A farce by English author Philip King.
Performed by STADS at St. Teilo’s Church Hall, Bishopston on November 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th & 17th, 1984.
Synopsis
Peter, a famous television series hero, seeks refuge at a country rectory with his mild Uncle Humphrey from all the females who continually chase after him. Humphrey, horrified by the dismissal of his housekeeper by his formidable sister, advertises for a wife, but absent-mindedly omits the important word ‘marriage’. Answers to the advertisement arrive by the sack-load and the arrival of the dignified Bishop of Lax adds to the hectic confusion.
Director/Producer
- Dorothy Morris
Cast (in order of appearance)
- ‘Rev Arthur Humphrey’ ~ David Spear
- ‘Mrs Carter’ ~ Brenda Jones
- ‘Harriette Humphrey’ ~ Margaret Lloyd
- ‘Winifred Barrington-Locke’ ~ Felicity Harris
- ‘Peter Graham’ ~ Andrew Evason
- Photographer ~ Edward Jones
- ‘Josephine de Brissac’ ~ Diane Clarke
- ‘Pixie Potter’ ~ Linzi John
- ‘Bishop of Lax’ ~ Rodney Fryer
- Postman ~ Sid West
Backstage
- Stage Manager ~ John Lloyd
- Assistants ~ Brian Shaw, Mick Shaw
- Lighting ~ John Dixon
- Props ~ Della Jukes, Maria Clee
- Prompt ~ Jill Usher
- Make-up ~ Jill Dixon, Beryl West, Anita Humphreys
- Scenery ~ Jean Hewlett
- Sound Effects ~ Edward Jones
- Coordinating Admin ~ David Spear
- Refreshments, Front-of-House ~ Sid West, Jackie Cooper, Barry Cooper, Jaimes Cooper, Wendy Hemns-Tucker, Catherine Fryer, Karen Spear
Producers’s Note
It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr Bill Payne, a founder member of our society. Bill was our first chairman and served in that capacity and many others for 15 years. A friend and enthusiastic member, we and the whole community will miss him greatly.
Photos
The Cast & Set
Left to right: David Spear (“Rev Humphrey”), Diane Clarke (“Josephine”), Margaret Lloyd (“Hariette”), Linzi John (“Pixie”), Andrew Evason (“Peter”), Felicity Harris (“Winifred”), Edward Jones (Photographer), Brenda Jones (“Mrs Carter”), Sid West (Postman).
The Cast & Set
Left to right: David Spear (“Rev Humphrey”), Diane Clarke (“Josephine”), Margaret Lloyd (“Hariette”), Linzi John (“Pixie”), Andrew Evason (“Peter”), Felicity Harris (“Winifred”), Edward Jones (Photographer), Brenda Jones (“Mrs Carter”), Sid West (Postman).