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Colchester Operatic Society present this energetic and fun show that will have your feet tapping, and your heart singing.
With music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray.
In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, auditions for a spot on Local Television’s “Corny Collins Show” and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion! Tracy uses her new found fame and status as a teen sensation to fight for equality and bring racial integration to the show. Will she succeed and finally get the boy of her dreams?
This production of Hairspray is directed by David Rutter, a member of Colchester Operatic Society who has performed and directed shows both with COS and his own theatre company locally. He is joined by Geoff Osborne as musical director, a well know music teacher and musical director across the region, and Debbie Marks as choreographer, an experienced dancer who runs her own theatre academy.
This show never stops and you are sure to be entertained by the fabulous cast of this award winning amateur dramatic society.
The show runs from 24th Jan – 3rd Feb 2018
At The Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Evening performances start at 7.30pm, with Saturday Matinees at 2.30pm
NB: MATINEES NEARLY SOLD OUT (NOV 2017)
(No performances on Sunday 28th)
Ticket prices range between £15 and £21.25 and are available from the theatre….
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT
Telephone: 01206 573948
E-mail: boxoffice@mercurytheatre.co.uk
Little Shop Of Horrors
Gazette Review by Neil D’arcy Jones
“It may be a little shop but once again CO2 are big on talent!”
NODA Review by Ann Platten
Director/Choreographer: Leanne Fincham
Musical Director: Emma Nash
Performed by Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition (CO2) at The Mercury Theatre on 12th October 2017
From start to finish I loved this show. It had everything good about it and left the audience amazed at the content pace and sheer enjoyment from 40 young people all singing and acting their sock’s off on the Mercury stage. The enthusiasm shone through from each and every one.
Starting with Will Mugford as Seymour who raised his character from a meek florist’s assistant to the confident guy able to pursue his love for Audrey. It was a perfect part for Will and a great credit to add to the many other roles he has already played with the society and matched so well in the part of Audrey by Emily Lane, who had a sweet gentle character and sung so well. It was a well- played duo.
The OTT character of Orin the Dentist played by Lewis Tebbitt brought the house down. Lewis’ timing was terrific and he made this sadistic Dentist very real and quite scary, as well as being hugely amusing. The audience really appreciated the fun he brought to this character.
Mushnik, Seymour’s boss, was great also, played by Alex Terry who for a young guy gave a good account of an older man. The duet “Mushnik & Son” was so well played and timed. A hoot!!
The Ronnettes played by Jasmine Triadi, Kassia Wall, Lorna Perrin, Shalom Asemota, Sophie Knights and Sophie Ramsey all fitted so well together and their close knit harmonies all through the show were spot on. Terrific performances from you all! Well done!
Dominic Simpson as Audrey 11 the Voice in his first show with the company was an important character, and his diction was so clear and good, and matched with Adam Spector as Audrey 11, the Mover, what a terrific job Adam did in a very small space with the Monster that was the Plant.
The singing from the whole company all round was outstanding and the production just kept on giving from this talented young group. Super costumes, set, lighting and sound all played such a big part in the success of this show.
This was Leanne’s first show as overall Director and Choreographer and I thought it was first class. Leanne has worked in so many different aspects with Colchester Operatic over many years and been such an asset in everything she has done, so I was thrilled to see her at the helm and with a super team working alongside her made it one of the best CO2 shows I have ever seen.
Emma Nash as Musical Director and also lead keyboard really got the most out of all the cast in their singing, and the blend of harmonies was top class. Working with a talented band the sounds were really up there in tempo’s, sound, and blend. As Craig Revell- Horwood would say A-MAZ-ING.
So to sum up I think you get the message I really loved this production. Thank you to Front of House and everyone for their hospitality which I always receive and appreciate. Don McKay Noda Councillor for the East Area attended the show with me, along with my assistant Hazel Hole. Both asked me to thank you for an excellent evening’s entertainment. Worthy of all the praise I hope you received from delighted audiences.
Hairspray Cast list is announced
Cast List
NB: All parts cast are subject to attendance at rehearsals and each successful cast member coming up to the required standards.
Motormouth Chi Chi Armstrong
Little Inez Chantelle Onwardi
Tracy Sophie Knights
Penny Leanne Field
Amber Sophie Holland
Velma Lisa Pordham
Edna Olly Medlicott
Wilbur Jonathan Davis
Link Thomas Pleasant
Corny Sam Pilkington
Seaweed Will Mugford
Mr. Spritzer Nathan Crame
Mr. Pinky & Guard Steve Woodward
Gym Teacher Fiona Bocking
Prudy Joanne Davis
Matron Debbie Drew
Dynamites:
Stefanie Clayton-Wyatt
Katie Leech
Sarah White
Shelley Gwyn-Jones
Carla Travers
Natasha Palmer
Council Members:
Dee Dee Rivers – Tammy
Laura Wyatt – Lou Ann
Alanah Penwill – Brenda/Beatnik Chick
Olivia Ramsay
Motormouth/Special Ed Kids:
Jasmine Triadi – Gilly
Alice Molnar – Stooie
Joe Fusi – Thad
Jon-Henri Norton – Duane
Gabriella Fusi – Winnie
Council Boys:
IQ – To Be Cast
Sketch – To Be Cast
Fender – To Be Cast
Brad – To Be Cast
Ensemble:
Mabel Hall
Emily Mear
Shannon Hannah
Claudia Haswell
Helen McCraw
Barbara Ryan
Valentine Cavanagh-White
Jade Tournay-Godfrey
Maeve Borges
Sarah Young
Shauna Murray
Sarah Miles
Ethan Hamilton
Suki Fusi
Celia Greaves
Becky Briggs
Josephine Carter
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
I would like to thank all those that audition for this production and those that gave their time and effort to facilitate the smooth running etc.
We could have included many more people in the cast but numbers were limited and the audition panel had the unenviable task of trying to choose a balanced and complementary company for this production.
I fully understand that many people will be disappointed this time but please do not give up trying and should anyone drop out during the first few weeks of rehearsal we will of course contact some of the people that were initially unsuccessful. Please also remember that for nearly every person on the stage there is a person back stage who are crucial in getting the show up to performance standard and running the production. If any of you feel you would like to be involved then please let us know and you will be very welcome to give a hand. You are all members of Colchester Operatic Society and that membership isn’t all about performing on the stage.
Thank you once again to everyone involved today with a special thanks due to Colin & Liz Thorne who spent two days compiling and arranging the audition running order so that the day could go as smoothly as possible.
Tickets are now on sale at the Mercury Theatre Box Office and at time of writing, we have already sold 15% of the run.
Now the hard work begins!
Mark Fincham
Chairman & Business Manager
Colchester Operatic Society
Hairspray Vocal and Dance Workshop
If you can’t make this and still want to be involved in our upcoming production of Hairspray, then come along to our Pre-audition rehearsals.
Pre-audition rehearsals will be Mon 21st, Thurs 24th, Mon 28th and Thurs 31st August 7.30-10pm at Prettygate Junior school. You will need to attend these rehearsals to learn the pieces for audition, which will include a dance routine for the chorus.
Auditions will only be held on Sunday September 3rd 2017 at Prettygate Junior school 10am. There is no alternative audition date but a video audition may be submitted to be considered alongside the auditions on the day. For further information please contact us.
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