The DMTC archive 1988

Durham Musical Theatre Company

Humpty Dumpty

19883rd, 6th – 10th December 1988The Garland Theatre
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Back in the spotlight

About the show.

A musical based on the famous fairy tale.

Humpty Dumpty poster
Original production artwork · 1988

Behind the scenes

The production team.

Director

Jeff Waites

Musical Director

Olly Burton

Choreographer

Janet Dixon

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Set Designer/Stage Manager
Dave Foxall
Lighting
Stephen Wharton
Scenery Construction
Frank Cure
House Manager
Harry Cottle
Wardrobe
Chris Emerson · Jean Graham
Properties
Denise Brooksbank · Anne Suddes · Elizabeth Hayton
Make-up
Margaret Chapman’s Team
Refreshments
Val Cure · Joan Foxall
Acknowledgement
Principal and Staff of New College
First Aid
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Programme Production
Sports & Leisure Publications
Programme Printing
Howe Brothers of Gateshead
Programme Compilation
Mike Dixon
Humpty Dumpty Artwork
Anthony Smith
Foyer Display
Monkton Junior School
Ticket Sales
Tourist Information Office, Town Hall
Banners
Kevin Shield
Posters
McPrint of South Shields
Cover Design
Neil Wilson

On stage

Cast & company.

Principals / cast

King Humphrey
Harry Dallard
Queen Harriet
Joan Dallard
Florence
Alison Parkinson
Tweedle Dum
Kieran Jones
Tweedle Dim
Alan Doherty
Prince Jack
Margaret Graham
Princess Nina
Rhian Woods
Witch
Mary Hetherington
Humpty Dumpty
Mike Dixon
Daphne Dumpty
Alastair Franks
Jill Dumpty
Deborah Corneby
Molock
Jim Chapman
Snow Queen
Janet Dixon
Monster
Kevin Shield
Guard
Jonathon Biggs · Andrew Storey · Martin Sugden · Kevin Shield

The company

  • Rachel BoothChorus
  • Victoria ChristianChorus
  • Joanna CookChorus
  • Jane JenkinsonChorus
  • Melanie KingChorus
  • Lisa MorrisChorus
  • Caroline RaysonChorus
  • Nadine SandersonChorus
  • Emma SturtChorus
  • Leonie TaylorChorus
  • Julie AtkinsonChild
  • Rachel BallChild
  • Michael BrownChild
  • Fiona ChapmanChild
  • Zoe CoatesChild
  • Stephanie CookChild
  • Rebecca DixonChild
  • Erika DobbieChild
  • Sarah DullingChild
  • Victoria GreenChild
  • Emma HorsburghChild
  • Holly HughesChild
  • Marigold HughesChild
  • Darren JamesChild
  • Kathryn KingChild
  • Ross LaidlerChild
  • Louise MitchellChild
  • Victoria RamshawChild
  • Pamela ShieldChild
  • Juliet SimmonsChild
  • Andrea StainsbyChild
  • Julie SterlingChild
  • Sian WoodsChild

Dancers

  • Joanne BrownDancer
  • Victoria ChristianDancer
  • Janet DixonDancer
  • Sonia DixonDancer
  • Helen GreenerDancer
  • Wendy KennedyDancer
  • Lisa MorrisDancer
  • Caroline RaysonDancer
  • Jill SmithDancer

In the pit

The orchestra.

Percussion
Andrew Hope
Original programme cover for Humpty Dumpty

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The original programme

Humpty Dumpty (1988)

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