Spring 2014
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Synopsis
Canterbury Tales made modern by Phil Woods
We recreated a medieval hall for this production, so 'pilgrims' could enjoy their vittles and entertainment before the next stage of their journey.
Five of the Tales were performed each night – "Wife of Bath's Tale"; "Nun's Priest's Tale" (Junior Actonians); "Cook's Tale"; "Pardoner's Tale"; "Reeve's Tale".
Food was served in the interval and drinks were available throughout the night, at the bar. There was a magician and juggler to entertain you before and during the night and music and singing to warm the cockles of your heart.
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Credits
| 1. Cast | |
|---|---|
| Role | Person |
| MC | Rob Pardoe |
| Miller | Nick Sharp |
| Magician | Barry Smith |
| 2. Pardoner’s Tale | |
| Role | Person |
| Narrator | Sarah Godsell |
| Tom | Nick Sharp |
| Dick | Matt Godsell |
| Harry | Nick Pearce |
| Barmaid | Debby Ashton |
| Old Lady | Sue Anstey |
| Monk with Coffin | Ray Bulmer |
| 3. Nun's Priest's Tale (Junior Actonians) | |
| Role | Person |
| Chanticleer | Jack Philpott |
| Pertelote | Ellie Canley |
|
Narrators
|
Cara Walters
Nikolai Stoykovic Jennifer Bellis |
| Fox | Joseph Hatherell |
| Gwen | Grace Flynn |
| Daughter | Harriett Bisp |
| Chickens | |
| 4. Cook’s Tale | |
| Role | Person |
| Cook | Rob Pardoe |
| 5. Wife of Bath's Tale | |
| Role | Person |
| Wife of Bath | Di Pardoe |
| King | Christine Rogers |
| Innocent Girl | Sue Anstey |
| Knight | Dee Mason |
| Woman 1 | Di Roper-Marshall |
| Woman 2 | Andy Fisher |
| Woman 3 | Pat Stimson |
| Queen | Gaynor Clark |
| Hag | Michelle Lucas |
| 6. Reeve's Tale | |
| Role | Person |
| Reeve | Godfrey Laundy |
| John | Mike Schofield |
| Alan | Nick Pearce |
| Miller | Nick Sharp |
| Molly | Rachel Taylor |
| Mrs Simpkins | Jenny McDowell |
| Horse | Sue Anstey |
| 7. Crew | |
| Role | Person |
| Stage Manager | Bob Allen |
| Musical Director | Rob Pardoe |
| Lighting & Sound | Mark Whitehouse |
| Costume Co-ordinator | Pat Stimson |
| Rehearsal Prompt | Angie Croome |
|
Hall Decorations & Stage Set
|
Ann Aplin
Maureen Blake Ray Bulmer Bob Allen Mark Whitehouse |
| Food Co-ordinator | Bob Allen |
| Bar | Margaret Bulmer |
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Front of House
|
Steve Birch
Ray Bulmer |
| Photographs | Ray Bulmer |
Dates:
- 15th May 2014 7:30pm at Iron Acton Parish Hall
- 16th May 2014 7:30pm at Iron Acton Parish Hall
- 17th May 2014 7:30pm at Iron Acton Parish Hall