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A Tale of Two Cities

20148th – 12th April 2014Gala Theatre
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Back in the spotlight

About the show.

Based on the well known classic Charles Dickens novel, “A Tale of Two Cities” is a sweeping new musical epic that recounts one of the most electrifying love stories ever told, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. 

It is a fast-moving musical switching between Paris and London, which explores injustice, vengeance and the redemptive power of love. 

A Tale of Two Cities poster
Original production artwork · 2014

Behind the scenes

The production team.

Director

Fred Wharton

Musical Director

Steven Hood

Choreographer

Janet Dixon

On stage

Cast & company.

Principals / cast

Sydney Carton
Graeme Walton
Charles Darnay
Steven Berry
Barsad
Ed Turner
Ernest Defarge
Andy King
Dr Manette
Anthony Smith
Jerry Cruncher
Steve Norman
Marquis St. Evrémonde
Clark Adamson
Attorney General
Guy Lawes
Jacques
Steve Hill
President of Tribunal & Gabelle
Geoff Knott
Turnkey
Rob Gair
Crony 1
Peter Lynn
Crony 2 & French Peasant
Tom Hobbs
Lucie Manette
Katy Walton
Madame Defarge
Shireen Hamlani
Miss Pross
Nikki Hellmuth
Mrs Cruncher
Michelle Hood
Seamstress
Rebecca Turner
Luci as a Child
Abigail Ferguson
Young Lucie
Gracie Peacock & Heidi Walton
Girl in the Prison
Rebecca Clark
Young Gaspard
Kameron Milton
Choir Boy
Jack Walton

The company

In the pit

The orchestra.

Reeds
Sue Ferris · Judith Rousseau · Catherine Freeman · Jackie Catchpole
French Horn
Chris Senior
Trumpets
Alex Lewis · Gordon Marshall
Trombone
John Flood
Keyboards
Mark Thompson · Martin Dack
Percussion
Malcolm Dick · Simon Ferry
Violins
Julia Boulton · Vince Fleming
Cello
Peter Richardson
Double Bass
Duncan Brown

A moment on stage

The production in pictures.

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Original programme cover for A Tale of Two Cities

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The original programme.

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The original programme

A Tale of Two Cities (2014)

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Children

Rebecca Clark, Abigail Ferguson, Kameron Milton, Jack Watson

Backstage

  • Stage Manager – Craig Pugh
  • Deputy Stage Manager – Heather Robertson
  • Assitant Stage Managers – Jean Forster & Liam Glendinning
  • Technical Manager – Brian Dunn
  • Gale Technical Support Team – Mike Brown & Team
  • Stage Crew – Chris Coats, Anthony Dixon, Bob Gale, Tony Harries, Gary Milton, Dan Nelson, Sebastian Ord, Courtney Snow, Ryan Winkworth & Team
  • Stage Plans – Alan Ball
  • Properties Team – Denise Brooksbank, Melanie Spedding, Rachael Burnett, Judith Baglee, Peter Baglee, Megan Milton, Maria Turner, Peter Turner
  • Properties – Society Prop Store
  • Extra Properties – David Foxall
  • Wardrobe – Molly Limpets Sheffield, Society Wardrobe
  • Make-Up – Brenda Mullen, Eileen Glenton, Hannah Bickerdyke, Claire Lonsdale, Lauren Maddock & Team
  • Wigs – Derek Easton Wigs East Sussex, Christoper Carr Whitley Bay
  • Lighting Design – Graham Rushton
  • Sound Design – Thomas Hunter
  • Follow Spot Operators – Alan Ball, Emma Parnaby
  • Prompt – Jo Smart
  • Rehearsal Pianists – Steven Hood, Martin Dack, Mark Thompson, Robert Humes
  • Chorus Notators – Maxine Hitch, Ruth Ball
  • Front of House – David Foxall, Frank Cure, Val Cure, Bill Harland, Mollie Hughes, Heather McLoughlin, Mary Robinson, Bev Thompson
  • Chaperones – Maxine Hitch, Ruth Ball, Joy Ferguson, Sam Peacock
  • Dressers – Ruth Ball, Maxine Hitch, Louise Mills, Janice Smith, Valenda Taylor, Emily Wright & Team
  • Refreshments – Joan Foxall & Team

Reviews

Evening Chronicle Review – Mary Finnigan

A Tale of Two Cities - Chronicle Review

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