‘Tis The Season

 

A Christmas Anthology with a 1950’s Flavour

 

Compiled and Directed by Sheana Carrington

 

Performed at the Tudor Merchants Hall from 4th to 8th December, 2007

 

 

 

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

 

I have been asked – “why are you setting this year’s Christmas show in the 1950s?”  The main reason, if I am truthful, is that I am being a little self-indulgent.

 

As a child of the ‘50s, those memories that I have are very traditional.  Over the years our audience, many of whom return every year, say that the show really puts them in the Christmas mood!

 

One of our younger readers remarked that the ‘50s were “a bit cheesy” – if they meant we were less cynical and more romantic, so be it!

 

Reminiscing is a pleasurable pastime, and this evening we hope to remind you of past Christmases that you have enjoyed.

 

The Maskers would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

 

 

Sheana Carrington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Readers

 

Graham Buchanan

Pete Burrows

Ellie de Beer

Maria Head

Rae Kibble

Jane Miller

David Pike

Ron Stannard

Jenni Watson

Assisted by:

Gill Buchanan

Sheana Carrington

Ken Spencer

 

 

 

 

Additional entertainment

 

John Hamon

 

Musicians

 

Pete Burrows

Guitar

Jean Orba

Piano

Sandy Orba

Flute

 

For the Maskers

 

Director

Sheana Carrington

Production Manager

Sandy White

Sound

Geoff Grandy

Lighting

Greg White,Ivan White

Programme design

John Hamon

Programme

Sandy White

Publicity

Angie Stansbridge

Printing

Geoff Wharam

Front of House

Julia Jupp and team

Box Office

Christine Baker

Refreshments and décor

Gill Buchanan and team