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AD79 (5m, 4f, 1m/f) |
| AD 79 is the story of the lives and
loves, dreams and schemes of the citizens of Roman
Pompeii just prior to the earth shattering events
that would leave the town forever frozen in time.
The only musical where the audience knows how it
ends, before the curtain goes up! |
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Rush! (Principals
: 4m, 3f) |
| This powerful, professional musical
tells the moving story of immigrant gold diggers
and their quest for instant fortune. With a strong
storyline and a modern score, it demands the resources
of a professional, semi-pro or large amateur group
to be successful. Three previous profesional productions
in the equivalent of the West End in New Zealand. |
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Threads (Principals
: 5m, 3f, Support : 5m, 1f) |
| A story of the Industrial Revolution, brimming
with tragedy, humor and passion. Hardship and hard
work were commonplace at the beginning of the 19th
Century, but in their attempts to bring improved
working and living conditions, the characters living
in Oldham in this musical epitomise the wider struggle
that was prevalent in the large industrial towns
of England. 'Threads' has a strong storyline, some
challenging character roles and plenty of chorus
work. |
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Witchfinder
(Principals : 5m, 3f, Support : 5m, 1f) |
| Winner : Best
Book & Lyrics, GMDF Festival 2009 (together
with four other prizes) |
| 17th Century Lancashire telling the story of two
young lovers from different classes, backgrounds
and worlds thrust together in a melting pot of politics
and suspicion. The King, his court and his henchman
(the Witchfinder), each with a different vested
interest, take up against the innocent Catholic
residents of Pendle who they suspect are witches.
A powerful story with dominant characters and soaring
themes, the musical traces the heart-rending events
and their consequences, painting a picture that
encompasses life and of loss, but equally tells
of love and of hope. |
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Wuthering Heights
(Principals : 3m, 4f, Support : 3m, 1f; with 3m,
1f junior and Chorus) |
| The haunting image of Heathcliffe searching the
moors for the ghost of his beloved Cathy must be
one of the enduringly passionate scenes in English
literature. This adaptation has been recognised
by the Brontë Society as marking the first
time that the true spirit of this masterpiece has
been captured in music. Heathcliffe enters the House
On The Hill, and the wild boy falls for Cathy, but
attracts nothing but hatred from Hindley, her brother.
The magnificent music that perfectly complements
the dialogue was captured on a concept CD featuring
Lesley Garrett, Dave Willetts and Bonnie Langford. |
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