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Make Do And Mend

October 2005		 
Written by
Steve Wallis
 
Music by
Joshua Goodman

Synopsis

It's the early 1940's and the Second World War is on. Down at the Palais De Danse Club in Nottingham a group of young women are trying to have a good time.

Enter a group of young soldiers also out for a good time on home leave. The ladies' eyes light up at this opportunity and no time is wasted in getting to know them.

Things however do not run smoothly and emotional turmoil ensues. The reprucussions affect an entire family and group of soldier friends..

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  Cast List
Gerald
Russell Walters		 Liz
Mandy Humphry		 Flo
Lydia Cockcroft		 
Beth
Kim Storer
Es
Betty Fildes		 Marge
Bianca Brewin		 Lilly
Paula Green		 Jimmy
Dan Sadler
Jack/Alex
Jonathan
Kenworthy		 Billy
Mark Swinson		 Mozzie
Joey Barr		 
German Soldier
Richard Turner
Chorus
Alicia Edwards

Karon Wallis

Tracey Reid  

June Andrews
Len Hill

 
Production Team 
Costumes
Karon Wallis
Cassandra Stone

Choreography
Rebecca Mayes

Sound Engineer
Peter Frost

Lighting
Paul Frost
Keith Williams

Stage Artwork
Rachel Arrowsmith

Opening Film Sequence
Dave Harness

Stage Manager
Carl Wilkinson
 
Set Construction
Carl Wilkinson
Dave Harness

Specialist Props
Richard Turner

Front of House
Kath Williams
Jessica Wall

Public Relations
Steve Wallis
Linda Mayes

Assistant Directors
Linda Mayes
Karon Wallis

Director
Cassandra Stone
  Publicity Photos
 

 

Karon and Paula read about the war effort.

The Chorus in fine tune.

 

 

It's all getting a little too much for Kim!

 

 

 

 

 

Straighten your uniform Sargeant..

 

The ladies can't get enough of our leading man..
  Rehearsal Photos
Linda directs with a watchful eye! Kim and Lydia mid scene. Josh in musical mood. Jess having a break.
Dan, Joey and Betty chat while waiting for their scenes. Front of House Manager Aunty Kath. Jonathan and Lydia in full swing. Dan and Jonathan ponder the next line..
Linda, Karon and writer Steve. Jess having a photo moment with choreographer Rebecca. Belting out 'Don't Trust a Man in Uniform'.  It's not my line is it?
Linda on prompt as Cassandra directs What are you lookin' at? Perhaps Kim and Russell know something we don't? Everbody's busy learning their lines..
  After Show Party Photos  
 
Keith, Jonathan and Mark having a great time. Karon pointing the finger.. Kum..er I mean Kim and friend. Paula's got well into the spirit of the occasion.
Lydia and our backstage helpers resplendant in costume. Tracy has a lovely new hat and hair-do! Russell and Betty are engrossed in something.. Josh certainly looks the part as Hitler.
Keith our front of House and Business Manager. Cassandra our Director. June our Jive dancer extraordinaire.. Richard our Barman and part time German soldier.
Now then as it 'appens Dan does a good Jimmy Saville. Linda and Becs share a joke. Josh, Steve and Karon accept pressies from the cast. Linda and Jonathan, best of mates!
 
  Press Reviews  

'Wartime Memories Set To Music'

It is not often Hucknall Lovelace Theatre Group has the chance to stage a world premiere.

But members made the most of this golden opportunity with a high-octane production of 'Make Do And Mend', a musical set in Nottingham during World War Two. More..
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