The DMTC archive 1982

Durham Musical Theatre Company

Robin Hood

19827th – 11th December 1982The Assembly Rooms, Durham
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Back in the spotlight

About the show.

A pantomime based on a well loved story of Robin Hood.

Robin Hood poster
Original production artwork · 1982

Behind the scenes

The production team.

Director

Richard Smith

Musical Director

Alwyn Burton

Choreographer

Val Shield

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Stage Manager
Dave Foxall
House Manager
Harry Cottle
Lighting
Jock Slorance · Jonquil Slorance
Scenery
Tom Turnbull
Properties
John Hunt
Wardrobe
Maureen Anderson · Mary Gordon
Prompter
Joan Mary Harland · Mary Robinson
Programme Cover
Val Smith
Window Display
Tom Turnbull
Poster
Tom Turnbull · Peter Burdess
Hired Costumes
Eileen Glenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dancers’ Costumes
Durham County Opera
Ladies’ Chorus Costumes
New College Durham Light Opera Group
Horse Costume
New Tyne Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Programme and Poster Printing
City Printing Works, Chester-le-Street
Window Display Venue
Co-operative Bank

On stage

Cast & company.

Principals / cast

Witch
Ann Hunt
Captain
Lawrence Jones
Hubert
Simon Cuckson
Marion
Liz Robinson
Robin
Linda Balmer
Nurse Trumpet
Harry Dallard
Arkle (The Horse)
Kevin Shield · Nigel Foxall
Alice
Val Shield
Mark
Alexandra Wilson
Miranda
Maxine Wilson
Friar Tuck
Bill Harland
Allan-a-Dale
Tony King
Fairy
Val Smith

The company

  • Dawn RutterChildren’s Chorus
  • Joanne GardnerChildren’s Chorus
  • Lisa CallaghanChildren’s Chorus
  • Trudy CallaghanChildren’s Chorus
  • Jenny ThompsonChildren’s Chorus
  • Sally ThompsonChildren’s Chorus
  • Rachel WatsonChildren’s Chorus
  • Karen BeveridgeChildren’s Chorus
  • Elizabeth HarlandChildren’s Chorus
  • Lisa TulleyChildren’s Chorus
  • Joan DallardLadies’ Chorus
  • Melanie MorganLadies’ Chorus
  • Val SmithLadies’ Chorus
  • Sarah LockeyLadies’ Chorus
  • John CucksonMen’s Chorus
  • Tony KingMen’s Chorus
  • Nigel FoxallMen’s Chorus
  • Kevin ShieldMen’s Chorus
  • Bill HarlandMen’s Chorus

Dancers

  • Beverley VartyDancer
  • Lynne RossiterDancer

In the pit

The orchestra.

Piano
Alwyn Burton
Drums
Norman Sarsfield
Original programme cover for Robin Hood

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The original programme.

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The original programme

Robin Hood (1982)

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