
Trombone
Daryl Rayner
Percussion
Philip McPhee

Acknowledgements

Thanks to everyone for coming and supporting the University of York Gilbert and Sullivan Society. We couldn't have put on this production without the valuable support of those listed below so a huge thank you to them; it would be impossible without you!

  • Mr T J Boyes of Boyes
  • Mr and Mrs Duffield
  • Glynn Fieldhouse
  • Mike Harris of Manchester Universities Gilbert and Sullivan Society for the loan of the Orchestral Music.
  • Reprotech
  • The Willow Restaurant
  • Ollie Nash
  • Jill Stead
  • Central Hall Porters
  • Derwent Porters
  • Goodricke Porters
  • Langwith Porters
  • Central Reservations and all at Room Bookings
  • SU Finance Office