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CODY FARNBOROUGH AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

Present

Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association

Choreographer

SUE GROSVENOR

Musical Director

DEREK CANFIELD

Directed by

SUE SAMPSON

Stage Manager

MIKE DAVALL

Lighting Designer

MELVYN FRYER

Sound Manager

NICK HARVEY

Front of House Manager

LINDA DENNY

Make-up Managers

ALISON BEDFORD

DIANE BEDFORD

Costume Manager

PHILIP ALNER

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ELAINE ADAMS

PETER STILL

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Publicity Manager

DEBORAH OXENHAM

22nd-27th September 2003

Princes Hall, Aldershot

An amateur production by arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Ltd. Of New York.

PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES

Registered Charity No. 257135

Book by Joe Masteroff

Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood

Music by John Kander

Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Broadway Production directed by Harold Prince

Produced for the stage by Harold Prince

Welcome to our production of “Cabaret”. This highly entertaining musical with dark undertones opened on Broadway in 1966 and, after some early controversy, grew in distinction and became a long-running, award- winning success. In 1972, with some plot modifications, it was made into a film, famously starring Liza Minelli as Sally Bowles and Joel Grey as the EMCEE - for which he won an Academy Award.

Set in the turbulent city of Berlin just before the Nazi party’s rise to power, the show is based on Christopher Isherwood’s Berlin Stories and John Van Druten’s play “I Am a Camera” which reflect the corruption of

that society. The plot interweaves the ill-fated love affair of Sally with an American writer, and the tragic relationship between a middle-aged German landlady and her Jewish suitor, whilst the EMCEE and girls in the second-rate nightclub portray the prevailing decadence. The unusual construction of the show, where the musical numbers provide a framework for the action of the play (rather than the other way around), brought a new approach to the art of musical theatre. Its creators, Kander and Ebb, produced another controversial musical in 1975, “Chicago” - their gritty satire on the US justice system, but that has had to await recent revivals to attain major success.

In March 2004, following “Cabaret” and in marked contrast, we will be putting on the delightful “Me and My Girl”, set in Lambeth and Hampshire (where else but) and we continue in light-hearted vein with our presentation in September 2004 of the classic, definitive American musical “Oklahoma!”. Do come along with friends and family to join in the fun.

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Act One begins in the seedy Kit Kat Klub, Berlin,

in 1929, just before Hitler’s rise to power. The first person to greet us is the menacing, yet fascinating EMCEE.

We now find ourselves in a railway carriage heading towards Berlin, in which Clifford Bradshaw, an American novelist, is hoping to gain inspiration from the famous city to write his novel. Another man enters the carriage, Ernst Ludwig, a native of Berlin. We are lead to believe that Ernst has smuggled silk stockings and perfume from Paris in one of his briefcases. Ernst recommends to Cliff an excellent place to stay in Berlin and Cliff agrees to give Ernst English lessons.

Cliff decides to take Ernst’s advice and rent a room from Fraulein Schneider. Although she haggles, Cliff states that he can afford very little and they agree a price of fifty marks. Schneider tells Cliff of her previous life as a wealthy woman and the changes she has experienced to lead her to this state of destitution.

Back at the Kit Kat Klub, the EMCEE introduces us to the vivacious Sally Bowles, the lead Klub performer and the delectable Kit Kat Girls.

Cliff makes contact with Sally using the telephones, which are situated on all the tables in the Klub. Sally introduces herself. She is English, and finds Cliff’s accent and poetry extremely attractive.

Back in Cliff’s room Ernst is having his first English lesson. He realises that Cliff needs money, and suggests he supplement his income by making visits to Paris for him. Sally enters and pleads with Cliff to let her move in with him, as she has been thrown out of her rooms. “But I’ve only got one narrow bed”, explains Cliff. “We’ll think of something”, says Sally. The EMCEE picks up on the naughty aspect of this with his next song.

We are greeted with Fraulein Kost, also renting a room at Fraulein Schneider’s place. Schneider enters and argues with Kost, “I don’t want to catch you bringing in any more sailors!” Herr Schultz, another guest, enters with some fruit for Fraulein Schneider, which he has taken from his shop. The ‘rare’ pineapple that she is greeted with is enough to make her sing.

Cliff is enjoying his stay in Berlin. He has much to write about and much to do in the City and tells us of his enjoyment. He agrees to bring back a parcel from Paris for Ernst, for which he will be well paid. He is also told that it is for a ‘political’ party. Sally suddenly announces that she is pregnant and the father of the child is Cliff, this puts a whole new perspective on the relationship.

Meanwhile, Fraulein Kost is caught with three sailors coming out of her room. This is too much for Herr Schultz, who states that she should have more respect for his future wife, Fraulein Schneider. Both realise what he has just blurted out and with a little embarrassment they both consider their future together.

An engagement party is planned at Herr Schultz’s fruit shop. At the party Sally presents the couple with a glass fruit bowl as an engagement gift and Herr Schultz entertains the guests with a little Jewish homily. Ernst, who is also at the party, is disgusted by this and creates a scene. Cliff is angry with Ernst as he realises that the goods he has transported are to fund the Nazi party. Fraulein Kost attempts to defuse the tension by inviting Ernst and the guests to sing with her.

THE STORY OF “CABARET”

Act Two opens back at the Kit Kat Klub.

The newly engaged couple are experiencing, at first hand, the growing wave of victimisation by the Nazi Party.

In Cliff’s room, Fraulein Schneider returns the fruit bowl. She explains that she can see no future in her marriage to Herr Schultz because he is a jew, and has broken off their engagement. Both Sally and Cliff try to reassure her that things will turn out all right, but she is adamant.

Cliff and Sally argue about her desire to continue working at the Klub. Cliff wants her to come back to America with him to have the baby. Sally finds herself torn between two worlds.

Later, in Cliff’s room, Sally and Cliff slowly come to terms with the separate lives that they now must lead.

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SHOW HISTORY

“Cabaret” began as literature, "Berlin Stories" by Christopher Isherwood. These were adapted by Van Druten for the stage as "I Am a Camera" starring Julie Harris, which won her the 1952 Tony Award for Best Actress. A film version of the play was made in 1955 starring Miss Harris, Laurence Harvey & Shelly Winters. The story of a sleazy Berlin on the cusp of the 1930s - and in particular of a not particularly talented, but always mesmerising singer named Sally Bowles, has never failed to capture critics and audiences alike.

In 1966 when it was announced that Harold Prince would produce and direct a musical version of John Van Druten's “I Am a Camera” with a book by Joe Masteroff (with whom Prince had worked on "She Loves Me") and a score by the young team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (whose previous Broadway show "Flora the Red Menance" had been produced by Prince) no one could have foreseen that a landmark Broadway musical was in the making.

“Cabaret” opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, New York City on November 20th, 1966. The original cast featured Joel Grey (EMCEE), Jill Haworth (Sally), Bert Convy (Clifford), Jack Gifford (Herr Schultz), and Lotte Lenya (Fraulein Schneider). It won 8 Tony awards and ran for 1,166 performances. The show was also a smash in London with Judi Dench (Sally) and Barry Dennen (EMCEE). Everywhere the show played around the world, it proved a sensation.

The show was revived at the Imperial Theatre, New York City on October 22nd, 1987, with Grey reprising his original role.

The 1972 film version featured Liza Minnelli (Sally), Joel Grey (EMCEE), Michael York (Clifford) and was directed by Bob Fosse, it won 8 Oscars. The film streamlined the show's dual plots and brought a more authentic "divine decadence" to the proceedings. Due to the film's worldwide success and celebrated performances, its imagery has left an indelible mark on the consciousness of fans the world over.

“Cabaret” is currently being staged at Studio 54 in New York City, now known as the Kit Kat Klub. This revival production was the winner of the 1998 Tony for Best Musical Revival and has gone on to over 2000 performances at Studio 54 since it opened on March 19th 1998. This latest production has departed from the traditional theatre style seating and transports the audience back to a seedy Berlin nightclub on the edge of the 1930s. So much so that the audience is actually seated at tables and bar service is available, with the room engulfed in bold smoky lighting.

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Sue Sampson (Director) Sue has been acting, singing, directing and choreographing for more years than she cares to count! She has directed for many Societies including Farnborough, Godalming, Woking and Andover, and most recently “Kiss Me Kate” for BAOS in Basingstoke. She has played many principal roles – Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun”, Mary Magdalene in ‘Superstar’, Ado Annie in ‘Oklahoma’ and Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” – and in 2001 was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Woking Drama Festival for her performance as Sganarelle’s wife in Moliere’s farce “Sganarelle”. She has choreographed “Sweet Charity”, “Fiddler” and “The King and I” amongst others, and won NODA awards for her productions of “Carousel”, “Chess” and “Sweeney Todd”. Sue trained at the Laban Art of Movement Centre and Trent Park College, and is now Head of Drama at Gordon’s School. Her hobbies are eating, sleeping through ‘Countdown’, buying furniture for her Dolls House and driving to rehearsals.

Derek Canfield (Musical Director) Derek has been fascinated with the story and history of “Cabaret” since he saw the play “I am a Camera” in the West End, rather a long time ago. Hence he was thrilled when the Society eventually chose to perform “Cabaret” back in 1989. Little then did he think he would have a second opportunity to be Musical Director for the Society’s production of “Cabaret”. Whereas the music of “Cabaret” has been revised several times in professional productions, Derek believes that the Society’s production in 1989 was so successful that this time Derek has worked on a revival of the music, rather than any revision. And Derek can’t wait for our next production, in say another 14 years time!

Mike Davall (Stage Manager) This production of “Cabaret” marks Mike’s 60th show for the Society. Life with the Operatic Society started back in 1971 with “Camelot” and has been varied and interesting ever since. Every show, even repeats, have been different and have always created that buzz of excitement during show week. This is the Society’s second visit to the Kit Kat Klub, the first being back in 1989, and because the music and score are so good there’s no doubt that this return visit will be one of repeated enjoyment. The next show, in March 2004, “Me and My Girl” will once again be a scenic challenge once Mike has worked out how on earth to stage it! No doubt he will have sorted out the logistical nightmare by then.

Sue Grosvenor (Choreographer) Sue is no stranger to the theatre having studied at the Italia Conti Drama School. Her claims to fame include appearances in both "Grange Hill" and "The Morecombe and Wise Christmas Show". Sue joined CFAOS in 1999 for “Crazy For You”, having spent that summer teaching most of the Society how to tap dance! She has since appeared in “Guys and Dolls”, “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” and “Chess”. Her real love is choreography and this is the third show Sue has choreographed for CFAOS. “Cabaret” follows “South Pacific” and “Oliver!”. She says she's thoroughly enjoyed working on this show, not least because the dancers have been up for non-stop rehearsals and prepared to try anything! When she's not choreographing, Sue works as a management and personal development trainer in London.

CAST

Master of Ceremonies (EMCEE) ................................................................................ Ron Walker Clifford Bradshaw .......................................................................................................John Canfield Ernst Ludwig ............................................................................................................. Jonathan Astill Customs Officer ...............................................................................................................Philip Alner

Kit Kat Girls

Rosie ..................................................................................................................... Juliette Hammond Lulu ..................................................................................................................................Siân Thomas Frenchie .......................................................................................................................... Lisa Fletcher Texas ...................................................................................................................Deborah Oxenham Fritzie .......................................................................................................................... Christine White Maria ........................................................................................................................... Emma Loader

Waiters

Franz ................................................................................................................................Tim Canfield Bobby ...........................................................................................................................Roger Johnson Hans ............................................................................................................................Matt Benbrook

Sally Bowles ............................................................................................................. Joanne Bonnett Fraulein Schneider ....................................................................................................... Giga Phillips Herr Schultz .....................................................................................................................David Main Telephone Girl ............................................................................................................... Sue Canfield Fraulein Kost .............................................................................................................Larissa Waring Max ....................................................................................................................................Chris ArmesTwo Ladies ...................................................................................Lisa Fletcher and Siân Thomas Tenor ............................................................................................................................Richard Young Gorilla .......................................................................................................................Martin Sampson

Stage Band

Natasha Cuevas (Tenor Sax), Jan Dare (Drums), Gill Falshawe (Trombone), Vivian Jones (Piano)

Telephone Boys and Girls

Sue Canfield, Julian Clinton, Eve Earles, Jonathan Hart, Mike Lehman, Gary Oxenham, Lynda Taylor, Zoë Woodhams, Richard Young

German Sailors

Jonathan Hart, Gary Oxenham, Richard Young

Chorus and Guests at the Kit Kat Klub

Claire Fryer, Sophie Fryer, Ann-Marie Moss, Clare Nisbet, June Thomas, Haydn Thomas

Cast of Characters

(In order of appearance)

ACT 1

Scene 1: Kit Kat Klub Willkommen ......................... EMCEE, Kit Kat Klub Girls and Waiters

Scene 2: Train to Berlin Welcome To Berlin ..................................................................EMCEE

Scene 3: Cliff's Room So What ............................................................... Fraulein Schneider

Telephone Song ........................................................ Telephone Girl

Scenes 4 and 5: Kit Kat Klub Don't Tell Mama .....................................Sally and Kit Kat Klub Girls

Telephone Dance ......................................... Cliff, Kit Kat Klub Girls,

Waiters, Telephone Boys and Girls

Scene 6: Cliff's Room Perfectly Marvellous ................................................... Sally and Cliff

Scene 7: Kit Kat Klub Two Ladies ................................................... EMCEE and Two Ladies

Scene 8: Fraulein Schneider's Living Room It Couldn't Please Me More ........................Schneider and Schultz

Scene 9: Kit Kat Klub Tomorrow Belongs To Me ..................................... EMCEE and Men

Scene 10: Cliff's Room Why Should I Wake Up? .............................................................. Cliff

Maybe This Time .......................................................................... Sally

Scene 11: Kit Kat Klub Money ........................ EMCEE, Sally, Kit Kat Klub Girls and Waiters

Scene 12: Fraulein Schneider's Living Room Married ..........................................................Schneider and Schultz

Scene 13: Herr Schultz's Fruit Shop Fruit Shop Dance ........................................................The Company

Meeskite ..................................................................Schultz and Sally

Reprise: Tomorrow Belongs To Me ....... Kost, Ernst and Company

ACT 2

Entr'acte .......................................................................... Stage Band

Scene 1: Kit Kat Klub Kick Line .................................................................... Kit Kat Klub Girls

Scene 2: Herr Schultz's Fruit Shop Reprise: Married ...................................................................... Schultz

Scene 3: Kit Kat Klub If You Could See Her .......................................... EMCEE and Gorilla

Scene 4: Cliff's Room What Would You Do ......................................................... Schneider

Scene 5: Kit Kat Klub Mein Herr .................................................Sally and Kit Kat Klub Girls

Cabaret ........................................................................................ Sally

Scene 6: Cliff's Room

Scene 7: Train Compartment Finale Ultimo ...............................Cliff, EMCEE, Sally and Company

There will be an interval of 20 minutes between Acts One and Two

Audrey Mitten

Life Member of this Society

We dedicate this production to Audrey Mitten who

died on 4th September. A member of this Society for

more than 30 years. Audrey commanded the greatest

respect and affection as our Front of House Manager

and later as Joint Honorary Secretary.

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRINCIPALS

Master Of Ceremonies (EMCEE) - Ron Walker Ron joined the Society in 1973 for our first production of “Kismet” and has appeared in all but six of the Society’s productions since — over fifty shows! His first principal role was as Lun Tha in “The King and I” and other roles have included Benny Southstreet in “Guys ’n’ Dolls”, Emile de Becque in “South Pacific”, Mr. Perkins in “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” and his memorable role as Fagin in “Oliver!”. Ron last appeared for the Society as the spoil sport reporter Melvyn P. Thorpe in our production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". Despite his considerable experience, he considers the role of the EMCEE as his greatest challenge to date. Ron and his wife Charlotte, also a member of the Society, recently became the proud parents of a baby girl, Lily, who is already developing theatrical tendencies.

SALLY BOWLES - Joanne Bonnett Joanne is thrilled to be making her debut with the society. She started singing and performing on stage (and off!) when very young and went on to play principal roles in many musicals, including “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Half a Sixpence”. She was in the opening production at The Wilde Theatre in Bracknell. Throughout university she had fun with Falling Angels Theatre Company in Hull and at the Edinburgh Fringe, and was a finalist in The National Student Drama Festival. There has been rather a long break whilst working on her best productions to date; Daniel (6) and Adam (3). She also sings regularly at St Paul's in Camberley (in an entirely different style to Sally!). Joanne says it's great to get back on stage and would like to thank Vanessa for a push in the right direction, her Mum and her husband, Tim for all their support; but she can't promise she won't want to do it all again!

CLIFFORD BRADSHAW - John Canfield John's first production with the Society was “The Music Man”, at the age of 10. “Cabaret” will be his 30th Show with CFAOS and he is thrilled to take on the part of Cliff. His most challenging role was that of Judas in “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Other credits include Carl Olsen in “Street Scene” and Ephraim in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. More recently, John enjoyed playing the part of an Aggie American football player in the Society's production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, so much so that he has just played the same part with another local society. John is married to Sue (also in the cast) and has 2 young lads, who are perhaps destined to follow the family onto the stage!

BIOGRAPHIES - THE PRINCIPALS (CONTINUED)

FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER - Giga Phillips Giga has appeared in a variety of operatic, drama and panto productions since joining this society in 1985. She has portrayed many roles; favourites include Golde “Fiddler on the Roof”, Ruth “Pirates of Penzance”, Mrs Sowerberry “Oliver”, Beggar Woman “Lorca's Blood Wedding”, Fairy Godmother “Cinderella”, Wicked Queen “Snow White”, Prince of Arragon “The Merchant of Venice”, The Fool “King Lear”. Last year she played Doatsey Mae in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. Recently she appeared as Janet in NFRC's “David Copperfield”. As Musical Director (pantomime) and Assistant Director (musicals), she has enjoyed theatre production and is Producer for the forthcoming “Sindbad the Sailor” with the Scout Fellowship.

FRAULIEN KOST - Larissa Waring Larissa hasn't been in the business long and was usually more likely to be found in the orchestra pit as a violinist rather than on stage. Although she lives in Farnborough, she is originally from Nottingham, where she studied music for many years. She currently works as a buyer in Farnham and it was through a friend that she was introduced to Farnham Amateur Operatic Society a year ago where she learnt her trade in “Oklahoma” and “Mikado”. Her first show with CFAOS was “Chess” and she enjoyed it so much that she decided to audition for “Cabaret”. This is Larissa’s first principal role and, while very excited about it, she is also a little concerned about type casting. Her last role was playing one of Mona's girls in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. Is someone trying to tell her something?

HERR SCHULTZ - David Main David has been involved in amateur dramatics since the 1970s, during which time he gained the best actor award at the 1984 Woking Drama Festival and a couple of firsts at local singing festivals. He has also written and directed two shows for a local society. David joined CFAOS in the 1980s playing many major and minor roles, most recently as the Governor in CFAOS' 2002 production of “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”. In the 60s David played drums professionally supporting several pop stars of the day. He has also played drums with local vocal charity group In Harmony which he has now joined as a singer. In the last six months, David has been working semi-professionally as comedy/vocal entertainer and is (hint, hint) available for bookings.

ERNST LUDWIG - Jonathan Astill Jonathan has been performing since he was 4 years old when he played the cow in the school nativity play! Things have moved on since then, however, and he has taken roles in both plays and musicals. During the 1990s, he was a member of the Chinnor Operatic Society (now Chinnor Musical Theatre) in Oxfordshire, where he played Nanki-Poo in "Mikado", Gaylord Ravenal in "Showboat", Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls" and Bill Snibson in "Me and My Girl". Whilst with Chinnor, he also directed "My Fair Lady" and "Carousel". Jonathan left Oxfordshire in early 2000 and moved to Fleet. Following a 3 year break, due to work commitments, he recently returned to the stage playing Anatoly in CFAOS' production of "Chess".

THE ORCHESTRA

Piccolo/Flute/Clarinet/Soprano/Alto Sax ...................................Andrea Morris Elspeth Cook Oboe/Cor Anglais/Clarinet/Tenor Sax .............................................Hazell Todd Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax ........................................Catherine Stagg Horn ......................................................................................................Austin Pepper Trumpet ............................................................................................. Annette Peters Annette Cowles Trombone ............................................................................................Eddie Harmer Trombone/Tuba .................................................................................... Paul Dodge Percussion ......................................................................................................Fran Tull Guitar/Banjo ...................................................................................... John Pridmore Violin ........................................................................................................David White Juliet Balch Viola ............................................................................................................. Ann Lloyd Cello .......................................................................................................... Richard Toll Bass ............................................................................................... Jonathan Williams

THE CAST

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Sue Sampson

Assistant Director: Sophie Fryer

Musical Director: Derek Canfield

Deputy Musical Director: John Pridmore

Choreographer: Sue Grosvenor

Stage Manager: Mike Davall

Assistant Stage Managers: Andy Harding Andy Piercy

Stage Crew: Peter Atlee Joyce Atlee

Rob Christopher Richard Dwan

Philip Goddard Fred Hammick

Ted Hills Dave Ireton

Stella Lippiatt Robert Phillips

Jim Prescott Jo White

Stephen Williams

Lighting Designer: Melvyn Fryer

Lighting Assistants: Julie Dance Alan Davis Peter Wildsmith

Sound Manager: Nick Harvey

Prompt: Carrie Canfield

Rehearsal Pianist: Nancy Sparrow

Fight Director: Nic Main

Box Office Managers: Peter Still Elaine Adams

Front of House Manager: Linda Denny

Make-up Managers: Alison Bedford Diane Bedford

Make-up Team: Karen Canfield Amy Fletcher Lisa Miles

Kimberley Nichols Jean Pharo Victoria Taylor

Costume Manager: Philip Alner

Assistant Costume Managers: Ann-Marie Moss

Properties: Anne Garrood Barbara Leedale

Stage Door Keeper: Peter Taylor

Photographs: Steve Wake

Publicity Manager: Deborah Oxenham

Publicity Team: Chris Armes Lucy Armes Tania Armes

Tim Canfield Julian Clinton Jane Mumford

Gary Oxenham Christine White

“Cabaret” and “Me and My Girl”

Artwork: Tim Canfield

Website: Gary Oxenham

Programme: Chris Armes Julian Clinton

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Construction & Painting: Mike Davall Anne Garrood Fred Hammick

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Don’t miss the next productions from the Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society

Me And My Girl 22nd - 27th March 2004

Oklahoma!20th - 25th September 2004

42nd Street 14th - 19th March 2005

Full details about our society and forthcoming productions can be found on our website at:

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CODY FARNBOROUGH AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

A BRIEF HISTORY

Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society is a charitable organisation, which has raised almost £50,000 for local charities in its long history. Formed in 1920 originally as the RAE Dramatic and Operatic Society, its first musical production was an operetta with a Chinese theme, "The Golden Amulet", which was performed in the old RAE Concert Hall. Sadly proving uneconomical to maintain, this was demolished in 1929.

The Society was lucky enough to be granted the use of the Farnborough Town Hall until 1940, when it was taken over completely as a Civil Defence Centre. During this period the association with the town of Farnborough grew to the extent that in 1935 the Society was reconstituted as the "Farnborough and Royal Aircraft Establishment Amateur Operatic Society".

With the loss of the Town Hall in 1940, the Society was again without a home but a saviour appeared in the unlikely person of Mr Garcia, the lessee of the Theatre Royal, Aldershot. During the very first production ("The Mikado") the Air Raid Warning sounded and Pooh-Bah kneeling before the Mikado said "Your Majesty, I have to announce that the sirens have just gone off". The audience responded with one of the most prolonged rounds of applause the Society has ever received. Needless to say the show went on!

The large stage of the Theatre Royal enabled the Society to expand its repertoire of musicals, with an average of 5,500 people seeing each production, and it was with some regret that the Society had to say goodbye to the Theatre Royal at the end of the war. However, the new RAE Assembly Hall became available in 1944 and the Society returned to its original home again. This ushered in a long period of stability when the Society staged a wide range of shows, many of them quite ambitious for such a small stage.

1973 saw the transfer of productions to the Princes Hall when it opened in Aldershot, offering a much larger hall with its big stage and auditorium.

In more recent years, the Society has performed critically acclaimed shows such as Kurt Weill's "Street Scene", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Crazy for You", "Sweeney Todd" and "Chess", which won the Society its most recent NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) Award for Excellence.

Today the Society enjoys the patronage of QinetiQ (formerly DERA). In 2001 the members decided that it would be appropriate to change the Society’s name to “Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society” in order to reflect its continued links with its historical home.

Chairman Mr. H. Thomas

Treasurer Mr. E. McLoughlin

Business Manager Mr. C. Armes

Secretaries Mrs. J. Mumford

Mrs. L. Taylor

Box Office Managers Mrs. E. Adams

Mr. P. Still

Librarian Mr. P. Taylor

Publicity Manager Mrs. D. Oxenham

Minutes Secretary Mrs. V. Higgins

General Committee Mr. T. Canfield Mrs. E. Earles Mrs. S. Fryer Mr. R. Walker Mr. D. White

OFFICERS & COMMITTEE 2003 / 2004

The Society gratefully acknowledges the valuable support received from Life Members, Vice Presidents, Patrons, Programme Sellers, Stewards and all those who have contributed to the production. Special thanks are due to the Princes Hall Manager and his staff for their help and co-operation, and to members of the local St. John Ambulance Brigade who are on duty in the hall throughout the week.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1921 The Golden Amulet 1922 The Pirates of Penzance 1923 Patience 1924 The Mikado The Yeomen of the Guard 1925 Les Cloches de Corneville 1926 The Gondoliers 1927 The Pirates of Penzance 1929 The Rebel Maid 1930 The Geisha 1931 H.M.S. Pinafore The Yeomen of the Guard 1932 Iolanthe 1933 Patience 1935 The Mikado 1936 The Gondoliers 1937 Ruddigore 1938 Les Cloches de Corneville 1939 The Yeomen of the Guard 1940 The Pirates of Penzance 1941 The Mikado 1942 A Waltz Dream 1943 The Desert Song 1944 The Vagabond King The Gondoliers 1945 Good Night, Vienna Iolanthe 1946 The Rebel Maid 1947 The Yeomen of the Guard 1948 H.M.S. Pinafore 1949 The Mikado 1950 The Pirates of Penzance 1951 The Arcadians 1952 The Quaker Girl 1953 A Country Girl 1954 Rose Marie 1955 Waltz Time 1956 The Desert Song 1957 The Gondoliers 1958 The Vagabond King 1959 The Gypsy Baron 1960 Iolanthe 1961 White Horse Inn 1962 Brigadoon 1963 Night in Venice 1964 South Pacific 1965 Show Boat 1966 The Land of Smiles 1967 Oklahoma! 1968 Merrie England 1969 Orpheus in the Underworld 1970 Chu Chin Chow 1971 Camelot 1972 Die Fledermaus 1973 Fiddler on the Roof 1974 Kismet 1975 The Music Man 1976 The Merry Widow Robert and Elizabeth 1977 Le Belle Hélène The King and I

1978 Kiss Me Kate My Fair Lady 1979 Rose Marie Half a Sixpence 1980 Carousel Oliver! 1981 Carmen Brigadoon 1982 Die Fledermaus The Most Happy Fella 1983 Guys and Dolls Annie Get Your Gun 1984 Show Boat The Yeomen of the Guard 1985 Camelot Orpheus in the Underworld 1986 Oklahoma! The Desert Song 1987 White Horse Inn South Pacific 1988 Kismet The Pajama Game 1989 My Fair Lady Cabaret 1990 The Merry Widow Variety Showcase 1991 Gigi Street Scene (Premiere) 1992 Fiddler on the Roof The Gypsy Baron 1993 High Society * Sweet Charity 1994 The Mikado Hello Dolly 1995 * Jesus Christ Superstar Kiss Me Kate 1996 * The Pirates of Penzance * Carousel 1997 Orpheus in the Underworld Chicago 1998 Calamity Jane Carmen 1999 Crazy for You * Sweeney Todd 2000 Guys and Dolls South Pacific 2001 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Oliver! 2002 Die Fledermaus Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2003 * Chess

PAST PRODUCTIONS

* NODA AWARD WINNING PRODUCTIONS

If you have enjoyed this performance why not join our Society? Applications for vice presidents, patrons, full and junior membership are

always welcomed. As well as performing on stage you may wish to consider scenery construction, stage crew, costume or make-up.

Auditions for principal parts in our next show “Me and My Girl”, will be held on Sunday October 12th 2003 and you can apply by either

contacting our secretary by telephone on 01252 653412, by e-mail on jane@jmumford.force9.net or by completing the slip below.

I am interested in joining the Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society.

Please send me further details of the following:

Vice President or Patron Scenery Construction Costume/Make-up

Performing Stage Crew Other (please specify)

Name/s Address

Phone

Please post to: The Secretary, Cody Farnborough A.O.S., 30 Cedar Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 7RB

DON’T MISS OUR NEXT PRODUCTION

Please do not bring cameras or tape recorders into the auditorium and switch off all mobile telephones and pagers.

Please remember that noises such as coughing, whispering, rustling of programmes and digital watch bleeps can be disturbing to performers, and spoil the performance for other members of the audience.

All gangways, corridors and external passageways intended for exit must be kept entirely free from obstruction, whether permanent or temporary.

NO STANDING ALLOWED

NO SMOKING IN THE AUDITORIUM

NO VISITORS BACKSTAGE

NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING

Thank you for your co-operation.

NOTICE TO PATRONS

Full details about our Society and forthcoming productions can be

found on our Web Site

www.dfaos.co.uk

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