The Chimes

Description

The Chimes
by Charles Dickens

After A Christmas Carol, The Chimes is the second of Dickens’ Christmas Books. Set on New Year’s Eve it tells the story of Toby Veck a humble porter who makes a meagre living, waiting for jobs as he sits on the church steps; inspired by the church bells to hope for better times.

This is Dickens at his most uncompromising. Ever the social reformer, he presents stark differences between the hard, the uncaring and the ignorant well-off, with the down-trodden poor who take pleasure in simple comforts and companionship, to live as well as they may. Although this is a dark tale it does conclude with a surprising and uplifting happy ending.

Ultimately it is a tale of the triumph of hope over adversity, and being Dickens, there are ghosts and goblins who are very much part of the story.

Performances

Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th October 2024 at 7:30pm
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Tickets

Tickets

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£12 Standard
£11 Seniors and 18 & under

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Cast

Cast

Toby Veck Bruce Austen
Meg Hayley Hume
Goblin 1 Isla Joliat
Goblin 2 Isla Monahan
Goblin 3 / Lilian 11 Lyra Shephard
Lilian 20 / Neighbour 2 Donna Shephard
Filer / Neighbour 1 Sarah Wright
Tugby Moo Burnett
Will Fern Jim Robinson
Richard Atlas Rowe
Sir Joseph Bowley MP Pete French
Alderman Cute / Gentleman in Black David Ivall
Lady Bowley / Mrs Chickenstalker Nevine Mann

Matilda Jr

Matilda

Description

Matilda Jr

4th – 7th July 2024
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

*** ALL SHOWS NOW SOLD OUT ***

Performances

Thursday 4th July – show starts at 7pm
Friday 5th July – show starts at 7pm
Saturday 6th July – show starts at 2pm
Saturday 6th July – show starts at 7pm
Sunday 7th July – show starts at 2pm (Relaxed performance)
Sunday 7th July – show starts at 5pm

Cast

Cast

  Newts Cast Maggots Cast
Matilda Kerra Brownlee Lyra Shephard
Eric  Caja Hamilton Piran Griffin
Amanda Isla Monahan Ellie Marsh
Bruce Elwood Grose Leo Hatcher-Miller
Hortensia Violet Macindoe Eliza Perkins
Alice Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr Eleni Knights
Tommy Avalyn Dodson Maeve Spear
Lavender River Jarrett-Kerr Mary Collins
Nigel Isla Joliat Lucinda Edwards
Mr Wormwood Luke Dunn Otto Welch
Mrs Wormwood Ruby Goddard & Lavender Leishman Lavender Leishman
Michael Arthur Macindoe Arthur Hill
Mrs Phelps Molly Worley Emily Dangerfield
Escapologist Ella Baker & Jago Cullen Jago Cullen
Acrobat Lucy Padmore Rosie Sells
Miss Honey Molly Royle & Ruby Goddard Zennor Tyndale-Biscoe & Ruby Goddard
Miss Trunchball Isla Dibb Asha Robinson
Rudolpho Joseph Nicholson Joseph Nicholson
Sergei Zia Davies Ruby Ellis-Moyle

Ensemble

(Will play: Russians & Big Kids & Little Kids & Mums & Dads & Cook & Mechanic)

 Amelie Grose, Amelie Pascoe, Bella Kneebone,
Carys Wynne-Jones, Evie Boynton-Quinlon, Fearne Court, Jowan Ward, Juno Butler, Layla Teague, Li Jarrett-Kerr, Lily-Rose Billingham, Lorelei Cartwright-Cox, Myah Peters,
Savanah Wynne-Jones,
Sienna Teague, Summer Stephens and Ula Richards		 Ailla Vivian, Amy Cox, Caitlyn Bennett, Ella-Ivy Conisbee, Emily Newell, Grace Hambly, Isabel Paskin,
Jacob Wearne, Lily Allam, Lily-Rose Billingham, Lowenna Treen, Maeve Spear, Matilda Tamblin, Morwenna Buckley,
Poppy Leishman, Sally Miller and Steffi Wright

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Dr Faustus

Dr Faustus

Description

Dr Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe and Colin Teevan

Welcome to Hell!

Here is Doctor Faustus the scholar who sold his soul to the Devil. In this new adaption the third and fourth acts of Christopher Marlowe’s Elizabethan classic are re-written by Colin Teevan, updating the satire and placing Faustus in a modern world of avarice and celebrity. Faustus isn’t the only one selling his soul, bankers and media moguls all sign on the dotted line.

This new version was performed at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London in April 2016. This production at the MInack will be it’s amateur premiere produced by the same team that brought a vibrant ‘Twelfth Night’ to life in 2022.

Performances

19th – 22nd May 2024
The Minack, Porthcurno, Cornwall, TR19 6JU

Cast

Cast

Dr Faustus Will Husbands
Mephistopheles Jamie Simpson
Wagner Charlotte Padmore
Lucifer Guy Hanson
Good Angel & Lechery Pam Furnish
Evil Angel Tracey Holmes
   
Ensemble  
Choir, Clown, Pope, Duke Simon Bennett
Choir, Clown, Pride, SWAT Team Bronwen Benham
Cornelius, Clown, Wrath, Saxon Bruno, SWAT Team Adam Bowkett
Clown, Sloth, Media Mogul, SWAT Team Henry Bowkett
Valdes, Clown, Banker, Abraham Lincoln Peter French
Choir, Clown, Gluttony, Marilyn Monroe Abi Holmes
Clown, Puppet Book, The President, SWAT Team Leader Lucas Jorey
Choir, Clown, Puppet Book, Covetousness, Minister, SWAT Team Chloe Nichols
Choir, Clown, Duchess Tessa Skola
Choir, Clown, Puppet Book, Envy, Robyn, SWAT Team, Helen Zoe Weale

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Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Description

Mother Goose
by Logan Fox

Join us for a panto adventure with Mother Goose and her precious goose, Priscilla. Written by Logan Fox, this will have you laughing out loud (oh, yes it will!) and singing along.

Performances

25th – 28th January 2024
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Cast

Cast

Mother Goose Jon Groves
Silly Billy Frazier Pocock
Jowan Parker Register
Mayor Simon Bennett
Lamorna Ruby Goddard
Morwenna Maeve Spear
Fairy Phoenix Chris Breach
Fairy Ash (Apprentice) Steffi Wright
Witch Demona Karen Smith
Waldo (Apprentice) Leo Hatcher
Priscilla Moo Burnett
King George David Ivall
Queen Evelyn Sarah Wright
Abra Charlotte Padmore
Kadabra Megan Laval
Anne Teak (Newscaster) Jess Oree
Rich Tea (Co-Host) James Skinner

Chorus:

Spencer Amar
Joseph Nicholson
Luke Dunn
Layla Teague
Sienna Teague
Evie Boynton-Quinion
Piran Griffin
Morwenna Buckley
Lily Richards
Violet Macindoe
Ruby Moyle-Ellis
Elwood Grose
Lizzie Miller
Kiera Peters (and Asst Choreographer)
Myha Peters
Jess Prentice
Vron Spear
Sue Halloran
Peter Kirby

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Review

Extracts from our NODA review:

It is a joy to come and watch a pantomime where a young script writer has been allowed to begin his journey….

Mother Goose’s costumes were numerous changes from green and gold with a green wig, gold and black outfit with touches of Cornish tartan and ginger and orange wig, yellow and red dress with feathers and sequins and red wig and burgundy and gold finale were all well-fitting and looked wonderful. She made a fantastic traditional dame, interacting with all on the stage, pulling every gag out of the script, sang with gusto and her interaction with the audience was fantastic. A brilliant portrayal!

The choreographed moves for this production were carefully considered so that all the members of the cast could perform them. I enjoyed the traditional Les Misérables marching movements during the songs; but I especially enjoyed the beautifully arranged ballet dance, what talent you had within the Gooseland ballet dancers, they all looked as if they were ready to dance on the professional stage….

The diverse and fully inclusive chorus were certainly an integral part of this production. They were fully engaged when on stage and ensured they all followed the storyline….

The Wizard of Oz

Description

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

7th – 9th July 2023
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Director: Samantha Rogers
Musical Director: Jason Lessiter
Producer: Elaine Gummow

Performances

Friday 7th July – show starts at 7pm
Saturday 8th July – show starts at 2:30pm
Saturday 8th July – show starts at 7pm
Sunday 9th July – show starts at 2:30pm (Relaxed performance)

Cast

Cast

Aunt Em Kiera Peters
Uncle Henry  Luke Dunn
Dorothy Ruby Goddard
Hunk/Scarecrow Logan Fox
Hickory/Tinman Megan Laval
Zeke/Cowardly Lion Ashar Robinson
Farmhands Joseph Nicholson, Myah Robson, Poppy Leishman, Rosie Sells, Xane Knights
Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch Bethan Robinson
Professor Marvel/Wizard Spencer Amar
Toto Arthur Hill
Glinda Millie Padmore
Mayor Roby Moyle-Ellis
Barrister Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr
Coroner Lucy Padmore
Munchkins Archie Lewis, Arthur Macindoe, Eleni Knights, Ella-Ivy Conisbee, Ellie Goodman, Emma Williams, Emily Newell, Evie Williams, Joni Hilton-Meadows, Lucy Williams, Morwenna Buckley, Myah Peters, Myah Robson, Poppy Leishman, Rosie Sells, Sally Miller, Violet Macindoe
Crows Archie Lewis, Ellie Goodman, Joni Hilton-Meadows, Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr
Apple Trees Lavender Leishman, Molly Worley, Steffi Wright
Doorman Joseph Nicholson
Ozians Ellie Goodman, Emily Newell, Joni Hilton-Meadows, Joseph Nicholson, Kiera Peters, Lavender Leishman, Lucy Padmore, Lucy Williams, Luke Dunn, Millie Padmore, Molly Worley, Myah Robson Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr, Rosie Sells, Poppy Leishman, Spender Amar, Steffi Wright, Xane Knights
Guard Xane Knights
Nikko Myah Peters
Winged Monkeys Archie Lewis, Arthur Macindoe, Eleni Knights, Ella-Ivy Conisbee, Emma Williams, Evie Williams, Lucy Williams, Morwenna Buckley, Ruby Ellis-Moyle, Sally Miller, Violet Macindoe
Winkie Guard Leader Molly Worley
Winkie Guards Joseph Nicolson, Lavender Leishman, Luke Dunn, Steffi Wright, Xane Knights

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Sword In The Stone

Sword in the Stone

Description

Sword in the Stone

26th – 29th January 2023
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Performances

Thursday 26th January – show starts at 7:30pm
Friday 27th January – show starts at 7:30pm
Saturday 28th January – show starts at 2:30pm
Saturday 28th January – show starts at 7:30pm
Sunday 29th January – show starts at 2:30pm

Cast

Cast

Art/Arthur Asha Robinson
Gwyn/Gwynevere  Megan Laval 
Lancelot   Bethan Robinson
Gawain Lavender Leishman
Galahad Luke Dunn
Percival Lucy Padmore
Kevin Arthur Hill
Flora Millie Padmore
Lady of the Cake Jon Groves
Merlin David Ivall
Morgana Charlotte Padmore
Groblyn Chris Breach
Boglin Miriam Loosemore
Archimedes Simon Bennett
Sir Bedivere John Frankland
Herald Mark Breach
Chorus  
Peasant/Kid Steffi Wright
Peasant/Kid Sally Miller
Peasant/Professor/Goblin Vron Spear
Peasant/Professor/Goblin Lynne Fieldhouse
Peasant/Goblin/Derek Jesse Prentice
Peasant/Kid/Lawyer Ruby Moyle-Ellis
Peasant/Professor/Weird Sister Sarah Wright
Bertie/Kid/Peasant Emma Williams
Cyril/Kid/Peasant Myah Robson
Horatio/Goblin/Peasant Joseph Nicholson
Damsel/Kid/Peasant Kiera Peters
Laurence/Kid/Peasant Maeve Spear
Cedric/Kid Rowan Bennett

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Oedipus At Colonus

Oedipus at Colonus

Description

Oedipus The King

6th – 8th October 2022
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

This play was written for performance in Athens in 400 BC, and was set about nine hundred years earlier. Is it drama, is it history, is it myth? This was Sophocles most personal play, being set in his home village and dealing with the death of a flawed hero, written in the year before his own death. We are tackling this production in a semi-traditional manner, with a cast of eighteen, ranging in age from twelve to our loyal octogenarians. They are enjoying the challenge of tackling a production in unfamiliar style; it may be a very old play but it is new to them and will be new to you, our audience.

Performances

Thursday 6th October at 7:30pm
Thursday 7th October at 7:30pm
Thursday 8th October at 7:30pm

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets will be available soon…

£12 Standard
£10 Seniors and 16 & under

Box office 03454 500296

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Cast

Cast

TBA…

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Alice in Wonderland Jr

Alice in Wonderland Jr

Description

Alice in Wonderland Jr

22nd – 24th July 2022
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures.  Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale.

The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit.  Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!

Performances

Friday 22nd July – show starts at 7:00pm
Saturday 23rd July – show starts at 2:00pm
Saturday 23rd July – show starts at 7:00pm
Sunday 24th July – show starts at 2:00pm

Tickets

Tickets

£8 Standard
£6 Seniors and 16 & under

Box office 03454 500296

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Cast

Cast

Mathilda  Olive Hilton-Meadows 
Grey Alice  Millie Padmore 
Medium Alice    Harriet Negus
Tall Alice  Jasmine Lennard 
Small Alice Ellie Goodman
Cheshire Cats Poppy Leishman, Lucy Padmore, Maeve Spear
White Rabbit Logan Martin
Wonderland Characters Alice Hamilton, Edie Whitfield, Hannah Goodman, Joni Hilton-Meadows, Rosie Sells, Talitha Jarrett-Kerr
Doorknob Asha Robinson
Dodo Bird Luke Dunn
Tweedle Dee Ruby Goodard
Tweedle Dum Molly Worley
Petunia Steffi Wright
Rose Grace Macindoe
Daisy Seren Anthony
Violet Kiera Peters
Lily Millie Padmore
Little Flowers Chloe-Rose Proud, Chloe Cox, Eliza Perkins,Poppy Hayden
Sea Creatures Archie Lewis, Chloe-Rose Proud, Eliza Perkins, Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr, Poppy Hayden, Sally Miller, Sennen Bishop, Skyla-Mae Jolly
Caterpiller Megan Laval
Caterpiller’s Body Archie Lewis, Ophelia Jarrett-Kerr,  Sally Miller
Mad Hatter Lavender Leishman
March Hare Asha Robinson
Dormouse Sally Miller
Little Wonderlanders Archie Lewis, Chloe-Rose Proud, Eliza Perkins, Poppy Hayden
Royal Cardsmen Alice Hamilton, Millie Padmore, Rosie Sells, Talitha Jarret-Kerr
Cardsmen Hannah Goodman, Ophelia Jarret-Kerr, Sennen Bishop, Skyla-Mae Jolly
King of Hearts Chloe Cox
Queen of Hearts Bethan Robinson    

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Twelfth Night

Description

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

23rd – 26th May 2022
The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, TR19 6JU

Following our Group’s successful debut at the Minack in April 2018, we return with one of Shakespeare’s best known romantic comedies, to be directed by John Frankland.

Show times:

Monday 23rd May at 7:30pm
Tuesday 24th May at 2:30pm and at 7:30pm
Wednesday 25th May at 7:30pm
Thursday 26th May at 2:30pm and at 7:30pm

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased directly from The Minack.

Prices start at £10.

Cast

Cast

Duke Orsino  Will Husbands
Curio David Ivall
Valentine  Simon Bennett 
Orsino’s World  Hannah Bunker, Bethany Sheppard
Viola/Cesario Anna Ray
Sea Captain Jon Groves
Sebastian Lily Burton (understudy Bethany Sheppard)
Antonio Hayley Hume (understudy Hannah Bunker) 
Countess Olivia  Charlie Springthorpe and Lucie Dowling (understudy each other)
 Maria Gemma Wright (understudy Kate Bardon) 
Sir Toby Belch Guy Hanson (understudy Chris Breach)
Sir Andrew Aguecheek Louise Fulwill (understudy Caroline Eshghi)
Malvolio Nick Vale and Zoe Vale (understudy Simon Bennett)
Fabian Kate Barden (understudy Jon Groves)
Feste Adam Bowkett (understudy Rosa Hamilton) 
Olivia’s World Rosa Hamilton, Caroline Eshghi, Chris Breach,Libby Herrick, Charlotte Padmore, Macushla Cannell
Musicians Caroline Barnett, Helen Gibson, Karen Pirie

Crew & Production
Musical Director & Composer Ben Sutcliffe
Assistant Musical Director Zaid 
Stage Manager  Mark Breach 
Assistant Stage Managers  Bethany Sheppard, Effie French 
Costume Veronica Spear
Props Pam Furnish
Lighting Tracey Holmes
Sound Samuel Beckett
Publicity Pam Furnish, John Frankland
Social Media Pam Furnish (Facebook), Zoe Vale (Twitter), Lily Burton (Instagram), Mike Padmore 
Digital Programme Effie French, Pam Furnish, John Frankland 
Movement Director Oriel Bennett, Tori Cannell (at Minack) 
Assistant Directors Charlie Springthorpe, Zoe Vale 
Director John Frankland
Producer Pam Furnish

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A Lad In…

Description

A Lad In… by Joy Bassett

27th – 30th January 2022
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

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This pantomime, written by a member of our Group and directed by Pam Furnish, is set in Cornwall and in the Orient, and will be an original and comical retelling of the Aladdin story.   With song and dance, colourful sets and costumes, and large cast of all ages, it will be an entertainment for the whole family.

Show times:

Thursday 27th Jan at 7:30pm
Friday 28th Jan at 7:30pm
Saturday 29th Jan at 2:30pm and at 7:30pm
Sunday 30th Jan at 2:30pm

Tickets

Tickets

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Box office 01872 862063

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Cast

Cast

 Cast list
  
 ROSS/ALADDIN   Abi Holmes
 DEMELZA/PRINCESS BLOSSOM   Megan Laval
 DENZIL/WISHY-WASHY   Millie Padmore
 LILY/TIGER-LILY  Bethan Robinson
 ROBIN EWE/DAN D  David Ivall
 MAYOR/SULTAN  Colin Groom
 LADY CURRANT/SULTANA  Sally-Ann Gretton
 WIDOW TRELAWNEY/TWANKEY  Tracey Holmes
 WI SECRETARY/LADY CHAMELEON  Laura Keverne
 CORNISH KNOCKER/GENIE of the LAMP  Chris Breach
 GENIE of the RING  Rueben Lewis
 GUARD 1  Charlotte Padmore
 GUARD 2  Asha Robinson
 PANDA 1 (GuGu)  Esther O’Bearagh
 PANDA 2 (ChiChi)  Moo Burnett
 BABY PANDAS x 3  Finley Knight, Lucy Padmore, Luke Dunn
 DANCE LEADER  Grace Gurr
 CHORUS  Vron Spear, Sara Wright, Chris Breach, Mark Breach, Harrison, Rosie Etherington, Matlida Hains, Maeve Spear

 

Pop Goes the Patient / Two Point OH

Pop Goes the Patient - Two Point OH

Description

CDDG, as part of its extended Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations, presents two one act plays: POP GOES THE PATIENT and TWO POINT OH

7th – 9th October 2021
The Perrranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Pop Goes the Patient was the Group’s first ever production in 1970.  It has now been adapted by director John Frankland and will be staged as a radio drama (with audience participation).

Two Point OH, by Jeff Dunne of Maryland, USA, was the winner of our One Act Play Writing Competition last year.  A story of when technology goes wrong, it will be directed by Nick Vale.

These two plays represent CDDG’s ethos:  proud of our successful history, but always looking to the future.

 

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The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

Description

The Sleeping Beauty – By David Ivall

January 2020
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

The Group’s pantomime for its Fiftieth Anniversary Year is The Sleeping Beauty, written and directed by David Ivall, with songs by David Ivall and Peter Smith. It blends the stories of the beautiful enchanted Princess with those of Red Ridinghood and Jack and the Beanstalk (not to forget Daisy the Cow). We can be fairly certain that, despite the machinations of the Wicked Fairy, the Princess will be awoken by the kiss of a handsome Prince, but who will she actually marry?

With fifteen adults and twenty three children, this is our largest cast pantomime for some years. Add in colourful costumes, ingenious sets, original songs, comedy, dancing, and a talking goose, and you have fun for all the family!

Book your tickets now here.

Tickets

Tickets

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Cast

Cast

Jack – Megan Johns
Princess May – Abi Holmes
Red Ridinghood – Bethan Robinson
Prince Cyprian – Megan Laval
King Faraway – Colin Groom
Melisend the Good Fairy – Charlotte Padmore
Mafalda the Wicked Fairy – Chris Breach
Big Bad Wolf – Mark Breach
Dame Durden – Sally-Anne Gretton
Granny – Ann Lejeune
Royal Chamberlain – Malcolm Grimsley
Assistant Chamberlain – Jasmine Lennard
Chief Guard – Grace Macindoe
Guard Chris – Grace Gurr
Guard Ash – Roby Goddard
Guard Sam – Klara Boehm
Guard Alf – Oliver Lawrence
Guard Bart – Luka Boehm
Griselda, henchwoman – Hannah Moorfield
Royal Cook – Sarah Wright
Cora, young villager – Olive Hilton-Meadows
Flora, young villager – Sophie Woodrow
Mrs Thomas, villager – Vron Spear
Mrs Richards, villager – Wendy Poole
Mrs Henry, villager – Anne Grimsley
King’s Page – Lavender Leishman
Royal Choir Mistress – Esther O’Bearagh
Royal Attendant Rose – Millie Padmore
Royal Attendant Marigold – Poppy Leishman
Royal Attendant Violet – Asha Robinson
Small Servant – Lily Broughton Rowe
Smaller Servant – Alice Hamilton
Slightly Bigger Servant – Steffi Wright
Hedgehog – Hannah Goodman
Rabbit – Vera Leuzzi
Mouse – Ellie Goodman
Voice of the Goose – Moo Burnett
Voice of the Giant and Daisy the Cow – Mike Stanger

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And Then There Were None

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Description

Agatha Christie’s

And Then There Were None

1st to 5th October 2019
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

From the pen of Agatha Christie comes an intriguing murder mystery And Then There Were None.

Performances will take place from 1st to the 5th October 2019

Tickets

Tickets

The box office is now closed for this production.

Cast

Rogers – Alex Ould
Mrs Rogers – Samantha Kinney
Narracott – Nick Templer
Vera – Sophie Quick
Lombard – Jay Giblin
Marston – Jack Irving
Blore – Joe Quick
Mackenzie – Colin Groom
Emily – Gemma Wright
Wargrave – David Faulkner
Armstrong – Simon Bennett

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The Little Mermaid Jr

The Little Mermaid

Description

The Little Mermaid Jr

31st May – 2nd June 2019
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Music by Alan Menkin
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater

Out on the open sea, Prince Eric’s ship is caught in big storm and hit by lightening, sending the Prince overboard. Prince Eric is rescued and taken to shore by a mermaid called Ariel.

Ariel falls in love with the handsome Prince and makes a deal with the sea witch, Ursula, to exchange her beautiful voice for human legs. However, Prince Eric must kiss Ariel within three days or she will turn back into a mermaid  and become Ursula’s slave forever.

Performances

Friday 31st May – show starts at 7:00pm
Saturday 1st June – show starts at 2:00pm
Saturday 1st June – show starts at 7:00pm
Sunday 2nd June – show starts at 2:00pm

Tickets

Tickets

£7 Standard
£5 Seniors and 16 & under

Box office 03454 500296

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Cast

Cast

In order of appearance…

Sea Chorus Alice Hamilton, Lily Boughton, Lucy Padmore and Poppy Morris
Pilot Poppy Leishman
Sailors Keziah Lewis, Molly Worley, Reuben Lewis and Ruby Goddard
Prince Eric Grace Gurr
Grimsby Megan Johns
Seahorse Oliver Lawrence
King Triton Joe Lessiter
Sebastian Logan Martin
Mersisters Hayley-Jane Wright, Jasmine Lennard, Julia Grzywna, Millie Padmore, Olive Hilton-Meadows and Sophie Woodrow
Flotsam & Jetsam Ruby and Keziah
Ariel Bethan Robinson
Flounder Talitha Jarret-Kerr
Scuttle Asha Robinson
Gulls Hannah Goodman, Molly, Oliver, Reuben and Poppy L
Ursula Grace Benney
Tentacles Alice, Lily, Lucy, and Poppy M
Sea Creatures Alice, Amy Barker, Hannah, Joe, Lily, Lucy, Oliver and Poppy M
Carlotta Molly
Chef Louis Reuben
Chefs Alice, Hannah, Hayley-Jane, Jasmine, Julia, Lily, Lucy, Millie, Olive, Oliver, Poppy L, Poppy M and Sophie
Lagoon Animals Alice, Hannah, Lily, Lucy, Oliver, Poppy L, Poppy M and Reuben
Princesses Hayley-Jane, Jasmine, Julia, Millie, Olive and Sophie

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Toot ‘n’ Come In

Toot-n-Come In

Description

Toot ‘n’ Come In – By Joyce Bassett

Toot n Come In
Toot n Come In

24-27 January 2019
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

It’s panto time! School’s out for summer and the kids are off on a magical adventure.

Carnon Downs Drama Group is proud to present Joyce Bassett’s family pantomime, Toot ‘n’ Come In, an exciting adventure around the bazaars and temples of ancient Egypt.

Evening performances start at 7:30pm and matinees at 2pm.

Tickets

Tickets

£8 Standard
£6 Seniors and 16 & under

Box office 03454 500296

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Cast

Cast

Miss Inge Bitte – Charlotte Padmore
Georgina – Lauren Northcote
Anna Bel – Abi Holmes
Charlie – Moo Burnett
Dick – Malcolm Grimsley
Sheldon – Ruby Goddard
Riddles – Millie Padmore
Artemis II – Nora De Cominges
Mr Ivor Badtemper – David Ivall
Mrs Mostofit – Linda Barker
Rattle – Miriam Loosemore
Roll – Chris Breach
Sheik Aleg – Colin Groom
Potiphar – Ann Lejeune
Pharaoh P – Mark Breach
Artemis I/Artie Facts – Martin Brett
Renee – Esther O’Bearagh
Princess Philly – Olive Hilton-Meadows
Jasmine – Mia Bossey
Pharaoh’s Aide – Grace MacIndoe
Pharaoh’s Servant – Jasmine Lennard
Ensemble – Lucy Padmore, Vron Spear, Ann Grimsley, Violet Blackburn, Hazel Blackburn, Klara Boehm, Luka Boehm

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What the Butler Saw

What the butler saw

Description

What the Butler Saw – By Joe Orton

4-6 October 2018
The Perranwell Centre, Cornwall, TR3 7JU

Carnon Downs Drama Group is proud to present Joe Orton’s farce, set in a psychiatrist’s office where it is hard to find any sanity.

Book your tickets now here.

Tickets

Tickets

£10

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Cast

Cast

Dr Prentice – Mark Breach
Geraldine Barclay – Stephanie Randlesome
Mrs Prentice – Ali Mason
Nicholas Beckett – Jack Irving
Dr Rance – Simon Oliver
Sergeant Match – Joe Quick

Crew

Director – John Frankland
Box Office – Mark & Chris Breach
Set Design – Mike Meer
Set Construction – Simon Oliver, Mark Breach, Colin Groom
Scenery Painters – Tracey Holmes, Pam Furnish
Front of House – Joyce Bassett & CDDG Friends
Lighting Design – Max Wingate
Lighting & Sound – Kellan Frankland
Makeup – Zoe Vale
Props – Pam Furnish & Cast
Programme – Pam Furnish
Publicity – John Frankland, Stephanie Randlesome
Photographs – Alison Randlesome, Elaine Gummow, Pam Furnish
Stage Management – Zoe & Nick Vale
Wardrobe – Vron Spear, Dot Hallam
Signed Interpreter – Patricia Joliat

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Punch and Judy

Punch and Judy

Description

Punch & Judy

Punch and Judy
Punch and Judy

18 August 2018
Trebah Gardens, TR11 5JZ

He’s a rogue, he’s a rover, he’s selfish, he’s a bad’un, but don’t we just love him. Judy’s his wife and ain’t she gorgeous (but you might think she’s one of the Borgias). With his nose and his chin and his great big cudgel, he’ll knock you down flat, now ain’t that delightful. Scaramouche, Toby, Hangman and Constable, haven’t a hope when Punch gets at ‘em.

Carnon Downs Drama brings you the real thing, a live performance of murder and mayhem. It’s just the show, you must bring the kids to, appallingly funny and dreadfully frightful.

Performance included in cost of garden entry ticket or free for Trebah Members.

Show times: 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm

Suitable for all ages.

Henry IV Part 1

Description

Henry IV Part 1 – By William Shakespeare

19-21 April 2018
Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall

With Richard II’s death weighing heavy on his conscience, King Henry IV wants to make a crusade to the Holy Land to pay penance; however, the stirrings of rebellion force his gaze to civil matters.

As Harry ‘Hostpur’ Percy conspires with Wales and Scotland, the King’s own Harry is drinking his way through taverns and keeping less than savoury company in the form of Sir John Falstaff.

Carnon Downs Drama Group is proud to present Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I at the Minack Theatre this year.

Book your tickets now here.

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets are available directly from the Minack Theatre.

Book online: https://www.minack.com/event/henry2018/

Box Office: 01736 810181

Cast

Cast

King Henry IV – Guy Hanson
Prince Henry (Hal) – Nick Vale
Prince John – Jack Irving
Earl of Westmorland – Peter French
Sir Walter Blunt – Rose Bradley
Sir John Falstaff – Tabitha Lammas
Poins – Robert Dean
Peto/Chamberlain – Alex Wood
Bardolph – Colin Groom
Earl of Northumberland/Gadshill – Miriam Loosemore
Earl of Worcester – Simon Oliver
Hotspur – William Randlesome
Lord Edmund Mortimer – Tadhg Cullen
Owen Glendower – Mark Breach
Earl of Douglas – Stephanie Randlesome
Sir Richard Vernon – David Ivall
Archbishop of York/Sheriff – Martin Brett
Sir Michael/Second Traveller – Janice Smith
Lady Percy – Megan Tremethick
Lady Mortimer – Megan Strachan
First Carrier – Charlotte Padmore
Ostler/Messenger – Lauren Northcote
Hostess Quickly/Second Carrier – Chris Breach
First Traveller – Pam Furnish
Francis/Servant to Hotspur – Abi Holmes
Vintner – Jackie Hovell
Messenger – Effie French
Lords, Soldiers and other Attendants played by the company

Crew

Director – John Frankland
Assistant Director – Zoe Vale
Set Design – Michael Meer
Poster Design – Effie French
Composer – Russell Pascoe
Movement Director – Oriel Bennet
Fight Rehearsal – Will Richards
Set Construction – Peter French, Simon Oliver and company
Stage Manager – Tracey Holmes
Assistant Stage Manager – Pam Furnish
Costume – Vron Spear
Props – Joyce Bassett
Assistant Lighting and Sound – Paul Barker

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Robin Hood

Robin Hood - The Panto

Description

Robin Hood – The Panto By David Crump

25-27 January 2018
The Perranwell Centre

Wanted – All ye children, peasants, lords and ladies to come and see Robin Hood – The Panto.

Book your tickets now here.

Tickets

Tickets

£7 (£5 – Concession 60+ or under 16s)

Online (No booking fee):


Book now

Box Office 03454 500296

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Amy’s View

Amy’s View

By David Hare

5-7 October 2017

Everyone has a different view. Amy’s view is that love conquers all.

In 1979 Amy visits her mother, the West End actress Esme Allen, with a big favour to ask and a brash new boyfriend in tow. When the pair meet, Amy will find the views she holds so dear are painfully tested as she has to decide what’s worth fighting for. What none of them can know is that the events of that day will set in motion a chain reaction which will dramatically change their lives forever.

Spanning a period of sixteen years, Amy’s View is a play about women, family, love and loss, set in an England corroded by the political forces of the 1980s.

Written by acclaimed playwright David Hare, Amy’s View was first performed in 1998 at the National Theatre before transferring to the West End and Broadway.