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Past Shows

 We have performed a vast variety of shows in many local locations. Below is a list of all the shows we have done. We are in process of processing ALL the photographs into an online platform. So keep checking back and will slowly update this page with as much information from our past shows as possible.  You will have to bare with us as there is a LOT of great history to cover. If you have any old pictures you want to share then please do get in touch with us.

*Updated 1st July 2019 with past show gallery including Slipper and the Rose, The King and I*

Our Past Shows...



1920 - Charity Concert
1921 - Charity Concert
1922 - Charity Concert
1923 - HMS Pinafore
1924 - The Pirates Of Penzance
1925 - The Gondoliers
1926 - The Mikado
1927 - HMS Pinafore
1928 - Ruddigore
1929 - Yeoman Of The Guard
1930 - Tom Jones
1931 - Tom Jones
1932 - Ruddigore
1933 - Dorothy
1934 - The Geisha
1935 - The Quaker Girl
1936 - The Arcadians
1937 - A Country Girl
1938 - Our Miss Gibbs
1939 - NO SHOW WWII
1940 - NO SHOW WWII
1941 - NO SHOW WWII
1942 - NO SHOW WWII
1943 - NO SHOW WWII
1944 - NO SHOW WWII
1945 - NO SHOW WWII
1946 - NO SHOW WWII
1947 - NO SHOW WWII
1948 - HMS Pinafore
1949 - The Pirates Of Penzance
1950 - The Gondoliers
1951 - Veronique
1952 - Florodora
1953 - Katinka
1954 - Waltz Without End
1955 - Night In Venice
1956 - The Arcadians
1957 - The Vagabond King
1958 - King Of Yesterday
1959 - The Student Prince 
1960 - The Desert Song
1961 - Bitter Sweet
1962 - The Merry Widow
1963 - Oklahoma!
1964 - Annie Get Your Gun
1965 - White Horse Inn
1966 - Summer Song
1967 - Brigadoon
1968 - The Maid Of The Mountains
1969 - Maritza
1970 - Rose Marie
1971 - New Moon
1972 - Kismet
1973 - Pink Champagne
1974 - Kiss Me Kate
1975 - Bless The Bride
1976 - Calamity Jane
1977 - Waltz Without End
1978 - Hello Dolly
1979 - Oliver! 
1980 - The Desert Song
1981 - Oklahoma!
1982 - The Pirates Of Penzance
1983 - Guys And Dolls
1984 - White Horse Inn
1985 - Fiddler On The Roof
1986 - Count Of Luxembourg
1987 - My Fair Lady
1988 - Half A Sixpence
1989 - The Merry Widow
1990 - Oliver!
1991 - Calamity Jane
1992 - Gigi
1993 - Brigadoon
1994 - Finian's Rainbow
1995 - Carousel
1996 - The Pyjama Game
1997 - Me And My Girl
1998 - Anything Goes
1999 - Hello Dolly
2000 - South Pacific
2001 - Show Boat
2002 - Hot Mikado
2003 - Half A Sixpence
2004 - Oklahoma!
2005 - My Fair Lady
2006 - Fiddler On The Roof
2007 - Oliver!
2008 - Annie
2009 - Scrooge The Musical
2010 - 90th Anniversary Concert
2010 - The Slipper and The Rose
2011 - The King And I
2012 - La Cage Aux Folles
2013 - Me And My Girl
2014 - Oklahoma!
2014 - "I'll Be Seeing you" Concert
2015 - A Night To Remember Concert
2015 - A Night In The Spotlight Concert
2015 - Rock Into Christmas Concert
2016 - Razzle Dazzle 'Em Concert
2016 - Little Shop Of Horrors
2016 - 
An Old Fashioned Christmas
2017 - Razzle Dazzle

2017 - Rodger and Hammerstein Concert
2018 - SHOWSTOPPERS - at the Lyceum
​2018 - Wizard of Oz

Acton, Cheshire

Reviews from our latest show....

After a short absence this group is back where it belongs, at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre. To celebrate its homecoming the society presented the fabulous 1987 Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of the 1939 film of “The Wizard of Oz”.
 
To transform the stage from drab Kansas to Dorothy’s ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ was Prosceneium’s scenery, and a set of in-house costumes. Coupled with fabulous lighting and sound the atmosphere created was terrific keeping the audience absolutely absorbed by the fantasy within the show.
 
Everybody probably knows all the characters and the songs that were in the film version. However, this presentation did not just pay homage to the film, the creative team brought out the heart of the show, with a stellar cast. The musical interpretation, with all the added background music, the dance and the vocal arrangements were tip-top. The choreography became an important element in the picture-book settings. I think that a special mention must go to the “Snow Flakes”; they introduced a nice comic touch.
 
The director clearly marshalled the production throughout and one which received gleeful response. It was obvious how much attention had been given to the story’s dramatic content. The production came across as a company show. The experience of the members of the cast worked so hard and created the innocence, and wonder of the piece.
 
This is Dorothy’s story.  In her story, all the people she has known throughout her life have become the characters in the Land of Oz. There were memorable moments from the junior members of the cast as the Munchkins. They were all looked after by Glinda, who was most credibly portrayed by Shannon Webb. All the supporting cast members, and the ensemble players, by turns, charmed, thrilled and spooked us.
 
Giving quite an emotional punch with her cackling voice was the Wicked Witch.  She it was who desperately wanted the ruby slippers. Deborah Cornock, as Miss Gulch, and the Witch of the West, not only had the voice, she had great facial expressions, too. The cheer on her demise was testament to the success of  her characterisation.
 
On her journey along the Yellow Brick Road, Dorothy befriends Scarecrow/Hunk (Sean Johnson-Hargreaves) Tin Man/Hickory (Benjamin Stubbs), and Cowardly Lion/Zeke (Adam Goode). This trio commanded the stage.  They were totally focused, and in supporting each other each knew just when to take the lead. The iconic characters were created with a satisfying degree of their own interpretation, adding to the pleasure of Dorothy’s new found friends.
 
Gemma O’Donnell. as Dorothy Gale. along with the remarkable Toto (Nancy) told Baum’s picture-book story with clarity. All the adventures of enchanted poppy fields, the witch’s lair, the magical trees and the meeting the Great Oz, were entertainingly, and sincerely acted out.
 
“There’s no place like home” and this group is back home doing what it  does best, Musical Theatre.

ACT review 2018 for Wizard of Oz

 

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