ANNOUNCING THE CAST !
After incredibly well attended readings and very high quality auditions we are delighted to announce the cast. Rehearsals start immediately so watch this space for regular updates.
TOM GOOD - Chris Brady
BARBARA GOOD - Emily Bourne
MARGO LEADBETTER - Claire Bentley
JERRY LEADBETTER - Robin Jackson
`SIR' ANDREW FERGUSON - Paul Berridge
FELICITY FERGUSON - Michelle Hiley-Parr
BRIAN JONES ‘FLOOR MANAGER’ - Jake McCaddon
‘HARRY’ THE PIGMAN - Dave McCaddon
‘FRANK’ THE POLICEMAN - Daniel Wood
DR JOE - Matt Butler
MARGARET FROM JJM - Angie Wedgbury
MILKWOMAN - Claire Morris
MARY - Claire Copestick Brown
JJM Olly / Crew / Vandal - Jake McCaddon
JJM Brian / Crew / Vandal - Mark Bailey
JJM Barney / Crew / Vandal - Sam (Andrew Salmon)
VOICE OVER - Sam Hands (pre-recorded)
ELIZABETH - Sheila Rowley (pre-recorded)
PHILIP - Daniel Wood (pre-recorded)
FANNY - Gilly Thompson (pre-recorded)
SARAH - Holly Frogatt (pre-recorded)
NUNS - Meredith Small & Lorraine House (pre-recorded)
SHOP KEEPERS - Themselves
CROWD - Everyone from Daneside theatre groups inc gang show & also local nurses
BBC TV STAFF - Georgia Garner (others tbc)
ANIMALS - Themselves
(Geraldine the goat played by “Poppy”, Pink / Perky played by “Nellie” the pig, and a whole host of Chickens…
What on earth are Tom and Barbara Good doing in the garden so late at night? -------->
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WELCOME TO CONGLETON PLAYERS
We are always looking to welcome new members. Actors, Directors, Stage Hands, Set Design, Set Builders, Wardrobe, Front of House - you name it.
We are particularly interested in anyone wishing to join our Publicity sub-group.
If you are interested in joining us then please email us at enquiries@congletonplayers.com
and we will get back to you..
MEET THE CAST
NAMES: Matt Butler & Emily Bourne
CHARACTERS: Dr Joe & Barbara Good
FAVOURITE LINES: “I'm not a vet!” and “Damn your efficiency!”
YOU MIGHT RECOGNISE MATT FROM: Baron Hardup in Congleton Pantomime ‘Cinderella’ and Monsieur Frankenstein from Congleton Players ‘Frankenstein’
YOU MIGHT RECOGNISE EMILY FROM: The ensemble in ‘Macbeth’ with Congleton Players & The-eat-re events including “Half Decent Proposals”
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd
MEET THE CAST
NAMES: Andrew “Sam” Salmon & Daniel Wood
CHARACTERS: Barney from JJM & Frank The Policeman
SAM’S FAVOURITE THING FROM THIS SHOW: Laughing out loud… a lot!
DAN’S FAVOURITE LINE: "That’s one brave little pig!"
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE SAM FROM: The last four shows including Macbeth, Frankenstein & Funny Money.
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE DAN FROM: Many shows including The Porter in Macbeth, Sir Charles Baskerville in Sherlock Holmes and is about to play Balderick in Blackadder for the third time!
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd
MEET THE CAST
NAMES: Dave & Jake McCaddon
CHARACTERS:
Harry the Pigman & Cast /Crew: Videographer /Floor Manager & Olly
DAVE’S FAVOURITE LINE: "Excuse me I was just talking about the pigs”
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE DAVE FROM: Old Joe in A Christmas Carol, Catalogue Man in Blood Brothers
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE JAKE FROM: Blackadder, And Then There Were None, Funny Money, Macbeth
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd
MEET THE CAST
NAMES: Robin Jackson & Paul Berridge
CHARACTERS: Jerry Leadbetter & “Sir” Andrew Ferguson
ROBIN’S FAVOURITE MOMENT FROM THIS SHOW: Jerry drunkenly attempting to chip a golf ball through a kitchen hatch.
PAUL’S FAVOURITE SCENE FROM THIS SHOW:
Sir: “Jerry, do you have any balls”
Jerry: “Excuse me! I stand up to her all the time, there’s no doubt who wears the trousers in this house.”
Sir: No you idiot, golf balls, have you got any?
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE ROBIN FROM: Justice Wargrave. (And then there were none.) The Narrator. (Blood Brothers) Lord Flashheart (Blackadder 2)
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE PAUL FROM: Mr Big in Funny Money, Siward in Macbeth
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd
MEET THE CAST
NAME:Angie Wedgbury & Claire Copestick Brown
CHARACTERS: Margaret & Mary (both secretaries)
ANGIE’S FAVOURITE THINGS FROM THIS SHOW:
“Joey the baby kangaroo” and pestering the Floor Manager for a part in the show!
CLAIRE’S FAVOURITE MOMENT FROM THIS SHOW: "I've got a cigarette lighter" foot up on the table, flirting!
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE ANGIE FROM: cameo roles in Calendar Girls and the ensemble in Macbeth
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE CLAIRE FROM: many roles in Congleton Pantomime including being part of the chorus, Princess Caroline in Puss In Boots and Alana Dale in Robin Hood.
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd
MEET THE CAST
NAME: Michelle Hiley-Parr & Chris Brady
CHARACTER: Felicity Fergusson & Tom Good
MICHELLE’S FAVOURITE LINE: I rather like goats!
CHRIS’ FAVOURITE MOMENT FROM THIS SHOW: Barbara taking her wellies for a walk in the garden before she signs off on us doing this crazy thing…!
AUDIENCE MIGHT RECOGNISE CHRIS FROM:
Lennox in Congleton Players last production Macbeth, also as De Lacey the blind man in Frankenstein and the poor down trodden, confused Vic in Funny Money.
AUDIENCE MAY RECOGNISE MICHELLE FROM: a cameo role in Calendar Girls & productions and concerts with Trinity Operatic Society
played the down trodden
slightly confused Vic in Funny
You can get your tickets to see them in ‘The Good Life’ from Congleton Tourist Information or Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/daneside-theatre-trust-ltd/e-vxjqvd