FERNEHAM HALL, FAREHAM OCTOBER 27th, 28th, 29th 2011

Ren McCormick ................ Chris Hutton
Willard Hewitt ..................... Matt Fisher
Ethel McCormick ............. Katie Winters
Reverend Shaw Moore ..Matthew Jarvis
Vi Moore ........................... Gilly Williams
Ariel Moore ........................... Ellie Jones
Lulu Warnicker ................. Megan Healy
Wes Warnicker ............... Edward House
Coach Roger Dunbar ......... Josh Dennis
Eleanor Dunbar ..Emily Collins Wingate
Rusty .............................. Connie Powell
Urleen ............................ Jessica Manns
Wendy Jo .................. Phoebe Saunders
Chuck Cranston ................. Luke Collins
Lyle ................................. Michael Geary
Travis .......................... Connor Whatling
A Cop .............................. Bailey Heydon
Betty Blast .................... Faye Carpenter
Principal Harry Clark ......Josef Gorecki
Jeter.....................................Tim Brooke
Bickle ................................. Georgie Cox
Garvin ...................... Dominic Charman
Cowboy Bob ............ Declan O’Driscoll*
Cowgirl ............................ Chloe Harvey
The Band .........................Michael Geary
.................................. Dominic Charman
............................................. Tim Brooks 

 *On October 28th, the singing role of Cowboy Bobwas played by Bayley Heydon.
The speaking role was played by Michael Geary. 

CHORUS

Holly Austin, Tia Davis Way, Zoe Elliott, Ross Elson, Jonah Ford, Tayah Fradley-Robinson, Sachin Janagal, Millie Jeram, Gilena Dime Longno, Gilna Dime Longo, Declan-Dali Murphy, Macy Newman, Christhian Nunez, Amy Pimlott, Sian Samways, Katie Steel, Lysette Stubbs, Lily Wardale, Toby Wardale, Doreen White

 Tuesday 1st November 2011
By Karen Robson

In the small town of Bomont dancing has become outlawed, a state of affairs big city transplant Ren McCormack sets out to overturn.

Chris Hutton brought a looselimbed charm and a
glimmer of the character’s vulnerability to the role of the can’t keep still Ren.

Ellie Jones has good stage presence and used her beautiful big singing voice to great effect as the rebellious preacher’s daughter Ariel. There was sterling support, in particular from Matt Fisher (Willard) and Connie Powell (Rusty) who made an entertaining and engaging duo.

Matt Jarvis (Reverend Moore) and Gilly Williams (Mrs Moore) brought gravitas to their roles and were extremely touching in their reconciliation scenes.

Although pacing was sometimes impeded by constant scene changes, the production had flair and built up to an exhilarating climax. The set was impressive and the use of lighting well done. This was a lively, enjoyable experience.