The Director of this production is Courtney Fayle
Courtney discovered her passion for acting and directing at a young age, spending nearly every family holiday forcing her siblings and cousins to learn Disney musical numbers. Now, many years later, she gets to do it for a living and with willing participants! After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BFA in Theatre Management and Promotions, Courtney was made the Managing Director of SouthWisco KidStage for 3 years before moving to England in 2014 and becoming a freelance drama facilitator with a variety of different youth theatre programmes. That work eventually led her to Light UP where she's been for the last 11 years and is now serving as the charity's Executive Director. Over the past 15 years of directing youth theatre, there are lots of standout productions but one of the greatest joys has been creating a strong collaborative partnership with Maskers who are aligned in our mission of fostering a supportive environment for young performers and technicians to build confidence, develop a varied skillset and form lasting friendships through the arts. Among her many producing and directing credits, is the 2023 co-production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which was our first time joining forces with Maskers and we can't wait to do it again as we head into The Secret Garden.

Musical Director, Composer, & Musician for this production is Juliette Ribi
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Composer & Musician for this production is Jed Brown
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There will be two casts for this production. "Lilacs" will perform on 27^th & 28^th June, and 3^rd & 4^th July. "Marigolds" will perform on 26^th June, and 1^st, 2^nd, & 5^th July.

Lilacs

Mary Lennox is played by Sophie
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Colin Craven is played by Angeline
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Adesh / Deer is played by Madeline Cope
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Mrs. Lennox is played by Jenni Prior
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Officer is played by Jed Brown
Jed has returned to the stage for the first time since A level theatre studies to rediscover the joy of performance. Jed played the co-lead role as Eddy in Blood Brothers. More recently he has been pursuing music as his creative outlet.

Captain is played by Kevin Butler
This is Kevin’s first production with Maskers and Light UP Drama. He is very excited about this opportunity as he is a fan of both groups. Kevin has been involved with amateur dramatics for many years having been a member of many different groups in and around Southampton. He enjoys writing, directing but above all performing. In this production, he has had both the opportunity to help back stage and perform with his daughter, which has pleased him enormously.

Lieutanent / Ben is played by Duncan Randall
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Mrs. Medlock is played by Allegra Carlton
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Archibald Craven is played by Neil Maddock
Neil has toured the UK and worked in NZ for different theatre companies and is now enjoying being part of the local theatre scene!
Neil's previous roles with Maskers include Aslan (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Hugh Evans (Merry Wives of Windsor), and Henry Tilney (Northanger Abbey). Elsewhere, he has played Jesus (Southampton and Havant Passion plays), the Ghost of Christmas Present (A Christmas Carol), Nathan Detroit (Guys & Dolls), and, most recently, Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady).

Mrs. Craven / Crow is played by Angela Raistrick
This is Angela's third production with Maskers, having previously appeared in Merry Maskerade and The Scottish Play. Angela studied Performing Arts at college and has been performing from a young age, first appearing dancing as a sugarplum in The Nutcracker aged just three and being involved in junior performances at the Nuffield Theatre. Later this year she is breaking out into directing with 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Robin is played by Harriet
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Martha is played by Tess
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Dickon is played by Marlowe
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Rabbit / Annie is played by Evie
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Lamb / Basil is played by Willow
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Marigolds

Mary Lennox is played by Maia
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Colin Craven is played by William
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Adesh / Deer is played by Madeline Cope
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Mrs. Lennox is played by Jenni Prior
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Officer is played by Jed Brown
Jed has returned to the stage for the first time since A level theatre studies to rediscover the joy of performance. Jed played the co-lead role as Eddy in Blood Brothers. More recently he has been pursuing music as his creative outlet.

Captain is played by Kevin Butler
This is Kevin’s first production with Maskers and Light UP Drama. He is very excited about this opportunity as he is a fan of both groups. Kevin has been involved with amateur dramatics for many years having been a member of many different groups in and around Southampton. He enjoys writing, directing but above all performing. In this production, he has had both the opportunity to help back stage and perform with his daughter, which has pleased him enormously.

Lieutanent / Ben is played by Duncan Randall
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Mrs. Medlock is played by Allegra Carlton
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Archibald Craven is played by Neil Maddock
Neil has toured the UK and worked in NZ for different theatre companies and is now enjoying being part of the local theatre scene!
Neil's previous roles with Maskers include Aslan (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Hugh Evans (Merry Wives of Windsor), and Henry Tilney (Northanger Abbey). Elsewhere, he has played Jesus (Southampton and Havant Passion plays), the Ghost of Christmas Present (A Christmas Carol), Nathan Detroit (Guys & Dolls), and, most recently, Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady).

Mrs. Craven / Crow is played by Angela Raistrick
This is Angela's third production with Maskers, having previously appeared in Merry Maskerade and The Scottish Play. Angela studied Performing Arts at college and has been performing from a young age, first appearing dancing as a sugarplum in The Nutcracker aged just three and being involved in junior performances at the Nuffield Theatre. Later this year she is breaking out into directing with 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Robin is played by Sophia
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Martha is played by Poppy
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Dickon is played by Dani
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Rabbit / Annie is played by Bethany
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Lamb / Basil is played by Rebekah
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Tickets £16.50

No concessions

Customers are requested to arrive promptly as late comers cannot be admitted. PLEASE NOTE: Doors do not open until 7pm!

On arrival at the Masker’s Studio

• Please give your name (or the name the tickets were booked under) to our Box Office receptionist, and they will confirm your booking.
• If you have pre-ordered a programme you will be given it on arrival. Programmes will also be available for purchase from a FOH member.
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• Wearing of face coverings is optional.
• Our bar will be open for purchases of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  We would encourage you to pre-order your interval drinks, to assist our bar staff and reduce crowding at the bar.
• We are now able to take, and prefer, card payments but can also take cash.

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• A stairlift and disabled toilet facilities are available.
• Hand sanitiser will be available for your use at various points around the theatre building.
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• Where possible windows will also remain open.  This may make the venue cooler than you are used to, so please be prepared.
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• As you go down the alleyway, please take extra care and keep to the marked footpath as the road is very uneven.
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What happens if a show is cancelled?

• If we are required to cancel a performance, we will offer you tickets for an alternative performance.