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Welcome to Norton Theatre Group s 30th Performance Peter Pan This is my

hardest; the void left by Kate s passing is impossible to fill and

She died just days before we held auditions but we knew the only thing we

I feel honoured to have shared both the stage and directorial seat with

by a fabulously talented cast and hugely dedicated crew whose warmth,

jealousy, peril and adventure, loosely based, of course, on J M Barrie s

We see Wendy s adventure in Neverland and witness her encounters with the

lost boys as she travels through this new world guided by the mischievous

JO HOWE Director 30+ Years at Norton Theatre Group Producer - Les Simms

Manager If you would like to be involved in next year s production,

2 Welcome to Norton Theatre Group s 30th Performance Peter Pan This is my fourth year sitting in the director s chair, but it has been, by far, the hardest; the void left by Kate s passing is impossible to fill and impossible to ignore. She died just days before we held auditions but we knew the only thing we could do was carry on with the show - exactly what Kate would have wanted. I feel honoured to have shared both the stage and directorial seat with Kate, and I feel privileged to have been able to call her my friend. She is, and will be, sorely missed. Robinson Crusoe 2005 I have been so fortunate yet again to be surrounded by a fabulously talented cast and hugely dedicated crew whose warmth, sense of fun and hard work have produced, what we hope will be a thoroughly enjoyable show. This year we present to you Peter Pan a wonderful tale of magic, jealousy, peril and adventure, loosely based, of course, on J M Barrie s classic story. We see Wendy s adventure in Neverland and witness her encounters with the many and varied inhabitants, from pirates and mermaids to fairies and lost boys as she travels through this new world guided by the mischievous and spirited Peter Pan. Dracula 2009 We hope that you enjoy our show. JO HOWE Director 30+ Years at Norton Theatre Group Producer - Les Simms mark wakefield Prescription Glasses Online Judy Cooper - Assistant Stage Manager If you would like to be involved in next year s production, either on stage, backstage, helping with promotion or anything else, we would LOVE to hear from you. It s great fun. Check out our website at or find us on Facebook Complete! commercial photography & portraits mark@markwakefield.com

10 Stage Manager: Andy Howe Deputy Stage Manager: Judy Cooper Costume Design: Carol Howe Ticket Sales: Christine McGovern Choreography: Jo Howe Curtains: Clive Mounce Sound & Lighting Ruth Wakefield,

com / 0747 259 0055 Make up: Leonie Yarnold, Emma Milner, Jasmine Blake, Sarah Bennion.

Hewlett, Richard Lovegrove, Dave Simmonds, Andy Sinclair-Day, Tim Duke. Painters: Clive Mounce, Brian Hewlett, Elise Blake, Les Simms, Andy Howe, Bella Blake, Louise Lee, Nicole Simmonds.

Programme Print: Rich Print, New Opportunities -Worcester, Not Just Sauce Photos: Mark Wakefield Video Production: Lynne & John Newell Acknowledgements: (script online ticketing and programme design,

Pauline Baker (Piano) Shrub Hill Workshop Patrick Cannon (Scaffolding) Cast Members & Friends (props, support and everything else) Hope to see you next year for THE MAGNIFICENT seven KNIGHTS OF

3 10 Stage Manager: Andy Howe Deputy Stage Manager: Judy Cooper Costume Design: Carol Howe Ticket Sales: Christine McGovern Choreography: Jo Howe Curtains: Clive Mounce Sound & Lighting Ruth Wakefield, Chris Bennion, Mark Wakefield, Rob Quick, Paul Jones, Tim Duke, Script, Program Design and Website by Chris Bennion Venue and Event Support / Make up: Leonie Yarnold, Emma Milner, Jasmine Blake, Sarah Bennion. Prompt: Sara Wakefield Scene Shifters: Andy Howe, Dave Simmonds, Les Simms, Richard Lovegrove, Jo Howe and members of the cast Construction: Paul Jones, Les Simms, Patrick Cannon, Andy Howe, Brian Hewlett, Richard Lovegrove, Dave Simmonds, Andy Sinclair-Day, Tim Duke. Painters: Clive Mounce, Brian Hewlett, Elise Blake, Les Simms, Andy Howe, Bella Blake, Louise Lee, Nicole Simmonds. Ushers, Refreshments, Raffle: Christine McGovern & Norton Parish Hall and Friends of Cast Chaperones: Pat Simmonds, Anne Hewlett, Stuart Inglis, Les Simms Programme Design: Chris Bennion, Rob Davies Programme Print: Rich Print, New Opportunities -Worcester, Not Just Sauce Photos: Mark Wakefield Video Production: Lynne & John Newell Acknowledgements: (script online ticketing and programme design, lighting)rob Davies (Ticket Artwork & programme cover) Chris Bennion Paul Jones (Equipment & Transport) Worcester Arts Workshop The Session Studios Claire Fletcher Mark Wakefield (Sound Equipment) Pauline Baker (Piano) Shrub Hill Workshop Patrick Cannon (Scaffolding) Cast Members & Friends (props, support and everything else) Hope to see you next year for THE MAGNIFICENT seven KNIGHTS OF CAMALOT JANUARY Directed By JO HOWE Produced By LES SIMMS Musical Director PAULINE BAKER Costumes CAROL HOWE Script - CHRIS BENNION The Scenes Act 1 The Darlings Bedroom Onboard The Jolly Roger The Lost Boys Camp The Search for the Lost Boys Mermaids Bay Act 2 Marooners Rock The Lost Boys Camp Back on the Jolly Roger The Remainers Back Home Back Onboard The Jolly Roger / Finale Musical Numbers Act 1 Yo Ho A Pirate s Life For Me (from Pirates of the Caribbean) - Chorus In the Dark of the Night (from Anastasia) - Hook I Won t Grow Up (from Peter Pan the Musical) Lost Boys / Chorus So What (orig. by Pink) - Tinkerbell Brave (orig by Sara Bareilles) Tiger Lily Oh What A Beauty (orig. by Bill Cotten) - Noodler Bad Guys (from Bugsy Malone)- Smee and Mullins I ll Make a Man Out of You (from Mulan) Peter and The Lost Boys Act 2 We Are the Champions (orig. by Queen) Peter, Tiger Lily and Chorus Do-Re-Mi (from The Sound of Music) Wendy and Chorus Professional Pirate (from The Muppets Treasure Island) Hook, Smee and Mullins You ve Got a Friend in Me (from Toy Story)- Peter, Tiger Lily, Tinkerbell Don t Stop Believing (orig. by Journey) - Cast

4 4 Sarah Bennion (Wendy Darling) Anjuna Duke (John Darling ) Nicole Simmonds (Michael Darling) Laura Moss (Mrs Darling & Tiger Lily) Rob Milner (Mr Darling & Mermaid) Sleeping Beauty 2003 Ali Baba 2004 Robinson Crusoe 2005 Dick Turpin 2008 Alex Annis (Peter Pan) Lucy Ray (Tinkerbell) Dev Taylor (Crocodile / Chorus) Les Simms (Mermaid) Hercules 2007 Dracula 2009 The Ice Queen & The Wizard 2010 Michael Fox (Captain Hook) Chris Taylor (Smee) Carl Ives (Mullins) Paul Jones (Noodler Cookbad) Chloe Dimmock (Bill Starky) Jack & The Three Musketeers 2011 Pirates of The Panto 2012 Aladdin 2013 Robin Hood 2016 Chris Daly (Tootles) Vicky Blake (Curly) Jo Howe (Nibs) Adrian Avery (Slighty) Cinderella 2014 Beauty & The Beast 2015

5 Aladdin Cinderella 1987 Toad of Toad Hall 1988 Babes In The Wood 1989 Megan Llewellyn Jess Lee Annie Owens Amelia Weaver Theo Taylor Goldilocks 1991 Mother Goose 1992 Olivia McFarlane Ebony Milner Amber Ives Richard Lovegrove Pauline Baker Andy Howe Peter Pan 1990 The Pied Piper 1993 Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 1995 Sara Wakefield Mark Wakefield Chris Bennion Louise Lee Clive Mounce Ruth Wakefield King Arthur 1999 Dick Whittington 1994 Jack and the Beanstalk 2002 Sinbad 2001 Brian Hewlett Judy Cooper Carol Howe Ann Hewlett Pat Simmonds Dave Simmonds

Kate Lovegrove Thank you for being our friend.

kindhearted person you could ever wish to meet.

directorial team, a backstage angel, a huge musical influence and a much loved backbone to the theatre company.

When she was sad she still had the ability to brighten up the lives of those around her. She made us laugh. She made us cry.

And her hip flask was always available for a bit of Dutch courage.

world. After all, that is what she gave us.

(Milly Morris). Their rendition of Three Little Girls on Stools Are We was spectacular.

. In 2009, Kate was Buffy, the Dracula slayer in the Panto of the same name.

Kate was a swashbuckling hero in 2011, as she played Argos, one of the Three Musketeers alongside fellow Musketeers Sarah

6 Kate Lovegrove Thank you for being our friend. This year, Norton Theatre Group lost to breast cancer one of its most prominent, hardworking, dedicated, fun loving and much loved members. Kate was a friend to all who knew her, an inspiration to all who worked with her and the most truly wonderful, caring and kindhearted person you could ever wish to meet. For over 10 years she has graced our stage with her awesome talent and formidable voice, been an invaluable member of the directorial team, a backstage angel, a huge musical influence and a much loved backbone to the theatre company. Even when she was ill she held her smile. When she was sad she still had the ability to brighten up the lives of those around her. She made us laugh. She made us cry. She made us bacon sandwiches and cups of tea when we needed them most. And her hip flask was always available for a bit of Dutch courage. She is sorely missed and we would like to wish her husband Richard and her children, Harriet and Fred, all the love in the world. After all, that is what she gave us. Kate s first appearance in Norton Panto was in Hercules in 2007 where she played Purl alongside Knit (Dawn Kelly) and Drop One (Milly Morris). Their rendition of Three Little Girls on Stools Are We was spectacular. In 2008 Kate played a vampish Caroline, the love interest of Dick Turpin, with the immortal lines I love Dick!. In 2009, Kate was Buffy, the Dracula slayer in the Panto of the same name. Kate bought out her evil side playing The Ice Queen in 2010s Ice Queen and the Wizard. Kate was a swashbuckling hero in 2011, as she played Argos, one of the Three Musketeers alongside fellow Musketeers Sarah Bennion and James Foster in Jack and the Three Musketeers In 2012 she played the mysterious Mrs Seagull as well being Assistant Musical Director in Pirates of the Panto and Kate was multi-tasking, playing both the Grand Vizier of Pekin and Craganazer (Nephew to Abanaza The Magician) in Aladdin. Kate took a backstage role in 2014 due to her illness, but was still ever present and source of inspiration 2015 saw Kate return to the stage and put on the crown to play Prince Adam in Beauty and The Beast. She also co-directed the show. In 2016 she once again co-directed alongside Jo Howe, and played the poetic and hilarious Alan O Dale alongside Chris Taylor s Robin Hood. 2017, she is missed, greatly. This year s Panto, Peter Pan, will be performed in honour of her. Like Peter Pan, her sense of humour and love of life will never get old. We miss you Kate.

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