The document highlights the centenary celebration of the Exmouth Musical Theatre Company, including their upcoming production of 'Hello, Dolly!' and the contributions of various members and directors throughout its history. It emphasizes the organization's commitment to musical theatre and the importance of community support for its ongoing success. Additionally, the document features a call to action for young people to enroll in local theatre arts schools for skill development.

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4. A warm welcome to all our
friends, old and new, who are
joining us at the Exmouth Pavilion
for our centenary production,
'Hello, Dolly!' which promises to
Chairman be a great production full of the
usual high standard of entertain-
ment. First performed in 1991,
with only full-houses, let's hope
this is repeated in our centenary
year - it is well deserved!
The company have been put through thier paces with our three ladies; director Clare Philbrock and choreog-
rapher Rachel Worsley who have worked with us many times before, and our musical director Adele Need-
ham, in her first time MD'ing for EMCo. She has been a delight to work with, and we look forward to working
with her in the future. Thank you ladies!
The company is so lucky to arrive at one hundred years, with all the added pressure. The first perfor-
mance of 'The Mikado' cost £118-1s-2d, a far cry from the £20,000 plus today! The dedication and hard work
of our members is what keeps this company thriving. Its due to so many team efforts over the years who
have worked hard on stage, in front and behind the scenes to have made this possible. So on behalf of
myself and my committee members 'Thank you and Congratulations!'
In the past some of us have been fortunate to perform at The Albert Hall for Cancer Research. And
performed two shows in our twin town, Langerwehe, Germany - which had never been done before.
The longevity of the company owes much to the past members whose dedication and continuing
support gives us the opportunity to embrace the tradition of live entertainment. Thank you for your support
and being part of our special centenary celebration.
Have a wonderful evening and we look forward to welcoming you back in November for 'Jesus Christ Super-
star'. Heres to the next 100 years. CHEERS! Mine’s a gin and tonic! See you in the bar afterwards. Val x
Please can I ask you to take your
minds back to 1910 when all those
years ago a group of Exmouth town
folk must have met together for the
first time and said ‘lets put on a
show.’ Now I wonder if they ever
gave a thought to what they were
President
about to create. Over the years there
have been many highs and lows and
many changes, but I am sure they
would be very proud to know that we are here tonight to celebrate 100 years of Musical Theatre in Exmouth.
Three years ago, the Society changed its name to the Exmouth Musical Theatre Company, a change we believe
better reflects the aims of today’s group. I am a great believer in change because what audiences want today may not
work tomorrow. I am also a great believer in learning from the people who went before you and we certainly have a
great history of theatrical talent to guide us as we change to meet the needs of future audiences. We only have to look
back at the amazing box office success of The Full Monty to realise how audience tastes have changed over the years.
I have only been associated with this Society for a mere 45 years and in that time I have seen many people
come and go as they have helped the Society along its exciting journey. Many I have really enjoyed working with, even
through the technical challenges, but whoever the director and whatever the show I have enjoyed every moment of it.
I would personally like to thank everyone who has helped guide the Society over its years, from the committee mem-
bers, to the props ladies (and men) to the programme sellers and to many more. The society would not have survived if
it was not for the help of that loyal band of workers who do not tread the boards. My thanks also go to you, the
audience, who have witnessed many top class performances. I am sure tonight will be one of those top class perfor-
mances.
I inherited the President’s role during a high and when I see the influx of new members in the past few years I
am sure it will continue on a high for many years to come.
Now, I am not expecting to be the President in 100 years time but I sincerely hope that there will be a group of
people in Exmouth who will still be creating Musical Theatre for the enjoyment for the community. With your continued
support and the support of the generations to come that wish will be a reality.

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6. Visitors To The Show
Mr David Whitehead (EMCo President) and Mrs Caroline Whitehead
Mrs Margaret Coltman (NODA President) and Marie Coltman
Mrs Gerry Branton (NODA Vice President and SW councillor) and Mr Denis Branton
Mrs Janet Elworthy (NODA Regional Rep)
Mr Nick Lawrence (NODA Members Secretary and SW Editor)
Mrs Jo Wilson-Hunt (NODA Regional Rep)
Mrs Lynne Caygill (NODA Regional Rep and Youth Advisor)
Cllr. Mr Graham Liverton (Chairman EDDC) and Mrs Anne Liverton
Cllr. Mr Bernard Hughes and Mrs Ann Hughes
Cllrs. Mrs Brenda and Mr John Taylor
Cllr. Mrs Pat Graham and Mr K Graham
Cllr. Mr Mark Williamson and Mrs Heather Williamson
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7. Exmouth Musical Theatre Company
President
David Whitehead
Mr P Caygill
Chairman Mr and Mrs B Cooper
lIFE mEMBERS Val Clarke
Mrs M Edwards Mr F Crofts
Mr G Curl
Mr T Edwards (Past President) TREASURER
Miss J Hearn Mike Cane Mr S Davies
Mr P E Tucker (Past President) Mrs R Harvey
SECRETARIES Mr and Mrs D King
Mrs C West
Caroline Fegan Mr A Newman
Mr W Carpenter (Past President)
Yvonne Anderton (Minutes) Mrs A S Nightingale
Mrs Pam Vardy (Past President)
Debra Butler (Members) Mr and Mrs J E Owen
Mr and Mrs R Pope
vICE pRESIDENTS
Committee Members Mr H J Porchen
Mr D Carter
Mrs A Price
Mrs J Carpenter Lynne Caygill
Mrs B Richardson
Mrs S Chamberlain Hilary Woodman
Mr M Rushton
Mr R J Chapman Ken Sellek
Miss C Sanders
Mr and Mrs Chudley Sylvia Thompson
Mrs J Sayers
Miss J Crowsley Jo Killoran
Mr R Smith
Mrs C Cutting Debra Butler
Mr L Skillings
Mr A Conridge Allen Simkin
Mr D Taylor
Mr D W England
Social Committee Mrs D Taylor
Miss P Jago
Mr B Toye
Mr and Mrs Hardiman Ken Sellek
Mrs S Thomson
Cllr. Mr BCJ Hughes and Mrs A Hughes Julie Parker
Mr and Mrs Upton
Mrs S Leat Glenda Budd
Mr and Mrs M Wilson
Mr G Phillips
Associate Members Mrs H Woodman
Miss M Room
Cllr. Mrs K Bamsey and Mr C Bamsey
Mr T Roseveare
Mrs M J Barnard
Mr T Rainbow
Mrs D P Boobyer
Miss M Rawling
Mrs S Buchholz
Mrs R Sargeant
Mrs J Stanbury
Mr W Tee
Mrs B Tucker
Mr K Turner
Mr M Weldrake
Mr and Mrs D Whitehead Enjoying the raised seating?
Mr and Mrs E Wilkinson But have you ever wondered how this enormous structure, as well as
Mr B Woodman all the scenery, staging, light, sound and production equipment gets
Mr F Woodall here? This year you will be able to watch ‘time-lapse’ photography of the
Mr and Mrs R Worsley whole EMCo get-in, setup and get-out again, from our
Mrs Y Anderton website, www.emcoexmouth.co.uk
Mr and Mrs A Smith curtesy of Tom Hurley, at www.devondigital.co.uk

8. Clare was honoured to have
been invited to direct EMCo’s
Centenary Production and
Hello, Dolly! marks her sixth
Director Show as Director for the
Company, the most recent
being The Full Monty. With
that in mind the gentlemen in
the cast were slightly anxious
that they might have to work
their pants off yet again!
Other recent Productions Clare has directed include: 42nd Street and My Fair Lady (Centre Stage) and The NODA
Excellence Award Winning The Baker’s Wife (CODS).
2010 marks Clare’s 20th year as a member of the Company (she was of course very young when she
joined!) and during that time she has played numerous roles including: The Duchess of Dene (Me and My Girl),
Vera, (Mame), Mrs Smith (The Arcadians) and Golde (Fiddler on the Roof). Her first principal role however was as
Ernestina Money in the Company’ last gave Hello, Dolly! an outing.
Clare is very pleased to be joining forces with Choreographer Rachel Worsley, with whom she has had a
long standing working relationship dating back to Centre Stage’s Carousel. It was with Centre Stage that Clare and
Rachel first worked with Adele as Musical Director on Oliver! and Clare is thrilled to be renewing that working
relationship too on this Production. It is a particular delight for Clare to work with such dedicated and profes-
sional colleagues whom she is also very privileged to call her friends.
Clare continues to work with Playing Dead, a Company specialising in Murder Mystery Entertainment.
Finally Clare would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone involved with the Production. It’s been ‘swell’!
Hello, Dolly! started life as a play called The Merchant of Yonkers by
Thornton Wilder. This he later re-worked and with the addition of the
prominent character Dolly Levi it became The Matchmaker, making its
Director premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 1954 before moving to the West End
and then Broadway in December 1955.
Under the rather cumbersome title of Dolly- a Damned Exasperating
Woman the transformation of the piece into a musical by Michael Stewart
and Jerry Herman began.
Interestingly the role of Dolly Levi was first offered to Ethel Merman who turned it down and it fell to Carol
Channing to open the Show to great acclaim on Broadway in January 1964 - under the final title of Hello, Dolly!
- where it competed for audiences with Funny Girl and Anyone Can Whistle. Ethel Merman did however step
into Dolly’s shoes at a later date, with the role also being famously played by Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, Dora
Bryan, Martha Raye, Betty Grable, Phyllis Diller and in the 1969 Film – Barbra Streisand.
At the Show’s heart is a tale about finding your perfect partner with a little help from a charismatic,
devious, charming, manipulative, striking and impossible woman. Dolly has a clear idea about what is right for
those who cross her path but is a little unsure about mapping out her own future without the approval of her
late husband Ephraim, with whom she consults on a regular basis. It is only through her calculated interference
on behalf of others that she can find a way to happiness for herself in the unexpected guise of Horace
Vandergelder whose life she manages to confuse and then finally complete.
On the way we meet a charming array of characters who in their individual ways are looking for lasting
happiness. The widowed Irene Molly, her assistant Minnie Fay and the boisterous but inexperienced Cornelius
and Barnaby find themselves in the midst of Dolly’s plans together with the struggling artist Ambrose and the
tearful Ermengarde. Dolly launches herself at her machinations with vigour and enthusiasm as she thinks on
her feet and weaves a tangled web around her much to the delighted bewilderment of all concerned.
Dolly may have premiered on Broadway 46 years ago but she’s still got that twinkle in her eye and you never
know she might be looking at you!

9. Having previously been a member
of EMCo, Adele was thrilled to be
invited to be the MD for the cente-
Musical Director
nary production, and commented,
"I also welcome the opportunity to
work once again on another
production with my dear friends
Clare and Rachel." The team have
previously worked together with
Centre Stage on their production of
Oliver.
Before Hello,Dolly!, Adele has been involved with EMCo on productions of Oliver, Bitter Sweet, My Fair Lady and
Half A Sixpence. She also had lead roles in several productions as Jill Kemp in Mr Cinders, Dorothy Brock in
Forty Second Street and Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes.
Adele has been in various shows with Exeter Amateur Operatic Society including Showboat, Hello,Dolly!
Perchance to Dream and ‘Carousel’. With ExeterAOS, she has also played the roles of Maggie Jones in ‘Forty
Second Street’, Ann in ‘Half A Sixpence’ and more recently Calamity in ‘Calamity Jane’. Adele has also played
Letitia in ‘The Zoo’ and Tessa in ‘The Gondoliers’ with St David’s Players.
As MD, Adele has musically directed Calamity Jane with Crediton Operatic Society, The Wizard of Oz, The Mikado
and ‘Oliver!’ with Centre Stage and ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ with Exeter Amateur Operatic Society now known as
Exeter Musical Company.
Outside of amateur musicals Adele loves to keep in shape. She said "I love exercise and keeping fit. I enjoy
fitness classes like bodypump and spinning. I have also recently started to learn golf and now understand why
people describe it as a frustrating game!"
Choreographer
Rachel is delighted to be
working with EMCo again.
‘Hello, Dolly!’ holds a very
special place in Rachel’s
heart, as she met her
husband Mark when EAOS
first did it in 1991, in which
he played the drums!
Rachel has choreographed many shows and won two
NODA Excellence Awards for Ruddigore (Centre Stage)
and Disney Concert (EAOS).
Rachel Would like to take this opportunity to thank
EMCo for all their hard work in creating the all singing
& dancing sensation which is ‘Hello, Dolly!’

10. Musical Synopsis
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Overture...
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Opening...Call On Dolly...
Thursday 17th June at 7.30pm
Chorus Country Roads – A Celebration of John
I Put My Hand In... Denver
Wednesday 23rd June at 7pm
Dolly Exmouth Community College, Summer
It Takes a Woman... Cabaret
Horace, Cornelius, Barnaby, Men Thursday 24th June at 8pm
C’mon Everybody
Put On Your Sunday Clothes... Wednesday 30th June at 8pm
Dolly, Cornelius, Barnaby, Ambrose, Oases
Friday 2nd July at 7.30pm
Ermengarde, Chorus Mayors Annual Charity Ball
Ribbons Down My Back... Sunday 4th July at 8pm
Raymond Froggatt
Irene Molloy Monday 12th July at 8pm
Motherhood March... Dolly – A celebration of the leading lady of
Country
Dolly, Irene Molloy, Minnie Fay Thursday 15th July at 7.30pm
Dancing... Acker Bilk
Dolly, Irene Molloy, Cornelius, Barnaby Sunday 18th July at 7.30pm
The Bootleg Shadows
Before The Parade Passes By... Monday 19th July at 7.30pm
Dolly, Chorus Red Hot ABBA
Thursday 22nd July at 7.30pm
Finale - Act 1... Renaissance Ladies Choir
Dolly Wednesday 28th July at 8pm
Dire Traits
Thursday 29th July at 7.30pm
Rob Kingsley – A Vision of Elvis
Wednesday 4th August at 7.30pm
The Everly Brothers and Friends
Thursday 5th August at 7.30pm
Westcoast – Celebrating the music of the
Beach Boys
Friday 6th August at 8pm
And Finally …. Phil Collins
Entr’acte... Wednesday 11th August at 8pm
Yellow Brick Road – A tribute to Elton John
Orchestra Thursday 12th August at 7.30pm
Elegance... The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Friday 13th August at 2pm
Irene Molloy, Minnie Fay, Cornelius, Barnaby, Get Up and Go with Dave Benson Phillips
Chorus Wednesday 18th August at 2pm
Andy and Mikes … Big Box Of Bananas
Waitors’ Gallop... Friday 20th August at 8pm
Orchestra Guns 2 Roses
Thursday 26th August at 7.30pm
Hello Dolly... Masters of the House Sing the Musicals
Dolly, Waitors, Chorus Saturday 28th August at 8pm
It Only Takes A Moment... Rock With Laughter With Cannon and Ball
Featuring The Blues Brothers
Cornelius Sunday 29th August at 8pm
So Long Dearie... The Buddy Holly Show
Monday 30th August at 8pm
Dolly Nick Ross Orchestra – Sounds of the Glenn
Finale Ultimo... Miller Era
Dolly, Irene Molloy, Horace, Cornelius, Chorus

11. The Company
Glenda Budd Charlie Mackay
Tom Caygill Megan Mackay
Dolly Gallagher Levi Lorna Bryant Emma Chudley Nicky Nicholls
Horace Vandergelder Mark Smith Hugh Chudley Julie Parker
Irene Molloy Debra Butler Gaye Caygill Sarah Read
Cornelius Hackl Lance Vernon Hannah Caygill Sue Sellek
Minnie Fay Kate Lees Paul Caygill Anita Smith
Barnaby Tucker Ben Martin Harriet Clarke Jo Stewart
Ermengarde Rachel Hodge Val Clarke Kirsty Sydenham
Ambrose Kemper Allen Simkin Andy Jury Clare Tate
Mrs Rose Anita Smith Anne Killoran Ian Taylor
Ernestine Nicky Nicholls Mike Killoran Adrian Tucker
Rudolph Hugh Chudley Phil Killoran Alison Walker
Judge Mike Killoran Anthony Lees Mark Worsley
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14. Cast
Glenda Budd Anne killoran Mark Worsley
Megan Mackay Harriet Clarke Sarah Read Tom Caygill Adrian Tucker
Charlie Mackay Kirsty Sydenham Hannah Caygill Clare Tate Emma Chudley
Paul Caygill Val Clarke Julie Parker Sue Sellek Alison Walker
Jo Stewart Phil Killoran Anthony Lees Ian Taylor Gaye Caygill

16. Exmouth Musical Theatre Company
One hundred years in
musical theatre
Extract from the soon to be published history
of Exmouth Amateur Operatic Society, by Bill
Anderton:
The society was first formed at a meeting
held on the 3rd February 1910, when it was Sounds of The Sixties 2009
decided to perform 'The Mikado' that April. It
was proposed by one F.Vinnacombe, and The shows continued and the society went
seconded by G.Vinnacombe, that the mem- from strength to strength but with short
bership fee should be five shillings. It was breaks during the first and second world
also decided that everyone should buy their wars. No less authority than Eric Delderfield,
own score. The show took place on 27th and in his book 'Exmouth Milestones' assures us
28th April, at a cost of £118-1s-2d and as that "Courtships culminating in happy
they had £140-19s-8d in the kitty they gave marriages had their beginnings at rehearsals
£12 each to the Cottage Hospital and the of the shows. To name but a few, Mr Jack
Nursing Association. The following year they Hayne and Miss M Blackmore, Mr L Kingston
performed 'The Gondoliers'on 16th, 17th and and Miss M Mathew, Mr H Taylor and Miss L
18th May at a cost of £140-10s-5d. Buchanan." Some things never change!
Current Society Members 2010

17. One hundred years in musical theatre
Of course although Sullivan died in 1900,
Richard D’Oyly Carte in 1901 and Gilbert in
1911 these were halcyon days for their
works and their association with the D'Oyly
Carte Opera Company. There was no televi-
sion, radio was in its infancy, films were
not yet readily available and theatre and
music halls were in their hey-day.
It is interesting to note in running through
a list of shows (104 to date) that the last
Gilbert and Sullivan show performed by CHESS, The Musical 2009
the society was 'Iolanthe' in 1998. However
there was a notable concert in November The full and unabridged version of the EAOS
2001, ably assisted by those two stalwarts history will be available in paperback at the
Percy Tucker and Trevor Edwards as Gilbert next EMCo production, in November 2010,
and Sullivan. The society also put on 'Hot ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, and via our website
Mikado' in June 2005 but some would (see below).
argue it was not real Gilbert and Sullivan.
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starring Mrs Albert Cooper, the Misses
Winnie Groves, Rose Vinnacombe and
Messrs Ellis Edwards, Alan Cooper, George
Vinnacombe, Jack Cooper, Sid Burrow and
conductor W H Davies would make of things
today as the society strides purposefully
into the 21st century under its first female
chairperson? Mrs Valerie Clarke took up the
post in November 1996 and continues to do
a brilliant job.
Bill Anderton

18. One hundred years in musical theatre
In 2008 EAOS made the bold and challenging pieces and contemporary musical numbers,
decision to change the name they had held for and following hit reviews, showed their
ninety-eight years, and although many options supporters that EMCo would withstand the
were considered, finally the new name was testing times, embrace the change and
chosen to be ‘Exmouth Musical Theatre return stronger than ever to lead into their
Company’. next one hundred years.
This year EMCo celebrate that successful
Partly to appeal to a new generation of poten- transition, and hope that they will see you
tial members, and in part to shrug off the at other events during this centenial year.
unwaranted stigma that had evolved to the
term ’amateur’, EAOS performed it’s first show
as EMCo in June 2008, the hit Rogers and
Hammerstein musical, ‘South Pacific’. Later in
November that year they performed a concert
entitled ‘No Song Unsung’. It was a collage of
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19. One hundred years in musical theatre
Last time around...
EMCo last performed ‘Hello, Dolly!’in 1991
as EAOS. Here is how the show looked then.
How many names and faces do you
recognise?
Producer Hilary Marshall
Musical Director Lynne Caygill
Mrs Dolly Gallagher Levi Diana Lindley
Horace Vandergelder Nick Lawrence
Cornelius Hackl Mark Smith
Irene Molloy Debbie Sargent
Barnaby Tucker Hugh Chudley
Centenary Dinner Dance 2010
Minnie Fay Anne Killoran
Ambrose Kemper Jeremy Rawlings 12 06 2010 Exmouth Pavilion
Ermengarde Rachel Woodman To all friends, associates, supporters, ex-members and fans of
Ernestina Clare Philbrock EMCo. Come and join us in celebrating - you are all part of the
Mrs Rose Linda Yeandle past 100 years!
Rudolph Mike Killoran Tickets are £25, to include drinks reception, dinner and
Stanley Tim Heard dancing to 'Carnaby Street'! For more information, contact
Judge Stuart Brown Mark or Anita on 01395 224 702
Clerk Trevor Brice

20. Dolly Gallagher Levi
Lorna explained that she has always loved the film of Hello Dolly, with her idol Barbara Streisand playing Dolly.
She thought it would be a great character to play. She explained that Dolly very cleverly manipulates everyone and every
situation to achieve her own goals. However I love the fact that she is also a warm, witty, charming and lovable charac-
ter. Her determination to ‘rejoin the human race before the parade passes by’ is inspiring. It gives me the chance to play
an amazingly dynamic character, sing some lovely songs, work with a great company of people and dress up in some fab
costumes (not so sure about the wig though!)
She feels very lucky and grateful to be given the opportunity to play Dolly. “I am also eternally thankful to those
people who encouraged me to audition for the part especially my daughter Millie, my boyfriend Mark and of course
Smiffy” (Mark Smith). Lorna Joined EMCO in 2009 and performed in the chorus of ‘Chess’. Then in November performed
in the Sixties concert as Dusty Springfield and Cher. She notes "I was struck by how much talent and dedication there
was within the company." Previousy, Lorna played Julie in Carousel, Sophie in Tom Jones, Marsinah in Kismet, Mary
Magdalene in Godspell, Hecate (goddess of destruction) in a new musical (’Dark Designs) written and performed in the
Midlands and at various festivals including Sidmouth Folk Festival. Lorna has also sung in dance bands, Jazz bands, a
folk duo (Sarah Jones and Lorna Bryant) and also recorded an album of original songs called ‘Desire’. She also had her
own band for a while in which she wrote and performed her own songs, as well as being a session singer.
Currently Lorna is rehearsing with a band called ‘Broken Road’ and is planning to record an album this year. She
has also worked for the theatre school ‘Stagecoach’ and also run voice workshops at various festivals. She has two
"amazingly gorgeous children Millie and Cory", who she says are the main focus of her life. Lorna is a trained Homoeo-
path and enjoys living locally with her family and some lovely friends and a very patient boyfriend (Mark) who she
reports "has religiously read through the script for Dolly with me, day after day!"
1972 South Pacific 1996 The Arcadians
Past Productions Iolanthe
1973 Fiddler on the Roof
1974 Merrie England
1975 Show Boat 1976 Princess Ida
Movie Musicals
1997 42nd Street
42nd Street, Duren,Germany
1998 Royal Albert Hall
1910 The Mikado 1948 The Pirates of Penzance The Sound of Music Iolanthe
1911 The Gondoliers 1949 The Gondoliers 1977 The Desert Song Christmas Concert
1912 The Pirates of Penzance 1950 Merrie England 1978 The Mikado 1999 Kiss Me Kate
1913 The Yeomen of the Guard 1951 The Mikado 1979 The Gondoliers Musical Memories of the
1914 Iolanthe 1952 The Rebel Maid 1980 The Merry Widow West End
1920 The Gondoliers 1953 Tom Jones 1981 Carousel 2000 Tom Jones
1921 Merrie England 1954 The Quaker Girl 1982 Bless the Bride 90 Singing Years
1922 The Geisha 1955 The Desert Song 1983 Trial by Jury 2001 Brigadoon
1923 San Toy 1956 The Vagabond King The Pirates of Penzance Gilbert & Sullivan
1924 The Pirates of Penzance 1957 Goodnight Vienna 1984 The Gypsy Baron 2002 Oklahoma!
1925 Miss Hook of Holland 1958 The Gondoliers 1985 Oklahoma! Salad Days
1926 The Yeomen of the Guard 1959 Belinda Fair 1986 Brigadoon 2003 Crazy for You
1927 A Country Girl 1960 The Merry Widow 1987 The Yeomen of the Guard Magical Mystery Tour
1928 Rose of Persia 1961 Naughty Marietta 1988 White Horse Inn 2004 Merrie England
1929 The Quaker Girl 1930 Les Cloches 1962 The Geisha 1989 Showboat Christmas Carol
De Corneville 1964 The Land of Smiles 1990 The Mikado 2005 Hot Mikado
1931 The Gondoliers 1965 The White Horse Inn 1991 Hello Dolly Be Our Guest
1933 The Mikado 1966 Brigadoon 1992 Fiddler on the Roof 2006 Mame
1934 The Geisha 1967 The New Moon The Sorcerer & The Zoo A Swell Party
1935 The Pirates of Penzance 1968 Rose Marie 1993 The Sound of Music 2007 Me & My Girl
1936 The Yeomen of the Guard 1969 Gypsy Love Bitter Sweet The Full Monty
1937 The Grand Duchess The Yeomen of the Guard 1994 My Fair Lady 2008 South Pacific
1938 My Lady Molly 1970 Oklahoma! My Fair Lady in Langerwehe,Germany No Song Unsung
1939 The Mikado The Pirates of Penzance Mr. Cinders 2009 CHESS, The Musical
1940 The Pride of the Regiment 1971 The Count of Luxembourg 1995 Anything Goes & Half a Sixpence Sounds Of The Sixties

21. Horace vandergelder
Mark's first show on stage was 'The Mikado' with the Exmouth Operatic Society, 'back in
1978', he explained. Before that he was a member of the 14-20s (Now 'Centre Stage'),
which he joined at the age of 11 in 1972. Parts included Jeramiah in 'The Quaker Girl',
Will Parker in 'Oklahoma', Leopold in 'The White Horse Inn' and Billis in 'South Pacific'.
Among the parts he has played with EMCo (then 'Exmouth Amateur Operatic Society')
his favourite has been Moon-Face Martin in 'Anything Goes'. Mark met his wife, Anita
just before playing the role of Curly in 'Oklahoma', when he says, "she fell in love with
the cowboy!" Mark explained how honoured he feels playing Horace Vandergelder in
the 100th anniversary production for EMCo, and that it is "great fun to play such a
mean and grumpy man - the complete opposite of me!" he continued, "...although my
wife would disagree!" Look for the grumpiness to reach boiling point, during the com-
plicated dance competition, ‘Polka’.
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22. Irene Molloy
Debra was really pleased to be playing Irene Molloy; "...espe-
cially as I will get to do a bit of tap dancing !" She mentioned,
continuing, "Irene also sings a gorgeous song and has lots of
fun scenes with the other characters in the show." Debra has
been a member of EMCo since 1991 and considers herself
lucky to have played roles such as Maria in ‘The Sound of
Music’, Reno Sweeney in ‘Anything Goes’, Mame in ‘Mame!’
and Florence in last years production of ‘Chess’. Other lead-
ing roles with other societies include Nancy in ‘Oliver!’, Mabel
in ‘Mack and Mabel’ and Viv Nicholson in ‘Spend Spend
Spend’. Debra is a full time mum to Sophie at the moment
which she says is "at times, the hardest job I've ever had!
But I love it really!" She is married to Craig who is also a
member of EMCo but who is absent from this show, having
just run the London Marathon! Look out for Debra's fast foot-
work during the tap routine 'Elegance'.
Cornelius Hackl
"I've had lots of fun playing this part," commented
Lance, continuing, "and have really enjoyed playing
opposite my best mate" (Ben, as Barnaby). Previously,
Lance has enjoyed such roles as Jean Valjean in 'Les
Miserable', and with EMCo: Jerry in 'Full Monty’, Anatoly
in 'CHESS, The Musical', and Lt Cable in 'South Pacific'.
Lance commented 'Hopefully I'll make no mistakes and
if I do, hopefully you won't notice!" Particlularly look
out for Lance during some of the frenzied dancing. He
concluded, "I hope you enjoy the show as much as I
have enjoyed playing this part."

23. Minnie Fay
Kate has been with EMCO for 3 years now joining in July 2007. This is her
second principal role, the first being Georgie in ‘The Full Monty’. She has
played other roles such as Ensign Janet McGregor in ‘South Pacific’ and a
dancer in ‘CHESS’. She MD'd her first show alongside her husband for EMCO
'Sounds of the Sixties'in Nov 2009. Previous roles with LOS/Rolleplay, Rolle
College include Blousey in ‘Bugsy Malone’, Scarecrow in ‘Wizard of Oz’ and
Audrey 2 (the plant) in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to name but a few. Kate says "I
was due to play Minnie Fay with Teignmouth Operatic over 10 years ago but I
became ill and couldn't do the show - so it has pleased me to finally get to
play the part! I am looking forward to playing the girly and giggly character and
have really enjoyed working with the cast - we've had a lot of fun!"
Barnaby Tucker
Ben is no stranger to the stage having been a member of Exmouth's
youth group Centre Stage before joining EMCO. Previous roles include a
part in Les Miserables with Centre Stage and with EMCo Ethan in ‘The
Full Monty’ (keeping his clothes on this time!) and Lt Buzz Aldrin in
‘South Pacific’. Ben says "I've had lot's of fun working with alongside
both my 'characters' best friend and my 'real life' best mate Lance
(Cornelius). Learning tap has been 'interesting' and learning how to
waltz has been even harder! I hope you all enjoy this evenings show
as much as I enjoy performing it!"
Ermengarde
Rachel has now been with EMCo for two years, enjoying chorus and
dancing roles in every show. As she explained, "I was so happy to get
a part, it's my first part ever!" Rachel joined EMCo for South Pacific in
2008, before which she was a member of centre stage for three years and
went to the London Paladium and Royal Albert Hall to perform with them.
She also worked for three years for Haven holidays as a resident entertainer,
or 'funstar'! Look for Rachel's favourite scene, Harmonia Gardens.

24. Ambrose
Allen was really pleased to have been given the part of Ambrose, although, as he admits "I'm
by no means an Artist as the character description dictates!" He also noted that, "It will be
good to work alongside Rachel as Ermengarde too, even if her character will be crying a lot!
I'll have to have a box of tissues on standby!" Prior to this Allen has been in Mame, Me & My
Girl, The Full Monty, South Pacific and Chess, including recent concerts; 'No Song Unsung' and
'Sounds of the Sixties'. Allen enthused, "All the shows have been really good to do and this one
will be no exception!" Before joinging EMCO, Allen was a member of Centre stage for eight years
and was involved in shows such as Oliver! The Wizard of Oz, Barnum, Calamity Jane and The
Mikado. In his first year at UWE in Bristol, he joined the Centre for Performing Arts and performed
Carousel with them. Allen is both training and working in Adult Learning, to help adults get back to
work, but also likes to catch up with his friends as much as he can as well.
Mrs Rose Ernestine
Anita has been involved with EMCo socially
Having joined the society this year after
since 2003 when she married her husband
moving to Exmouth in 2004 and having a
Mark (Horace Vandergelder) ever since she has
break from the stage to have her two
been gradually more involved with the society,
lovely children, Nicky was previously a
being 'roped into' various tasks come 'show
member of Swanage Operatic Society
time' She became a singing member in 2008,
undertaking leading roles in ‘Carousel’,
performing with EMCo for 'No song unsung'
‘Brigadoon’, ‘My fair lady’ and ‘Godspell’
and 'CHESS' in 2009. "I am delighted to be in
amongst others. Nicky is delighted to be
Dolly as part of a great cast, playing a
playing Ernestine. "I would like to thank
character of 'a certain age and demeanor' I say
the EMCO members for giving me such a
no more"
lovely welcome to the society. I am very
excited about playing this over the top,
Rudolph but extremely good fun cameo role"
Judge
Having once been a waitor at the Old Leonards
Bar (now the Clipper), Hugh feels he has the
appropriate training to do his role justice. Also,
performing twice with EMCo in Exmouth's twin Mike has been with the society for
town in Germany, he feels sufficient research many years,. He has played many
has been done! Hugh has performed many roles such as Tevye in 'Fiddler On
times with EAOS and EMCo, recently and The Roof', Alfie Doolittle in 'My Fair
memorably including Barnaby Tucker in 'Hello,
Lady' and KoKo in 'The Mikado' to
Dolly!', Dave in 'The Full Monty', Ko-Ko in 'The
name but a few. The Judge is
Mikado', Petruccio in 'Kiss Me Kate', Harry
Chitterlo in 'Half A Sixpence' and captain Andy in probably the smallest part he has
'Showboat'. His favourite role to date was Bill played, but he hopes it will still be
Snibson in 'Me And My Girl'. Look for Hugh perfectly formed!
whipping the waiters into shape for the ener-
getic 'Waiter's Gallop'.

25. New Members Associate Membership
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Debra Butler on 01395 268 444 Contact Members’ Secretary Sybil Chamberlain,
on 01392 276 179 or write to 83 Chard Road,
Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 3AY
You can also look on the EMCo website, for more information, as well as our e-mail newsletter, competitions and special offers!
www.emcoexmouth.co.uk
There will be a bucket collection
Carnival House following the show, in support of
& Home ASPIRE
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27. Production Credits
Director Clare Philbrock Programme Anthony Lees
Musical Director Adele Needham Programme Photography Craig Butler
Choreographer Rachel Worsley Printers COPYRITE,
Production Manager Lynne Caygill Re:Solution
Lighting Stage Electrics Westec
Sound Stage Electrics Programme Sellers Sylvia Thompson
Front of House Ron and Joan Worsely
Staging Scenic Projects Raffle Hilary Woodman
Scenery / Set Raised Seating Hugh Chudley
Stage Manager Richard Boud Transport of Raised Seating Mark Chudley
Lighting Operation David Whitehead Banners Mike and Val Clarke
Ian Whildon Publicity Photography Emma Crane (EPS)
Sound Operation Ed Dark Craig Butler
Stage Crew Craig Butler, Paul Caygill,
Andy Jury, Martin Rushton This programme has been printed by
Wardrobe Mistress Clare Philbrock
Dolly’s Dresser Michelle Chudley
Props Beth Caygill, Jane Staddon,
David Sparkes 14 Victoria Road, Exmouth, EX8 1DL
Tel: 01395 260315
Costume Haslemere Wardrobe www.copyrite-print.co.uk
Publicity and Marketing Anthony Lees
Rehearsal Pianist Terry Rainbow
Poster Designer David Youll Priority Booking & Gala Val Clarke
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28. The Band Acknowledgements
Allan Fouracre Piano The Manor Hotel
Steve Grant Reeds The Royal Beacon Hotel
Colin Brocklebank Reeds Brixington Primary School
Jennifer Campbell Reeds Stage Electrics
Steve Douglas Percussion Exmouth Town Council
Maureen Adams Double Bass Crews and Son
Lee Baines Trumpet The Devoncourt Hotel
Henry Clarke Trumpet Vera Lees, for window displays
Chris Holland Trombone Carnival house
Creative sewing
Exmouth Library
All the local businesses that display our posters

29. Wax Lyrical
Aspire changes lives!
become paralysed each year.
vast majority become full time wheelchair users for the rest of their
lives.
the 40,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the UK so that
their families, in work-places and leisure time.
This year our long time member, Craig (a lawyer specialising in
catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury) set himself a target. He
2010. In fact he ducked out of perfoming in Dolly so that he could
get the training in - but he is lurking behind the scenes with the
stage crew!
Craig has now raised over £1000.00 for Aspire, but wants to raise so
much more for this fantastic charity.
As you leave today you will see Craig and his team with collecting
buckets and tins. If you have a few coins to spare, Craig would be
Thank you.

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obituaries
It is with great sadness that EMCo announce the loss of three great friends and patrons of the society this
year. Their support, talent, enthusiasm and most of all friendship will be missed very much by all within
the society who knew them.
Jim Vardy Queenie Smith Bill Anderton
Jim joined the society in 1956, Past President Queenie Smith It is with sadness that the Society announce
the death of Bill Anderton, Vice President and
playing an extra and the spent many years supporting past Treasurer on 5th April 2010 after a short
Bishop in ‘The Vagabond King’. EAOS, through her work for the illness. Bill joined the Society in 1999 after
He spent many years support- society and also by her tireless seeing the November Concert, Musical
Memories of the West End. He had a great
ing the society through working reporting on productions and love for the Society, made many friends there
the Box Office and Ticket sales, concerts in the local press. As a and enjoyed nothing more than appearing on
and also as Vice President. Jim ‘friend to the stars’ both locally stage. His last appearance with the Society
was in March at The Scratch Mikado.
was said to be ‘easy to know’, and away she encouraged and The last 6 months of his life he enjoyed
and made many friends who supported local theatre and her researching the history of the Society for their
will miss him greatly. friends. Centenary Book, which sadly his wife Yvonne
had to complete after his death. His smiling
face will be greatly missed by his family,
friends and all who knew him.

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