The DMTC archive 1985

Durham Musical Theatre Company

Puss in Boots

19852nd – 7th December 1985The Garland Theatre
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Back in the spotlight

About the show.

A pantomime based on a well loved fairy story – a story any cat lover is sure to find hard to resit!

Puss in Boots poster
Original production artwork · 1985

Behind the scenes

The production team.

Musical Director

George Hetherington

Choreographer

Sonia Dixon
Angela Webster
Janet Dixon

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House Manager
Harry Cottle
Pianist
Evelyn Hamilton
Properties
Anne Suddes · Maureen Holden · Graham Brooksbank · Denise Brooksbank · Elizabeth Hayton · Kieron Jones
Wardrobe
Glenys Fishburn
Costume Assistance
Irene Poll · Helen Munro · Lesley Franks · Mary Hetherington · Eileen Glenton · Margaret Mitchell
Prompter
Mary Robinson · Lesley Franks · Joan Dallard
Stage Manager
Dave Foxall
Lighting
Joe Raymond · Jock Slorance
Publicity
Mary Hetherington
Make-up
Margaret Chapman and helpers
Costumes and Wigs
The Little Theatre · The Peoples Theatre · Homburgs · Transformations
Scenery Design and Printing
Tom Turnbull
Publicity Photographs
Phil Nixon
Colour Competition Design and Judging
Clive Madgin
Poster and Badges
Steve Dales
Costume Materials
Beaver Foam of Aycliffe
Window Display
Halifax Building Society
First Aid
St. John’s Ambulance
Poster Printing
Bailes Fast-Print
Programme Production
A.C. Publications
Ticket Sales
Tourist Information Centre
Rehearsal Facilities
Shincliffe W.I.
Scenery Storage
Bramwells
Town Hall Banner
Alastair Franks
Programme Assistance
Andrea Bell

On stage

Cast & company.

Principals / cast

Ralph
Margaret Graham
Princess Coral
Dorothy Elliott
Hermione (Dame)
Alastair Franks
King Oliphant
Harry Dallard
Maisy
Val Smith
Chancellor Dullbody
Kevin Graham
Sprat
Andrew McDaid
Herald
Andrew Holt
Town Crier
John Holt
Soldier
Kevin Shield
Flogems
Mary Hetherington · John Holt
Skeleton
Sonia Dixon · Karen Pechartscheck · Angela Webster

The company

  • Charlotte McIntyreKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Katie McIntyreKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Elizabeth HarlandKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Lisa TulleyKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Kate HoltKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Holly HughesKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Deborah TurnbullKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Andrea BorlandKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Lyndsey JohnsonKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Karen HollowayKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Louise GrahamKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Olivia SmithKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Catherine HunterKitten / Woodland Creature
  • Trudy CallaghanVillager
  • Kirsty ArmstrongVillager
  • Jill BellVillager
  • John CucksonVillager
  • Rodger De RungaryVillager
  • Freda DawsonVillager
  • Melissa GregoryVillager
  • Karen PechartscheckVillager
  • Lisa GowVillager
  • Helen BondVillager
  • Denise BeckfordVillager
  • Christine DobbieVillager
  • Elizabeth HarlandVillager
  • Lisa TulleyVillager

Dancers

Original programme cover for Puss in Boots

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Puss in Boots (1985)

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