Hi-De-Hi – Cast and Crew – The Marlow Players

The Crew

Director	Gloria Kendrick
Stage Manager	Brian Plested
Deputy Stage Manager	Caroline Law
ASM	Sue Lovell
Set construction	Graham Evans Brian Plested Charlie Foord
Lighting	Graham Evans
Sound	Charlie Foord
Properties	Brian Plested
Costumes	Gloria Kendrick
Front of house	Iris Plested
Posters	Brian Couling
Telephone bookings	Iris Plested
Website	Brian Couling
Programme	Tony Bew
Transport	Louis Plested

	Stage Manager *Brian Plested* Brian first joined us backstage in “Haywire” and has actually appeared onstage in “The Darling Buds of May”. Unfortunately, this is Brian’s last production for The Players, since he is retiring and moving up north. We wish him well and thank him for all his and his wife, Iris’s efforts for the past 11 years.
	Deputy Stage Manager *Caroline Law* Caroline has been with us since “The Darling Buds of May”; somebody had to be backstage while the rest of the crew were gallivanting on stage. Caroline attends to all those small details that make the bigger picture, making sure everybody and everything is in the right place at the right time, including Brian.
	Lighting *Graham Evans* Graham is a “Hobson’s Choice” debutante and has thrown himself into all things technical backstage. He has even appeared in an acting role in “The Darling Buds of May”. He is grateful that this production has an interesting lighting plot, not just lights up, lights down as usual.
	Sound *Charlie Foord* Charlie, “Gadget” as he is affectionately known, joined The Players for the production of “Tons of Money”. He has a lot more to do in this production than usual and has been trawling the web for bits and pieces of 1950’s music and songs. He needs to be on the ball, so no chance for a snooze for this one.
	Assistant Stage Manager Sue Lovell Sue is brand new to The Players, and indeed to Am Dram. Sue came to The Players via her brother, Robin, who played Thundercloud in “Laughter in the Dark”. She has been attending rehearsals and is still blissfully unaware of the bedlam that is backstage during productions.

The Cast

	Gladys Pugh *Julia Ashton* This is Julia’s second outing for The Marlow Players. She previously played Alec Ogleby’s efficient and no-nonsense secretary, Lydia Prentice in Laughter in the Dark. Here she vamps it up as Gladys Pugh, the popular sports organiser and the voice of Radio Maplin. Her broad Welsh accent has been affecting the rest of the cast, nearly as much as it affects Jeffrey.
	Sylvia Garnsey *Sara Di Donna* Sara has been with The Players for nearly a couple of decades in roles large and small. It has been a few productions since her last appearance as Yvette, the saucy French maid, in “’Allo ‘Allo”. But now she’s back as Gladys Pugh’s nemesis. We also thank her husband Ciro (the reason why she has missed a few productions) for sponsoring our banner.
	Betty Whistler *Kate Raynor* This Kate’s second outing for The Players but her first in the UK; she appeared in our last production “Laughter in the Dark”, in France. The French audience had no problems understanding her since she was only wailing and waving her right hand about. This time she actually gets to speak.
	Gary & The Bailiff *Tony Gammond* This is Tony’s first outing with The Players and, being a chap, got the extra duties of an extra part. He is Wendy’s husband and stepped in to see what this Am Dram malarkey is all about. I hope he enjoys himself and comes back for more.
	Peggy Ollerenshaw *Jennifer Major* Jen first appeared for The Players in 2004 as Maggie in “Hobson’s Choice”. She has played both leading and minor roles since. She last appeared as the “Merry Widow Moore” in “Prescription for Murder”. Here she plays Peggy, the manic northern cleaner with pretensions of stardom. The accent will be no worries for Jen since she originates from New Zealand.
	Jeffrey Fairbrother *David Choules* David first appeared for The Players in two roles in “’Allo ‘Allo”. He then followed that up as one of the readers in “The Hollow Crown”. Here he plays the archaeologist turned Entertainments Manager and the object of Gladys Pugh’s scheming affection.
	Fred(a) Quilly *Gloria Kendrick* Gloria has been with us since 1997 and has appeared onstage in leading roles, backstage as stage manager and in front of stage as director. She last played in ‘The Hollow Crown’ and last directed ‘Allo ‘Allo. Here she is directing, acting and doing costumes. She has put a lot of effort and energy into the production, for which, we thank her very much.
	Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves *Hilary Cox* Hilary has been with The Players for an undisclosed number of decades and is always instrumental in our productions both on and off stage. Her last production was as Aunt Emily in “Laughter in the Dark”. Here she teams up with Brian as the camp dancing instructors; they even did extra rehearsals to get the dancing just right.
	Barry Stuart-Hargreaves *Brian Couling* Brian is a long standing member of The Players, having reached his twentieth anniversary this year. He has been in every production in the last 14 years, with one exception, and most as the leading man. He last appeared as Alec Ogleby.in “Laughter in the Dark”. As Bert Pratt, Barry’s real name, he gets to show off his terpsichorean prowess.
	Ted Bovis *Tony Bew* Tony has been with The Players since 1997 and has appeared as many a lead, and bit part, as well as directing a number of productions. He last appeared as the hen-pecked Herbert Budgett in “Laughter in the Dark”. Here he plays Ted Bovis, the Camp Host and attempts to keep a northern accent and not ad lib all the time.
	Spike Dixon & Mr Pritchard *Andy Scott* Andy started acting five years ago in Maidenhead and has had many roles and also appears regularly in panto. ”’Allo, ‘Allo” was his first outing with The Marlow Players and played Gripe, the despicable old retainer in “Laughter in the Dark”. He gets two parts this time: Ted’s comic sidekick and Gladys’s erstwhile admirer. .
	Mr Partridge *Andrew Stafford* Andrew has been with The Players for over two decades and has acted and directed for most of that time. From the first reading, he was the first choice as the grumpy old Punch and Judy man, who can’t stand kids. Not that he’s like that in real life, although I expect he drew on his many years’ experience as an English teacher.
	Hilary Bovis *Wendy Gammond* Wendy is another long standing stalwart of The Players and her last production was “The Hollow Crown”. When Wendy is not on the stage she normally does the stressful job of prompt. Here she plays Ted’s ex-wife demanding money with menaces. Ted did love her once: March 26^th, 1951, at about 3 o’clock.