Creative Director’s Notes

On behalf of the Performing Arts Team at St. John Plessington Catholic College I would like to welcome youto our theatre this evening to enjoy our modern interpretation of Dick Whittington. Since joining the dramateam in September 2008 I have been provided with opportunities to work with and direct many talentedpupils from all key stages and they have inspired me throughout this rehearsal process. I believe that a goodtheatrical production should gracefully glide along like a swan, pleasing the eye and lightening the soul.However below the surface, hidden from the audience, is the hard work and several weeks of rehearsal frompupils and staff; and so a deserved round of applause should ring out for all those involved at the close ofcurtain tonight.

Every moment of the process has been a happy one as I have watched students develop confidence,performance and team skills throughout. With our version of the tale of Dick Whittington we have injecteda modern twist into what we recognise as a traditional theatre genre. This has been such an exciting journeyfrom taking the story from page to stage and this really is a wonderful showcase of our pupils’ talents inDance, Drama and Music at the College.

As the Creative Director of this show I am extremely proud of our cast and what they have achieved withthis exciting production! So sit back, relax and enjoy. I am confident that our Theatrical Swan will enchantand delight you all tonight.

S.HeraghtyHead of Performance

Producer’s Notes

The second part of SJP’S Christmas Trilogy this year is Dick Whittington. It represents an important milestonein the history of the college inasmuch as it is the first original script done on the large canvas of the CollegeHall. This collaboration into the realms of scripted and devised drama between myself and our talented Headof Performance, Sinead Heraghty, is a great challenge. I always say that the genre of pantomime should neverbe underestimated and approached too flippantly. With pantomime, timing is vital and meaning is createdeach night anew between a special relationship forged in the interaction of performer and audience.

J.OwenHead of Drama

Director of Dance

Sasha has danced for twenty years participating in hundreds of competitions and winning titles includingthe British and European freestyle championships. Sasha studied dance at College and University gaining aBTEC Diploma, a Higher National Diploma and also a BA Hons Degree. Over the past 5 years Sasha has taughta variety of dance styles in many schools and community groups across Merseyside. She currently runs theMillennium Dance Troop and Trust Dance. It has been a real pleasure to have Sasha in the Performing ArtsTeam and the students have benefited from working with an expert in the field of dance. Thank you Sasha!

The Rehearsal Process

The rehearsal schedule for tonight’s performance has been a demanding one and pupils have continuouslyshown commitment, dedication and sheer hard work to make tonight’s performance a success. Not onlyhave pupils’ acting skills been put to the test; they have also had to learn dance routines, with the guidanceof a professional dance teacher, Sasha Davies. Every rehearsal has been a lot of fun for both the cast andthe staff.

The CastDick Whittington

Daniel Curtis

RobinMichael O’Hare

Molly LetwinEmma Kate Donnelly

Olly LetwinJake Gardiner

HollyJenny Cass

Kitty Kat NatNatalie O’Brien

JanineJodie Kinsella

TheKitty Kat

Dolls

The Rats

Cat WomanAbbie Randles

BertJake O’ Shea

SidBradley Smith

Roland RatJacob Thomas

The RatsMatthew Paxton Y9Christopher Bolton Y8Jordan Carbutt Y8Kristian Brown Y8Patrick Beesley Y8Tom Patterson Y8Peter Lang Y8Joseph Rooke Y8

The Kitty Kat DollsHayley O’Brien Y12Lauren McWilliams Y12Rachel McAsey Y10Olivia Webster Y10Ashley Franklin Y10

Street Dance CrewCharlotte Jones Y10Charlotte Doran Y11Charlotte Thompson Y11Lucy Fitzpatrick Y11Nicola McCulloch Y11Charlotte Kearnes Y10Chloe O’Gorman Y7

Junior Theatre CompanyYear 9Michael DeeganDominic CrossleyLauren DicksonLauren BallChristopher StewartYear 8Keiran MooneyRuth Mitchell

Year 8 continued

Hannah NaylorKatie HowardMelanie FergusonFaye WingfieldErin McCullochEllie StevensonBeth KellyGeorge CahillJake CurtisLauren BainesGabriella EmmersonEmily WardKatie HarrisYear 7Michael McDonaghThandeka SibandaJoseph MaloneNicole HeffernanSophie O’BrienCaitlin NennaNyashadeashe ChiwawaRachel EvansRachel PuddiferCara DarchLeanne FearonJessica BeechThomas HughesLiam DaviesHollie BarberNicole WarrenChloe CullenPhoebe LiversageCurtis JonesNicole Francis

The CastDick Whittington . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Curtis Y12Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael O’Hare Y13Molly Letwin . . . . . . . . Emma Kate Donnelly Y13Olly Letwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Gardiner Y8Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake O’Shea Y11Sid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley Smith Y8Janine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jodie Kinsella Y13Holly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Cass Y12Cat Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbie Randles Y13Kitty Kat Nat . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie O’Brien Y13Sweaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Kokburg Y11Betty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Bell Y11Roland Rat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Thomas Y9DJ Ry . . . . . . . . . . Mr S. Rylance (Deputy Head)

The JuniorTheatre Company

Street Dance Crew

The Performing Arts Team

Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr J. OwenCreative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss S. HeraghtyAssistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss S. ChestersDance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sasha DaviesMedia and Design Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss H. RossiterMake-Up Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss J. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wirral Metropolitan College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sixth Form Make-Up Team

Costume Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lesley @ AZ U WEAR BromboroughCostume Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms K. Mc AllisterLighting and Sound Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr R. Austen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. P Leicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Fraser Y12

Director of Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miss J. Stott & Miss J. CarterSet Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr J. Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr T. Anderson

The BandMr J. OwenMr B. LallyMr R. WoodsMiss J. CarterMiss E. McNally

Stage Crew6th Form Theatre Studies Pupils

Thank you to all the staff who supported us in putting on this production.The SJP catering team has provided the refreshments this evening.Thank you!

Wish the cast of Dick Whittington good luck with its production of the pantomime

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