La Belle Hélène |
Autumn 1964 |
The Society put on a new version of La Belle Hélène in Autumn 1964, adapted from the original by Meilhac and Halevy with music by Jacques Offenbach by Phil Park (new book and lyrics) and Ronald Hanmer (adapted music).
CAST
Helen, Queen of Sparta
Nesta, her attendant Leona ) Cressida ) Young Ladies of Sparta Paris, Prince of Troy Menelaus, King of Sparta Calchas, Chief Augur Philocomus, his attendant Agamemnon, King of Argos Ajax, King of Salamis Achilles, King of the Myrmidons Orestes, Son of Agamemnon Juno ) Minerva ) Beautiful Goddesses Venus ) Mercury, Messenger of the Gods, and Paris |
Elizabeth Dyall
Thora Sherman Jennifer Puddefoot Sally Leech Brian Pearce Leonard Manly Keith Browne Cyril Pilcher Vernon Rayner John Williams Alex Buchanan Peter Butcher Beth Maxwell Thora Sherman Pauline Gibbs Robin Desbois |
Chorus
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Pauline Gibbs
Jo Hammond Jennifer Harris Diana Hopwood Jean Hubbard Barbara Kendall Gillian Kendall Christine Murphy Margaret Pearce Maud Venn Robin Desbois Grant Graves Peter Graves Richard Hempstead Trevor Kennea David Leech Wyn Morgan John White |
CREW
Producer
Musical Director and Conductor Wardrobe Ladies' Costumes Silks for the Ladies' Costumes Gentlemen's Attire Make-up |
Winifred Spruce
Margery Graves Under the direction of Winifred Spruce By Ladies of the Society Kindly presented by Frank Werth, Esq Charles H. Fox Ltd. Freddie Davis |
Stage Lighting
Stage Lighting Fittings Properties House Manager Chief Steward Box Office Flowers Scenery |
Tony Blair
Strand Electric Co. Ltd. Roger Knight Laurie Knight Sydney Sherman Alice Pamplin Maud Venn Designed by Richard Graves and executed by him, Cyril Pilcher, Roger Knight and Ken Thomas, assisted by other members of the Scenery Club |
ORCHESTRA
First Violins
Second Violin Viola Cello |
T. Polding (Leader)
J. Spurgeon Anne Norman D. Eaton M. Cannadine |
Flute
Clarinet Bassoon Percussion Piano |
Jean Ayre
J. Catchpole C. Beak R. Flowers Margaret Gray |
PHOTOS
Coming soon!