Events Diary
Did you know?
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This production was the very first time the Society had performed "The Sorcerer". Why it took 19 years is not currently known, though it is one of the less well known Gilbert & Sullivan operettas.
Clive Moul :
- President in 1967 and played John Wellington Wells in this production. -
Sadly, the Batley News at the time, was not overly impressed with the operetta with the headline "Sorcerer delays its spell" :
, blaming Gilbert & Sullivan for the length of time it took to come to a climax. They were also critical of the scenery (unrealistic), the dancing (a little monotonous at times) and Constance (too old). Read the full report for local reporting at it's most critical!
Producer/Director :
Musical Director : Chas C. Twigg
Cast
| Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre : (an elderly baronet): | Alan Wilson |
| Alexis : (of the Grenadier Guards, his son): | Allan Haigh |
| Dr Daly : (Vicar of Ploverleigh): | Geoffrey Greenwood |
| The Notary: : | Frank Burton |
| John Wellington Wells : (of JW Wells & Co): | Clive Moul |
| Lady Sangazure : (A Lady of Ancient Lineage): | Margaret Whitaker |
| Aline : (her daughter betrothed to Alexis): | Judith Haller |
| Mrs Zorah Partlet : (a Pew Opener): | Marjorie Harrap |
| Constance : (her daughter): | Margaret Greenwood |
Chorus of Villagers
LADIES: M. Bullock, M. Burd, M. Coupland, J. Craddock, D. Exley, D. Farquharson, A. Farrar, L. Farrar, P. Garth, G. Hall, M. Halstead, E. Lister, H. Pairman, I. Richardson, S. Roome, N. Smith, A. Snowball, P. Spurr, H. Stakes, N. Stephenson.
GENTLEMEN: W. Downes, C. Goddard, D. Goddard, G. Haller, S.W. Lockyer, B. Pearson, A. Richardson, E. Thompson, N. Thompson, A. Wright, J.A. Whitehead.
