80_DAYS

Minehead Middle School in association withD.R.E.A.M.S Performing Arts Present DREAMS PRODUCTIONSAmusical byPhil Willmottfrom the novelby Jules Verne An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French

Director’s notes Welcome to our show and the exciting adventures that follow as we travel around the world. This has been a challenging journey, it all began just 80 days ago when rehearsals commenced. Incredibly, this has all come together with just 10 rehearsals for the ensemble! When the phone call came from Paul Rushforth, head teacher from Minehead Middle, asking if I could direct the school’s summer show I was at that time planning my musical for the Dreams Performing Arts. Our show dates were only days apart, so we decided to do a joint musical. And what better choice being, “Around the world in eighty days” as we celebrate the Olympics.The cast have worked really hard, enjoying making new friends and helping each otherto learn their lines and the choreography. The soloists had fun practicing with the band,we had a lot of laughs. Thank you to all the children, you are fabulous!!!A big thank you goes to the Design and Technology department at MMS who made aspectacular Chinese Dragon, Eugene the elephant and many more wonderful props.Special thanks to Jill Thompson, Georgina Charnock, Cheryl Milsom and Rachel Wyldsfor all their great input towards the show.Behind the scenes Jane Potiszil and Sally Scyner made many of the wonderful costumes,special thanks to them, also to Clare Williams who helped me at the first costume fitting.Thank you to the expertise of lighting director, Jim Woodley, on sound, Chaz and GarethBass.So sit back and enjoy, and come on a voyage of discovery as you go around the world in80 days.

Credits A musical Freely adapted by Phil Willmott From the novel by Jules Verne Script and original songs by Phil Willmott Score by Anne-marie Lewis Thomas Based on tunes by Phil Willmott Director: Dianne E Turner Musical Director: Jason Croker Assistant Director: Dean Bradwell Production Team Dianne Turner, Jill Thompson, Georgina Charnock Rachel WyldsBorn in Minehead, and educated at The Minehead Grammar School, Jim moved to London, and the West End. Inthe 1970’s he worked on many of the ‘Hit’ West End Shows, in a variety of Jobs, as well as becoming Resident LightingDesigner at the renowned ‘ ’ of Bond Street. Other nightspots he lit Shows at included ‘ ’ and ‘ ’; he also explored Lunchtime Theatre at ‘ToTos’ of Kensington, and lit all theGraduation Shows for [now DSL]of London. He was also Deputy Chief Electrician for the nudesex romp “ ” at The Regent Theatre!In the mid-seventies, he managed to combine all this with Lighting Designs at The Palace Theatre, in Westcliff,notching up several Repertory Premieres including:- “ ” Trilogy, and “ ”[with a very young Pierce Brosnan] He was back in London in 1979 for two important Productions to him – the allBlack production of “ ” at The Roundhouse, and the landmark Promenade Production of “ ” for TheHalf Moon Theatre [starring Frances de la Tour as Hamlet, and Maggie Steed as Gertrude] He also lit the newtranslation of “ ” again, for The Half MoonIn the 1980’s, he moved to The Bolton Octagon Theatre as Resident Lighting Designer, designing over 30 Productionsfor them, including the Premieres of “ ”, “ ”, “ ” and “” He also lit a production of “ ” at The Sheffield Crucible Theatre – this Show.[along with the 1979productions of “Miss Julie” and “Hamlet”] resulted in his election to the , and hewas also the first LD outside of the London area to be so elected. He is still an active member of the Association,and writes regular articles for their magazine “Focus” He is also a member of The Society of British Theatre DesignersFor the last twenty years he has divided his time between Freelance work, and Lecturing in F.E. – most recently atthe West Cheshire College, and many of his students have progressed onto very high Profile Jobs both in the WestEnd, and No 1 Tours of He also writes Pantomime scripts for Merlin Productions [Essex] and this year their Productionof “Cinderella” [script and lighting by Jim] won a NODA Best Production Award.

Musical Synopsis ACT 1 ACT 2Vocal score and band parts are available on hire from Samuel French Ltd

Meet the Cast My name is Dan Boulton, I am 13 years old. This is my first production with D.R.E.A.M.S. Performing Arts and I hope it won’t be the last! I have really enjoyed working with so many young talents accompanied with the excellent guidance of Dianne Turner and Jill Thompson. They have been a massive help with both singing and acting. We have had a lot of fun times working on this production and I hope you will have a lot of fun watching us. Enjoy!My name is Rolando, I am 13 years old, and I have been acting since an early age.I’ve been in many shows with many different companies such as Waterfront,Oasis, D.R.E.A.M.S, MMS and Mata Shows included, Peter Pan, Ides of March,Oliver, Billy Elliott where I played Michael, and Around the Pond in 80 daysplaying a lead character, Passepartoad, receiving a nomination for best actor under16’s from the David Beach awards. I played King Louis in the Jungle Book at theMiddle school last summer. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Hannah Thompson. I am 13 years old and have recently won, “Best female actress, 16 years and under” with the David Beach Fellowship of Drama Awards for my role of Dorothy in D.R.E.A.M.S last musical production of “Wizard of Oz”. I’ve been acting since I was three and have adored every minute of being on stage and hope to carry on in the future.Hi, my name is Louis, I’m twelve years old, and will be playing the part of the ‘baddie’Captain Fix in this production. I’m very excited to have this part, as it is the first majorrole I have had, although many people have said I am too nice to act evil (my parentssay otherwise)! This is the second time I have been in a show at the Regal, in last year’sschool performance of the Jungle Book, I played the role of Hatti JR (the baby elephant).Many people have worked extremely hard to make this year’s performance stage worthy.You would not believe the transformation that has been made since the first rehearsal(hopefully for the better)! I hope all goes well this evening, enjoy the show! Abi Puddy-Chambers (Miss Fotherington) Hi, Around the World in 80 days is my second performance with the school. My first was Jungle Book which was a great success! I played a tree bird in the play. I am very excited to have a lead role in this play. I am very quirky and can be overexcited sometimes. Thanks for watching.





I am excited to be in this production because it is my first solo part. Lastyear I was in Minehead Middle School's production of the Jungle Bookwhich gave me my first taste of performing at the Regal Theatre. Thankyou for coming to see us and we hope you enjoy the show.

Production Team Dianne E. Turner Dianne Turner, Jill Thompson Dianne Turner, Jill Thompson, Georgina Charnock, Rachel Wylds Jason Croker Dean Bradwell Dianne Turner Georgina Charnock John Alloway Jim Woodley Peter Thompson, Chaz Hardman Edward Taylor, Robert Taylor Strand Lighting [UK] Ltd (Additional lighting and effects equipment supplied by Jim Woodley) Chaz, Gareth Bass Chaz Lucy Allen, John Alloway, Dianne Turner, Rachel Wylds, Jodie Thresher, Sabrina Charnock, Jac Clare Wingrove, Sheila Mcbride Jill Thompson Jodie Thresher, Jane Potiszil Dianne Turner, Georgina Charnock, Jane Potiszil, Jill Thompson, Sally Scyner, Waterfront Company, Roadwater Players Dianne Turner, Georgina Charnock, Jill Thompson, Minehead Middle School Dianne Turner, Bob Brinkley, Georgina Charnock, Yasmin Turner, Jill Thompson, Jac, Darren Kendall, Samuel Victor Michelle James, Georgina Peters, Sarah King, David Lund, Gail Langdon, Angie Leete, Sue Rowe, Rebecca New, Kristy Beaver Bob Brinkley Dianne Turner Amber Parnell Amanda Baker Julie Parker Paul Rushforth, Steve Bond, Judy Shore, Tess Cozens, Dave Salway, Kate Salway, Rachel Lee, Caroline Price, GailLangdon, Fran A’Brook, Gavin Fry, Liz Maddock, Jenny Slater, Rachel Wylds, Debbie Doyle, Alison Morby, Jane Potiszil, SuzanneNorman, Clare Jones, Julie Osborne, Laurie Watts, Claire Williams _____________________________________________________________________________________Thank you to all the parents who have helped with costumes, scenery and props and a special thanks to all the chaperonesand dressers.Thank you to the kind sponsors - Watchet Carnival Club, Superdrug, Minehead, Is O.K Designs, Jaws Fish ‘n’ Chips,Finishing Touches, Toucan FoodsThanks to the Paraphernalia for the kind loan of memorabilia for Queen Victoria’s Study. Also to Chris’s CrackersReclamation/Junkshop, Carhampton, for Victorian items and a kind thanks to the Minehead Garden Centre for the loanof plants.Special thanks to the Waterfront Company and the Roadwater Players for the hire of CostumesThank you to all the front of house, theatre managers and bar staff at the Regal Theatre

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