V ' Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, Febrtiaiy 17, 1961


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W ED D IN G IN PARIS: GAYEST EVENT OF THE YEAR


Opera Week show for the young in heart


JT ’S the weddingmu „vUu.u6 of the year in Clitheroe this week. - The borough has taken on a French air for the occasion


and everywhere there is gaiety and charm. The guests are “ the young in heart” and there is laughter and fun


all around. Tl.e cause of it all is “Wedding in Paris," the hit


mnnd of the occasion, for instead of the usual Opera Week f a ? f of snow and ice, the weather has been mild with


Even the weather seems to have fallen in with the


a touch of spring in the atmosphere. volt if the weather has been kind, there is a cloud


be the last opera at the King Lane Hall. , The recent decision of Clitheroe Co-operative Society to


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fans'of Opera Week have, while watching the “ Wedding,” E recalling memories of many glorious shows of the


, Hip6 mil has “Wen rise to this fear, and those faithful


b " r«The Quaker Girl,’’ ‘,,rhe Maid of the Mountairis” “win Rita” are just a few of the spectacular pro­


ductions which have thrilled thousands of local people." „ vet anv gloomy thoughts of this nature are dispelled


bLn e fter the curtain rose on the first performance, the S


Paris,” "Wedding in Paris” was


t catchy numbers, such as the


evening. The show has several


itle song, “A Wedding in


first staged in London about six years ago with Evelyn Laye as one of its stars. It also had a short run at Blackpool.


young girl, Angy, from the Canadian backwoods, who goes to Paris to marry her sweetheart whom she has not seen for a long time.


The story revolves around a


voyage that she meets a journalist, a rich philanderer and a much married middle - aged woman. The next part of the show concerns the different possible matrimonial combina­ tions of these charac­ ters.


I t is while on the sea mWith s u c h slight


work, great demands are made on the cast, and it requires much to talent and experience


aterial on which to


s make the show move cmoothly and .at the


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slackens, however, and the -14 scene changes are made smoothly. The changes call for sets depicting Angy’s front p o r c h in Hitchem- up, Saskatchewan, the ship’s rail and the sun terrace of the SS Queen Anne, a customs shed, scenes in Paris and, finally, the inside of the cathedral.


orrect pace. FOURTEEN- SCENES The p a c e never


e The show provides


“ veterans ” of the society are popular stars of Opera Week productions, and in this pro­ duction they each give one of their finest performances.


E talents of Jean Hitchon and xcellent vehicle for the an dmond Cambien. These two


Jean Hitchon brings to life tfre part of Marcelle Thibault. Her acting is a delight to wajeh, and is of the same calibre as that which has earned her a well deserved reputation in the past.


In her own inimitable way,


so exactly the spirit of the occasion. Particularly note­


Her singing, too, captures


worthy is her singing of “A man is a man is a man ” with


the reporters, and “ I t’s news ” with Paul.


Devallee. His stage presence is at once assured and suave, and conveys exactly the man of the world, making him an admirable partner for Jean Hitchon.


is laurels as the debonair, worldly-wise rake Jacques


h Edmond Cambien adds to


and follows on the success of her engaging portrayal in last year’s production of “ Wild Violets.”


a Miss Brierley’s characteris­ otion provides adequate proof


f her value to the society, IDEAL CHOICE


choice for the role of Dix- wood Aiken, the man Angy originally planned to marry. He makes full use of the acting opportunities offered by this part, and again demonstrates what an asset


William Taylor is an ideal


he is to the society. Lilian Clayton is pleasing in


roles of a minor nature, and a these are filled with ability


his performance Is his singing of “ Strike another match,” and again his singing with h the chorus of “ The young in


One of the highlights of


feature. TO BE COMPLIMENTED Anne Parker and Raymond


eart ” is another pleasing


Grice are to be complimented on their respective per­ formances.


one’s heart with her por­ trayal of Angy. Her vivacious approach makes Angy a like­ able, lovable girl from her first appearance outside her home.


Miss Parker captures every­


he chief steward. There are several other


the smaller role of La Toulouse, and Robin Sharp t gives a studied portrayal as


nd understanding by those who also take a share in the chorus work.


vincing Mayor of Hitchemup. and Charles Hindle and Gladys Forrest do well as Mr. Aiken and Mrs. Aiken. Dorothy Pearson gives a sympathetic study as Alice Dobson.


Frank Mason makes a con­


as Churchill, a newspaper boy, and . as a waiter, while Jean Waterhouse makes a charming maid, with Frank Mason discharging the duties of butler in the same efficient manner ln which he performs those of Mayor.


Ian Sharp has a dual role v Miss Parker possesses a


uses it with skill in her interpretation of the role of Angy, who finds that life on board ship and in Paris is vastly different to that in Saskatchewan.


oice of pleasing quality, and I She impresses with her


singing with Paul of “ It only took a moment,” and also with her singing with Paul and the chorus Qf “ I have nothing to declare but love.


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As Paul, Mr. Grice takes B the same role as he took in


duction of “Wedding in Paris” in November so that he is thoroughly at home in


alackburn Amateur Dramatic nd Musical Society’s pro­


this part. He makes an excellent


partner for Miss Parker, not


dancing troupe is always a delight and a pleasure to watch, and once again there are no grounds for disappoint­ ment.


The performance of the


act, is typical of the' excellence of the contributions made to the show by the troupe, whose skill and ability reflect the understanding and talented direction of the dancing


Pink ballet, In the second ? *


J fp n inT,r and warmth of the current offering. For audienceer quickly fell into the carefree mood of the


only in his singing, his voice blending excellently with in that of Miss Parker’s, but also


numerous others he has given with the Clitheroe society. Mr. Grice’s 'singing of “ I


making for another good per­ formance . to add to the


his acting, the whole


show being presented in the King Lane Hall by Clitheroe Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.


members of the chorus make this light-hearted frolic go with a swing and a dash that is quickly infectious.


Wearing colourful costumes, c The demands made on any


for any slackness in this department is immediately apparent, reflecting on the performances of the prin­ cipals and generally slowing up the production.


horus are always exacting,


b Good chorus work has always peen a feature of the society’s presentations, and the present


roduction is no exception. THE CHORUS


are: Lilian Clayton, Dorothy Pearson, Eileen N. Cawley,


The ladies of the chorus


Gladys Forrest, Florence Cap- stick, Alison Macmillan, Marie Battersby, Elaine Smithson, Eirwen Lathrope, Greta Hoi- gate, Greta Waterhouse, Jean Waterhouse, Moira Ashton, Gwenda Cherry, Vanessa Houlker, Edna Moss.


Bury has other duties. He is hon. assistant musical direc­ tor, joint hon. treasurer and rehearsal pianist.


STAGE STAFF


of every show are the mem­ bers of the stage staff. They work hard to prepare for the production, and each evening have to work fast to complete w the various scene changes


Contributing to the success


ion and enthusiasm of those who toil hidden from the gaze and applause of the public, Opera Week would not achieve the success it does.


ith the minimum of delay. t Without the willing co-opera­


stage manager is filled by Mr. Geoffrey Hitchon, and he and


The exacting position of


his staff have done well in meeting the heavy demands made upon them.


usLighting effects are, as


Alan Dixon, Charles Hindle, Robin Sharp, David J. Barrott, John Crook, Keith Wilson, William Gregson, Raymond Ward, John A. Holgate.


must have been crazy” is outstanding, while his render­ ming of " It only took a


to the ear.Ann Brierley is delightful as the exuberant Mrs. Pil­ chard. She bubbles over with fun and helps to keep things moving at a brisk pace.


oment” is another delight


Gentlemen of the chorus: M . Mrs. H. Y. Bury and vars. ' W. Rawcliffe give


The “ captain ” of the pro­ duction, responsible for steer­ ing it safely to success, is Mr. Stanley Collings, a newcomer to Clltheroe Opera Week shows. Mr. Collihgs brings with him to Clitheroe con­ siderable experience of pro­ ducing, and in November was responsible for producing the same show in Blackburn.


t His sure touch is in evidence


" curtain up ” on Monday evening marked the cul­ mination of many weeks of hard, exacting work.


hroughout, and the signal for


society had picked another “ winner ” in inviting Mr. Collings to occupy the pro­ ducer’s chair.


w• From the opening scene, it as soon apparent that the


w bleakness of the weather I! outside and the cares of everyday life.


overlook the producer as they enjoy a show, but this can be taken as a compliment to his skill in putting on a pro- L duction that makes' them


Audiences are inclined to forget for. a, brief spell the


all this, and to him must go a full share of the credit for yet another first-rate Opera Week show.


Mr. Collings has achieved THE ORCHESTRA


again acquit themselves well, t contributing in full measure


production and bringing out all the charm of the tuneful numbers and music of the


Members of the orchestra o the smooth running of the


show. There is never any doubt


mistresses, and equally un­ stinting service is given by Mr. J. Robinson and Mr. J. Waddington as wardrobe masters.


ual, well executed under den the direction of Mr. G. Brog- luable service as wardrobe


The position of property l master is filled by Mr. Row­


Anne Parker (Angy) and Raymond Grice (Paul)


prompters are Mrs. A. Young, Miss B. Coates and Mr. B. N. Cawley.


and H. Whalley, and the


James Douglas are responsible for make-up. Mrs. Irene Singleton is coiffeur.


THE CHAIRMAN


society’s comedy team in production after production, Mr. Geoffrey C. Scowcroft has an unfamiliar “ role ” this year—that of the society’s chairman. He discharges the duties of his new position with efficiency and ability, receiving good support from Mr. Clifford Tindall as the vice-chairman. Bringing the benefit of many years experience and


The leading member of the Mrs. I. Gradwell and Mr.


knowledge to the office of president, Mr. J. C. Cowgill, k the former chairman, has


eept a watchful and helpful


ever ready to give of his advice and assistance where


ye on the production, being


required. c Few officials can he con­


o long a period as Mr. George Speak, for, in his capacity as secretary, Mr. Speak spends a great deal of time each year in administrative duties for do the show. It is work


serned with Opera Week for


excellent manner in which he fills the roles of house t manager and joint hon.


anner. o Mention must also be made


reasurer.


m ne in Mr. Speak’s usual able f Mr. Richard Bruce for the


solicitor, Mr. James C. Dew- hurst the hon. auditor and Dr. W. D. Oliver hon. physician.


Mr. T. U. Liddle is the hon.


committee are the Mayor (Coun. W. Sharpies), Mr. A. Geldard, Mr. J. Walmsley, Mrs. D. Houlker.


Members of the executive


mittee are Mrs. W. Rawcliffe, Mrs. S. Westhead, Mrs. D. Houlker, Miss G. Chew, Mrs. H. A. Higson, Mrs. J. Wad­ dington, Mrs. H. Y. Bury, Mrs. E. Croft, Mrs. J. H. Cowgill.


Serving on the ladies’ com­


L Mrs. H. Y. Bury and Mrs. services. Sames have given their


and Mr. Jack Wallbank and his staff are in charge of the doors and seating arrange­ ments.


M UM S R IG H T


ABOUT OME THINS...


that they will do otherwise for the baton of musical director is once more In the capable hands of Mr. Alan Crossley.


are: First violins: W. Thornber


Members of the orchestra Oiss H. Crossley, H. Leach, S.


Whittaker. Violas: F. H. Clough, R. M.


liver, Miss R. Tattersall, H.


(leader), Mrs. F. Taylor, J. Butterworth, B. Lawton. MSecond violins: K. Bowker.


Mrs. G. M. Higson, Mrs. J. Leach. Bass: J. Sharp. Flute: H. Hensman. Oboe: Miss V. Crossley. Clarinets: J. Higson, E.


Haworth. Trumpets: J. Waterhouse,


F. Worden. Trombone: J. Waterhouse.


T ym p an i: G. Moore. Plano: H. Y. Bury,


in addition to being a member of the orchestra, Mr. - ^ > *' ,*? •"


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B E T T ER ' Mum can laugh, but w a it till young Elvis lands a disc co n tra c t! Mean­


mistress, Miss Mary Wadding- ton. The troupe comprises Pat­


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ricia Cotterill, Susan Russell, Barbara Clayton, Dorothy Waddlneton, Anne Sineleton, Marie Slinger, Susan Robin­ son, Barbara Jackson, Beryl Cottam, William Gregson, Alan Dixon, John Burnside.


plenty of opportunity for the chorus to make their own unique contribution to the success of the production.


“Wedding in Paris” gives


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