TREASURE ISLAND
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by Ben Crocker
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Long John Silver may be a dastardly villain, but he’s reckoned without the Ladies of the Smuggler’s Cove Women’s Institute! This is Ben Crockers’s largest cast pantomime and a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish!
Perfect for the entire family, Theatre Now! is bringing this adaptation of the beloved “Treasure Island” to the Evergreen Theatre January 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27th with show times at 7 on the Fridays & Saturdays and matinees on the Sundays. Entrance is by donation, making live theatre affordable for everyone. Directed by veteran Theatre Now! member, Tina Thompson, there are jokes, songs and dancing and hilarity throughout. Following the traditional British Pantomime style, there are women in men’s roles, men in women’s roles, love-crossed lovers, the comedic duo, scary creatures, live music and audience interaction. You will recognise the familiar faces of Ted Durnin as the dame, Mike Bamford as Long John Silver, Tricia Andrews as both members of the comedic duo, Nicole Narbonne as the aging parrot, Radhika Samwald as the president of the Women’s Institute and Al Dickon on piano with a cast made up of local characters from nine to sixty-nine. Be prepared to cheer for the goodies and boo the baddies, and general silliness will ensue. Thanks to the Arts Council for making this possible with their grant in kind. |
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cast
Mrs. Hawkins (Mum) Ted Durnin Al-bino Pirate Al Dicken Jim Hawkins Katie McLean Squire Trelawney Barbara Richards Jenny Trelawney Trilby MacDonald Sam ‘n Willy Tricia Andrews Kittie Zoe Mahar Billy Bones/Double Brother/Bloodheart Tristan Somers Long John Silver Mike Bamford Blood Boiler Brian Liddle Gizzard Slitter Pat Hanson The Fridge Lisa Marie Bhattacharya Double Brother Pirate Thomas White Ankle Biter Howard Durnin Big Willy Oskar Bhattachanya Spotted Dick Ryan McLean Polly Nicole Narbonne Mrs. Henderson Radhika Samwald Mrs. Battersby Marian Kemp Mrs. Carter-Brown Cheryl Walden Mrs. Tubb-Dodd Jackie McClinchey Sarsparilla Tubb-Dodd Danielle Welp-Ellis Doris Normington Marissa Côté Mrs. Nightingale Roberta Pearson Mrs. Parker Shirley MacNeill Ben Gunn Ron Cochrane Skeleton Shainil Jessa Skeleton Ci’Nedra Dube |
crew
Director Tina Thompson Producer Nicole Narbonne Stage Managers Kelly Moore & Tina Thompson Choreographer Tina Thompson Musical Director Al Dicken Props Design & Creation Kelly Moore Stage Hands Ron Cochrane, Paul Wiltse, Lauren Huget, Zoe Mahar Stephanie Miller, Jolaine Wright & Ci’Nedra Dubé Costumes Tricia Andrews Graphic design Nicole Narbonne Set & prop creation Nicole Narbonne, Michelle Scott, Ron Cochrane, Lyla Smith, Max Ferrier, Urs Brunner, Shainil Jessa, Marissa Côté, Ci’Nedra Dubé, Zoe Mahar, Jenn Rae, Wolfgang Steinfort Make Up Teresa Steinfort, Miranda Kelly & Lauren Huget Photography Gary Slootweg Front of house Sharlene Reid, Tracy Gurney, Elsa and Corwyn Carpenter, Kenny Vesterfelt and Mary Johnston. Prompter Sharlene Reid |
Here is your guide to audience participation when you come to our Christmas Pantomime:
1. Be enthusiastic! React to whatever happens. It gives us confidence! 2. Cheer for Robin Hood & boo the evil Sheriff. Really, it's ok. They want you to. 3. Laugh at all our jokes! We’ve worked hard on our comedic timing. 4. Clap after all the songs. It takes a lot of courage to sing on stage! 5. Turn off your cell phone, and boo anyone who doesn’t! 6. Have a wonderful time at the show, and tell your friends to come to the next one! |