Swansea Grand Theatre Pantomime Archive
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Sleeping Beauty - |
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It was only the 3rd time it has been performed as a pantomime at the theatre, It was first performed at the theatre in 1955/56.
Malandra Burrows (Emmerdale), Andrew Agnew (PC Plum from Balamory), Lewis Bradley (Any Dream Will Do), Adam Price (from the West End musical Hairspray)and back by popular demand Kevin Johns as Nurse Nelly. |
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Cast of Sleeping Beauty 2009/10 |
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Cinderella - |
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Chris Jarvis Su Pollard Nia Jermin Kevin Johns Frank Vickery Sarah Thomas A Video Interview 2008/09
A Video Interview pt 2
Cast Interviews 2008/09
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Cinderella cast photo 2008/09 |
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Dick Whittington - |
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Ray Meagher Alf from “Home And Away” Kevin Johns Hannah waterman She played Laura Beale on Eastenders. Her father is “The Sweeney” and “Minder” star Dennis Waterman who himself appeared at the Grand in a play “The Enemy” on Oct 20th 1969 Anne Charleston Played Madge Bishop in Neighbours at the height of its fame Rik Gaynor Hayley Gallivan Hayley is the brother of Craig Gallivan who appeared in “Aladdin” the previous year Barry Daniels Adam Gaskin Nia Jermin
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Aladdin - |
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Mark Little famous in Britain as Joe Mangel in Australian soap Neighbours, who also presented
The Big Breakfast between 1994 and 1997 on channel 4. In 2000 he won the Laurence
Olivier Award for his one- Mike Doyle, Kevin Johns, Craig Gallivan Played the part of Calum Watson in Footballers wives (a Pantomime all on its own!) Gemma James Phillip Arran Sianad Gregory
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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - |
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Kevin Johns,
Gillian Taylforth gained fame as Ian Beale’s mother Kathy in “Eastenders”, followed by performance
as “Footballers Wives” stalwart Jackie Webber also made an appearance in “Hi- Fogwell Flax, comedian who once won search for a star on television. The X Factor of its day
Frank Vickery Simon Lipkin
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Frank Vickery, Kevin Johns and Fogwell Flax |
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Jack and the Beanstalk - |
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Mike Doyle Kevin Johns Gary Beadle Played Paul Trueman on “Eastenders” Kim Gee A runner up on “Pop Idol” Frank Vickery
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Cinderella - |
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Dan Paris born in Australia played Andrew 'Drew' Kirk in ‘Neighbours’ from 1998- Mike Doyle, Kevin Johns, Geoffrey Hayes Leanne Masterton Michelle Potter Quinton Young
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Lisa Riley Born in Lancashire on June 13, 1976, her big break came as Mandy Dingle in the television soap, Emmerdale. The character appeared for a few years in the soap before she left the show behind in 1998. Due to her popularity Riley went on to present the popular ‘You've Been Framed’ show, taking over from the former presenter, Jeremy Beadle. Riley eventually moved onto other things and left during late 2002. Lisa has acted in various pantomime and stage performances all over the country and also had a role in ‘Fat Friends’ for ITV. She won Best Newcomer Award at the 1997 National Television Awards. Sooty Kevin Johns Mark Jardine Clive Webb and Danny Adams Rebecca Oglesby
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Peter Pan - |
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Mike Doyle Kevin Johns
John Challis found fame as dodgy car dealer Boycie in only Fools and Horses, and spin off ‘The Green Green Grass’ Dora Bryan famous British comedy actress starred in ‘Carry on Sergeant’ and was subject of this is your life in 1962 also appeared in last of the summer wine. Dora also appeared in the Grand in her own show ‘The Dora Bryan Show’ on 11th August 1975 Jenna Lee James |
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Mike Doyle Kevin Johns Jansen Spencer born 25th May 1981 in Australia another character from ‘Neighbours’ Shaun Scott Nikki Diamond Scorpio from Gladiators Poppy Tierney Poppy also played the Grand in Evita in 1995 as Peron’s Mistress |
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Aladdin - |
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Tim Vincent Andrew Lynford Vikki Michelle she was born 14 December 1950 in Chigwell in England Raised by a German au pair who
went on to be international movie star, Elke Sommer. She is internationally known
as Yvette in the nine seasons of top British sit- Barry Howard Kevin Johns Ria Jones Simmons Brothers Cyril The Swan Phil Corbitt
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Cinderella - |
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Melinda Messenger Jonathon Morris Steven Houghton Andrew Mackintosh Owen Money |
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Peter Pan - |
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Michaela Strachen Norman Bowler Deborah McAndrew Owen Money Warrior from Gladiators The Acromaniacs Natalie Cleverly Hayley Miller
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Robin Hood - |
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Little and Large Ruth Madoc Sarah Vandenbergh Mark Cameron Mike Burns Kevin Johns
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Jack and the Beanstalk - |
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The Chuckle Brothers Dan Falzon Vicki Michelle Patrick Mower born 12th September 1940. Patrick was a pin up in the 1970’s starring in BBC’S “Target”
as D.S Steve Hacket – his co- Owen Money Zoë Nicholas
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Aladdin - |
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Joe Pasquale, John Altman, Adam Woodyatt Owen Money Jean Fergusson Cobra Sally Ann Matthews The Acroloons
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Sleeping Beauty - |
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Joe Pasquale, Windsor Davies Carol Lee Scott Children’s television witch ‘Grotbags’ carol was taken ill in Swansea during the Panto and was hurriedly replaced by Ian Sandy, a male member of the production team. Ian company manages Birmingham Hippodrome pantomimes each year for Qdos now
Paul Shane born 19th June 1940 in Rotherham South Yorkshire was a miner before turning professional
in 1974 he appeared briefly in Coronation street before his big break came as Ted
Bovis in Hi- Bruce Roberts born in Australia on 4th October in 1968 famous in Britain playing policeman nick parish in Australian soap ‘Home and Away’ met his wife Suzanne Dando in this pantomime and after a whirlwind romance married, unfortunately unlike the happy endings in a pantomime they have since divorced. Suzanne Dando
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Robinson Crusoe - |
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Rod Hull and Emu Joe Pasquale Cheryl Baker Cheryl was a member of Eurovision winners “Bucks Fizz” Mark Greenstreet Owen Money Karen Ashley Dave Benson-
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Cinderella - |
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Bobby Davro Linda Nolan Owen Money Charlie Cairoli Jr the son of famous Blackpool clown Charlie Cairoli (Who appeared at The Grand in a children’s show “Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs” on 10th April 1967 and again on 17th November 1969 in “Circus Extravaganza”)
Phillip Day Trevor Bradford Peter Thorne Paul Gyngyll
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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - |
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Linda Lusardi Stu Francis Neil Morrisey Owen Money Mike Holoway Nikki Kelly The Mini Tones
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Babes In The Wood - |
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Little And Large Paul Keown Douglas Fielding Patsy Ann Scott married to Eddie Large
David Hopkins Frankie Desmond
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Goldilocks and The Three Bears - |
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John Inman born 28th June 1935 in Preston famed as Mr Humphries on ‘Are you being served’ and served as a fantastic Pantomime dame for many years. Famous catchphrase ‘I’m free!’ John sadly passed away on 8th March 2007 after a long illness
Susan Maughan Susan Lee Hayward David Copperfield Terry Hall and Lenny the Lion Bruce Montague
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Dick Whittington - |
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Ken Goodwin Bobby Crush, Glyn Houston, Nigel Pivaro Roy Lance Lynne Winslow Anthony Lyn Derek Holt (the palladium cat) Andrew Ryan Andrew was understudy to Nigel Pivaro, never thinking for one moment that he would have a chance to perform. Over Christmas Nigel went home to Manchester and was delayed and did not return in time for one performance, hastily and at extremely short notice Andrew had to go on as his replacement to play king Rat, confusing the audience as each time he came on, the Coronation Street theme was played.
Sue Wayman
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Cast phot Dick Whittington 1987/88 |
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Mother Goose - |
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Les Dennis Christopher Biggins Christopher is a hugely popular stage and television actor who has appeared on many different shows since the 1970’s. He was also the Winner of 2007’s “I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!”
Dorothy Vernon Julie Paton Born in Swansea and now married to Alvin Stardust Christina Shepherd
Liz Fuller The face of Pearl Drops and presenter of Quiz Call on channel Five Television
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Les Dennis and Christopher Biggins |
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Aladdin - |
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Controversially there were two posters made for this panto, the first of which was hurriedly withdrawn as there was no mention of Swansea City Council on it.
Bernie Clifton Freddie Lees Simon Oates Ria Jones Mark White
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Freddie Lees and Bernie Clifton |
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Cinderella - |
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Paul Henry born in Birmingham in 1947 he was famed as Benny Hawkins in ‘Crossroads’ from 1975-
Roy Barraclough born in Preston on 12th July 1935 one of his first TV. appearances was on ‘Z Cars’. In 1972 he appeared in ‘Coronation Street’ as Rita Littlewood's agent Alec Gilroy.
Caroline Berry Mark Bond Menna Trussler Michael Harding Jonathan Kiley Robin Denys
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Cast of Cinderella |
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Babes In The Wood - |
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Windsor Davies Melvyn Hayes Desmond Barrit Gareth Snook Aliki John Conroy Wendy Weaver Michael Loughnan
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Jack and the Beanstalk - |
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Don McClean Freddie Lees Graham Cole Paul Keown Steve Dewitt Barry Holland Jackie Marks James Marston Wendy Weaver Keefe and Annette
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Cast Photo Jack and the Beanstalk 1982/83(all photos courtesy of Steve Dewitt) |
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Steve Dewitt and Graham Cole Freddie Lees and Keefe and Annette Jackie Marks |
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Graham Cole, Paul Keown and Steve Dewitt The Girls |
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Dame Freddie Lees Grand Theatre Staff during the pantomime |
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Keefe and Annette(out of costume) |
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Dick Whittington - |
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Harry H. Corbett The Chuckle Brothers Mike Holoway Desmond Barrit Peter Holbrook Derek Holt Menna Trussler Duval Wendy Smith Wendy Weaver Gerald Armin , Robert Hopkins ,Andrew Thomas James, Andrew Swaby , Clare Cooper Jones, Debbie Bundy, Janet Ellen , Emma Myant , Tessa Pritchard, Terri James , Lynne Winslo, Jane Foxall , Richard Oriel, Colin Small , Ian Fricker . This was the last pantomime directed by John Chilvers at The Grand
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Davy Jones Famed as the Singer with the Monkees, he got married during the run of the panto, and the entire cast went to the wedding Kenny Smiles Peter Holbrook Graham Cole Freddie Lees Menna Trussler Katrina Tanzer Diana Gibson Two’s Company Jenny Alwen Maria Mann
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Kenny Smiles and Freddie Lees |
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Robinson Crusoe - |
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Kenny Smiles Philip Griffiths Unfortunately during one performance Philip, during a sword fight was caught under his eye with the blade, his screams could be heard all around the theatre
Barry Howard Maggie Ryder Peter Holbrook Leo Andrew Owen Money as part of comedy show band ‘Tomfoolery’ Brian Conley as part of comedy show band ‘Tomfoolery’ Ben Ellison The Star Puppets
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Kenny Smiles |
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Aladdin - |
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Anne Aston most well known as Bob Monkhouses’ assistant in the popular game show “The Golden shot”
Ivor Emmanuel born in 1927 in Pontrhydyfen, Wales, had a part in the blockbuster movie ‘Zulu’.
Kenny Smiles
Limahl Famous as the lead singer in 80’s pop group Kajagoogoo Graham Cole Famous as playing P.C. Tony Stamp in “The Bill” Vickey kember Freddie Lees Mark White , Tim Ward , Peter Dayson , Carolyn Alexander Nicholas and Nickleby
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Cinderella - |
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Clive Dunn was born on 9th January 1920 in London; his cousin was Gretchen Franklin who played Ethel skinner in Eastenders. He was a POW in Austria for 4 years during the Second World War. His most famous role was that of Corporal Jones on the BBC series "Dad's Army" (1968). His character in "Dad's Army”, Corporal Jones was based on a real life character. He also had a Number One hit with ‘Grandad ’. It topped the British charts in January of 1971 and was used in his TV show of the same name. It remained in the charts for a full 27 weeks. In 1975 he was awarded an O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to drama. Clive had large boots to fill in this panto, as he was a replacement for Ryan. The early days of the panto were quite subdued although by the end he did an admirable job.
Bryn Williams Burden and Moran(comics), Debbie Young , Roger Tolliday, Jingles(musical group) , Frank Leyton Ria Jones appeared as one of the babes
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Cast Photo Cinderella 1977/78 |
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Babes In The Wood - |
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Ryan Davies This was sadly the last Panto that Ryan appeared in, as he died on Holiday in America just a month after finishing in Swansea
Glyn Houston Barry Hopkins Roger Tolliday Elaine Gibbs Karen Williams Golden Brandy Jacqui, Tim and Wendy Raffles |
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Cast photos Babes In The Wood 1976/77 (courtesy of Steve Dewitt from Swansea Sound) |
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Jack And The Beanstalk - |
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Ryan Davies Bryan Evans Freddie Lees Geoffrey Brightman Kay Colman Beverley Kay Golden Brandy Jacqui, Tim and Wendy Raffles a brother and sister act, the children of world famous entertainer “Mr Pickpocket” Mark Raffles. June And Paul Kidd as the pantomime horse
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Cast photo Jack And The Beanstalk 1975/76 |
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Mother Goose - |
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Ryan Davies Bryn Williams Alita Petrof Roger Howlett Kevin Darby Manoff Puppets Calli Alison Temple Savage Billy James Timothy Wales Cherry Willoughby Dancers
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Cast photo Mother Goose 1974/75 |
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Dick Whittington - |
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Ryan Davies Ronnie Williams Bryn Williams Clifford Henry Gaynor Williams Terry Doogan Fernand Monast Paul and Danny Denver Escapologists Jill Fitzjohn Barry Dean
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Cast photo Dick Whittington 1973/74 |
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Cinderella - |
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Ryan Davies Ronnie Williams Susanna Page Douglas George (comic) Grande and Mars Lilliput Ponies Jonty Miller Selena Lauder Stan McGowan Ian Calvin Desmond King Hugo Myatt
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Cast photo Cinderella 1972/73 |
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Aladdin - |
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Reg Dixon famed as George Formby’s replacement in the musical ‘Zip goes a million’ in 1951, at the Palace Theatre in London; George had suffered a heart attack and had to withdraw from the show. Noel Talbot, Eddie Caswell Cherry Willoughby Dancers Cherry Willoughby was born in 1908 and she died aged 95 in 2003 at her Sussex home.. For many years Cherry choreographed the pantomimes at the Grand Theatre, Swansea, directed by John Chilvers. She continued to choreograph until she was well into her seventies. She began her career as a dancer, forming a double act with her sister, Hazel, who survives her. She choreographed for ENSA, and staged dances in the West End for Stanley Baxter, Jewel and Warriss, and was in “Zip Goes A Million” with George Formby at the Palace Theatre, London In 1951
Nicky Stevens later to become a member of Eurovision winners “The Brotherhood of Man” Colin Cresswell, The Fourmost Liverpudlian pop group as Chinese Policemen, Barry Hopkins, Jonathan Blake, Anna Lou and Maria Speciality Act. |
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Cast photo Aladdin 1971/72 |
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Puss In Boots - |
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Derek Roy Barry Hopkins Dave Swan Cindy Williams Was married to Dave Swan in real life Danny O’Dea Pavlov’s Puppets Simmon’s Brothers Alan And Keith Mike Fields Puss Vivienne Black George McClaren
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Cast photo Puss In Boots 1970/71 |
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Cast Photo last night of the run |
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Dave Swan(right) and real life wife Cindy Williams |
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Cindy who played the Princess and Dave with the dame |
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Cindy with Barry Hopkins Cindy with the King and Dame |
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Robinson Crusoe - |
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Stan Stennett Ronné Coyles Iain Sinclair The Falcons (Eileen & Eddie Falcon) Johnny Tudor Angela Barclay Johnny Worthy Curries Waltzing Waters Gary Allen David Evans Judy Fielder
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Cast photo’s Robinson Crusoe 1969/70 |
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Jack and the Beanstalk - |
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Wayne Fontana Roy Lance Sian Hopkins Trevor Moreton Harmon Brothers later to become the Chuckle Brothers Jonathan Prince Jean And Peter Barbour Sandra Wrenall |
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Cast Photo Jack And The Beanstalk 1968/69 |
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Dick Whittington - |
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Johnny De Little Peter Kaye Sandra Wells Tommy Rose Du-
Manetti Twins Roz Early Berwick Kaler Sula Cartier
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Cast photo Dick Whittington 1967/68 |
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Robin Hood - |
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Marty Wilde Ivor Owen Bud Smart Peter Tracey Joyce baker 14 Cherry Willoughby Dancers Danny O’Dea went on to play Eli Duckett in 35 episodes of “Last of
the summer wine” he died in 2003 aged 91. Danny O'Dea, was a fantastic comedian with
timing like very few others. It takes so much talent to be able to make people laugh
out loud without saying a word. He made it look so easy -
George Truzzi
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Cast photo Robin Hood 1966/67 |
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Marty Wilde and Wife Joyce Baker the parents of 80's pop star Kim Wilde |
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Jess Conrad Keith Harris (as puss) Jennifer Creighton Bryan Burden Grande and Mars
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Cast photo Puss In Boots 1965/66 |
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Jess Conrad Jess and Puss (Keith Harris) |
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Aladdin - |
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Vince Eager Duggie Clark Alan Wells Lynton Boys (Chinese policemen) Lesley king Hymas and Cece (Celia and Johnnie Hymans) Frank Ellis Cherry Willoughby Dancers Jonathan Prince Emerson and Jane Flying Carpet Speciality
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Cast photo Aladdin 1964/65 |
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Cinderella - |
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Johnny Stewart Johnny De little Sian Hopkins Grande and Mars Jonathan Prince Brian Freeman and Monty Bond (acrobats) Debbie Dean Wendy Roberts
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Dick Whittington - |
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Johnny Stewart Sylvia Norman Peter Boyce Jill Alison Reginald Vincent Linda Lee Ted Gatty Pat Somers as Tommy the Cat she become ill and was hospitalised for a week with Bronchitis during the run, and had to be replaced at short notice by Johnny Stewart’s wife, Pat.
The Three Lesters ,Trio Vitalites ,The Lynvettes , Nico and Co 12 Jack Horton Dancers Phyllis Jones’s Swansea Babes |
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Cast Photo Dick Whittington 1962/63 |
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Babes in the Wood - |
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Ossie Morris Kenneth Earle Malcolm Vaughan Karl Heinz live Chimpanzees with Barbara Phyllis Mellor Stan Sanders Howell Evans Pat Evans
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Wyn Calvin As a Pantomime Dame he is considered one of this country’s Finest, he plays the Dame in a very masculine yet traditional way and has many admirers. A complete performer as a Dame, he plays the role in a brash, extremely loud fashion, often dressed in red boots, red nose and a red dress. His style is said to be in the tradition of George Robey and Tommy Trinder. Immaculate timing is the key to Wyn’s laughter making.George Bolton Rex Rashley Haval and Byl Alan Wells Yvoe Marlow, Sylvia Norman, The Five Romas, Eddie Fields, Tom Kyffin, Elizabeth Richards, The Corps De Ballet and Phyllis Jones Juveniles
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Mother Goose - |
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Stan Stennett Sylvia Norman Eddie Henderson Tony Snape Alan Taylor
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Stan Stennett with the stage crew |
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Aladdin - |
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Ossie Morris Alan Wells Lynne Hughes Reginald Vincent Robert Marlowe John Cartier Helen Du Toit Phyllis Jones’s Swansea Babes The Robertis Flip And Bobi Roberts Barbara Willoughby
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Cinderella - |
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Des O’Connor , Jacqueline Farrell , Sheila Atha , Melody Scott , Ramoni Brothers , Billy Wells , Charlie Jones , The Brockways , Dale Williams , Margaret Edwards , Kathleen Grasby’s Four Shetland Ponies , Corps De Ballet , 12 Swansea Babes |
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Sleeping Beauty - |
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Cyril Dowler Productions Joe O’Gorman he died at Weybridge on August 26 1974, aged 84, was famous
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The Little Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe - |
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Cyril Dowler - Rita Page Rhoda Rogers - |
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Cyril Dowler Rhoda Rogers Joy Royston Julia, Nellie and Billy The three live sheep Silly and Billy Clowns Waltzing Waters Of Fairyland
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Cyril Dowler was king Rat in the Grand Order Of Water Rats in 1957 Rhoda Rogers Marcia Owen Hilda Heath Norman McGlenn Roulette Dancers Hans Peterson Trainer of The Three Bears James, Bessa and Strike This was thought to be the first time that live animals had been used in a Welsh pantomime, and they weren’t the normal animals associated with the theatre. These were three Norwegian live bears. Due to an axle breaking when the bears were on route to Swansea from Dover, the publicity photographs had to be taken without them, and bear suits had to be hurriedly found, fortunately Regents Park Zoo were the saviours as they sent alternative transport and the bears arrived in time for opening night. |
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Mother Goose - |
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Maudie Edwards Ossie Morris Olivia Jevons Vera Cody with her live Horses Marionettes
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Cinderella - |
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The Welsh comedienne Gladys Morgan was born in Swansea in 1898. Her trademark was
her toothless grin and her ridiculously infectious, maniacal laugh. She began in
show business as part of a juvenile troupe and moved on to variety as a feed to her
comedian husband Frank Laurie .The act wasn't a success until it was suggested that
she changed places with her husband and become the comic. Gladys Morgan had a two- Joan Laurie , Wyn Calvin , Eddie Connor , Sylvia and Doreen Stephens (accordion act) Bert Cecil Bert played an ugly sister, and was the father of Johnny Tudor Frank Lauriecotts Sea Li
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Maudie Edwards Ossie Morris Stan Stennett born in Cardiff on 30 July 1925 Mary Sullivan Fairies Snowflakes Royston Smith Frank James Rita Page Maurice Keary , The Welcome Singers , Marianne James , Teresa Waters and Gordon Caddy
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Eleanor Drew Wilfrid Brambell Born 22 March 1912 Dublin, Ireland and died 18 January 1985 in London, after a battle against cancer. After an uncredited appearance in the movie ‘The 39 Steps’ in 1935 he appeared in many British television programs until in 1962 his big break came in the classic BBC comedy hit ‘Steptoe and Son’ as Albert Steptoe which ran until 1974.In 1964 he appeared with The Beatles in ‘A Hard Days Night’ as Grandfather. Jackie Lester Pamela Reed Antonia Pemberton Paul Lee Harry Davies
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Avril Vane Bobby Vernon Jack Noyes Dorothy Lorraine Winstanley Babes (Formerly The Swansea Girls) The Three Ricordis (clowns) Swan and Leigh (international Gymnasts) Teddy Knox Miss Malta and Company , Dresser and Dale , Melville Birley , Bobby Pattison , Charles Regan , Irma Hanson , Derrick Kaye , The Paramount Girls , Edward Wood and Desmond Dale, Joe Dresser, Horace Horner,
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Gus Elton, Jack Noyes, Irene Mansel, Joan Macfarlane (Scottish Dancer), Clifton James, Zoe Wheeler, Sheila Money, Betty Long, Bobbie Pattison, Doreen Richards, Joyce Randall, Joey Hopkinson, Jimmy Currie’s Waterfalls (his equipment weighed 15 tonnes and used 2000 gallons
of water every minute, Bob Bemand and His Comedy Pigeons, Dom and Josie and their
Accordions, The Winstanley Babes and The John-
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From 1934 - There were no pantomimes, as the Grand Theatre became a cinema due to falling numbers at the theatre performances
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Eileen Merrie Rita Kerva Rene and June Gray Cecil Roche Irene Walters Shaun Desmond Mary E. Wilkins Charles Stevens Fred Weedon Fred Sylvester and his Nephews (acrobats) The Ten Riviera Girls The Twelve Kittens (Tiny Tots in song and dance) Arley Sisters Rosa Langue
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Billy Barr (Charlie Chaplin double) , Eileen Merrie , Betty Millar , Shaun Desmond , Pat Walcott (the cat) , Oliver and Proctor (Baton Spinners) , Joe Somers and Johnny Fell (Comics)
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Edward Houghton Maisie Griffiths Hazel Glenn Archie Wallen Betty Millar Gene Durham Smarte Bothers Clowns Dame Halleybutt’s Choir
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Cinderella - |
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Tom Dixon Angela Guilberte Broadway Girls Doris Tilly (the painted girl) Nell Campbell (comic) Roy Walters (comic)
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Renda Rudd Bessie Evans Zena Carol Billy Revell Bobbie Hall The Ventons (acrobats and comics) The Zeimar Brothers with educated donkey Hector The Chinese Chicklets
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Cinderella - |
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Eva Renee Ray Rayson Billy Royll Doris Pearce Lily Rose Zoie Sheld Walter Cranbury The Dinkie Ducklings billed as clever little kids The Willenors Trick Cyclists
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Gloria Gay Nellie Ryan Harry Gilmour Charles Harvard Wal Watson Ivy Raymond Archie Wallen
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Aladdin - |
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Bert Symes Gwen Highley Jay Highley Rosina May Simple And Smart (acrobats) Koppah and Sloppah (clowns)
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Robinson Crusoe - |
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Leon Salbery and George Slater’s Company Val Edwards Madame Tardy Thomas Linfield Troupe Romany Singers Lyceum Juveniles The Hal Edwards Musical Comedy Girls
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Dorothy Brett Miss Tomlins Lester Holwood Fred Hutchings
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Cinderella - |
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Written by Fred Clements Nita Jarche Lorna Cherry Kitty and Olga Sherry Vanda Rees Daisy Bartholomew The Dainty Danes Queenie Edwards Tom Wiles Leonard Holford Brock’s Cycling Maniacs , Talberto and Douglas (acrobats) , Jack Murray , Jack Roya (comic) Syd Christo (comic) , London Welsh Quartette , Fred Astleys Beautiful Ponies |
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Ada Wise Willie Cave Kenna Brothers Little Pearl and May The Pony Quartet Aeroplane Stunt A great Spectacular Toyland Scene
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Dick Whittington - |
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Ada Wise Frank Leigh
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Cinderella - |
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Fred Clement’s Company Frank Leigh Lorna cherry Evelyn Grace Frank Johns Pauline Rivers Scholey and Scholey The Blossoms
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Pauline Gilmer Dot Eden C.Goff Courtney And Dixon E.Kipling D.Kelsey Cast of 30 artists diving bell and grottoes lend colour in “Land of Heartsease”
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J. Bannister Howard’s Company Miss Tina Frank Miss May Romayne Frank Hood MR H. Benett Mr G.Aspin Panto opens with the arrival of Santa Claus at the theatre
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Dick Whittington - |
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F. Leslie Moreton and Guyton Heath’s Company
R.Murray Miss Ena Lestrange Mr B.N. Alford Mr H. Talbot Mr C.Gardener Rency and Dare Comics
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Cinderella - |
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F. Leslie Moreton and Guyton Heath’s Company
Mr B. Noel Mr H. Barnett Minnie Rayner Maud Diamond Mr and Mrs B.Charles The Six Merry Mac’s Spectacular Fairies Boudoir, Magic Coach, a mass of colour and electricity drawn by two pretty ponies
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Aladdin - |
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J. Bannister Howard’s Company Lillie Lassali Billy Evelyn Gertie Orchard Will Judge Mr G Stoney Sisters Oxley Hartley and Mellor (comic policemen)
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Leslie Morton and Guyton Heath’s Company Olive Sparke Kathleen Severn Dorothy Edwards Lydia Williams Alan Kennedy Preston and Cooper Comics Glanroy Troupe S.Holden
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Mother Goose - |
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Nellie Le Breton Gladys Johnson Mr C.Henry Reg London William H. Wright Nellie James Hal Lester Nellie James Milton Brothers The Three Jewells The London Chorus and Ballet Animals included a Goose, Donkey and a Horse
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Daisy Hurdle Leonard Teel Hettie Critchley Iris Vaughan Vera Lennie Marie Gilbert
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Barry Howard Dorothy Clark Kitty Douglas Damerell, Rutland and Cinda Maria Ault Miss B.Cadman J.W. Hooper A. Patterson H. St John
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1910 THERE WAS NO PANTOMIME |
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Irene Damdeoa John Richards Turners Tropical Still Pictures
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Robinson Crusoe - |
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Madelaine Du Val Maggie Allwood John Thompson Comic Billy Bracey Gymnasts This was performed by John A Thompson’s Company |
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Ella Willmer Beatrice Varley Fay Desmond Several unnamed comedians On the opening night 500 adults and children from the workhouse and cottage homes were treated, as the theatre ordered goods to the value of £5 in order to give each man, woman and child a meat pie, a bar of chocolate, one orange, and one bottle of mineral water. This was performed by John A Thompson’s Company
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Cissy Wade Mary Sadie King and Delane Mayer and Bode Denby and Dent (comics) Laura Humpreys Stephen Fitzgerald Cissy Hilton Frank Thatcher
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Florence Dillion Ann Brenan Laura Humphreys Stephen Fitzgerald J.R.Val A. Murray Denby And Dent Comics Carlyle’s Spanish Whirlwind Dancers |
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Rosadie Jacobi Daisy Markham Minnie Mace May Lawrence Harry Herbert Robert Milstead Harry Bruce Harry Douglas Julia Yivers This Panto was written by Seymour Hicks who himself appeared in a self- |
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1903 THERE WAS NO PANTOMIME |
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Cinderella - |
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Milton Bodes Company Marian Ayling Addie Love Tilly Vaughan Georgina Leonard Frank Dunlop , J.W Baxter , Arthur Godfrey , Hettie Letch, Minnie Duncan, John Tiller’s Troupe Of Lady DancersThe Eight Little Wonders Leo Sterling’s Musical Speciality ActAbel And Welsh contortionist and Acrobats Beautiful live ponies drew Cinderella’s electric coach |
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1901 THERE WAS NO PANTOMIME |
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Cinderella - |
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Written by Charles A. Lord Harry Karr , Walter kooney , Four high kicking somersaulters , Ada Shirley , Doris Leslie , Maud Lascelles , Fanny Homer , Madge Lascelles , Hetty Russell , Mary Manners , Lydia Cosman , Jeanie Thomas , Lucy Charnley , Flo Preddy , Nina Lascelles , Ada Vestrais , Charles Linden , George Cosman , Annie Charnley , Edith Lyddon , Florrie Rosina (plays a number of musical instruments), Amandus scores with his impressions of the celebrities of the age There also featured a Grand transformation scene entitled “The Coral Realms In The Mighty Deep’ Excelsior Quartette
Performed by Ernest Carpenter’s Company |
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Performed by Messrs Dottridge and Longden’s Company Flo Varley Whose many humorous references to Swansea football Club made her extremely popular with the Audience throughout the run. Nellie Merton , Steve Cooke , John Cooper, Miss Annie Hathaway, Will White , Mr Ryder, Mr Leslie Clare , George Rydon , Wilford and Willie , George Harker , Primrose Ballet Troupe , The Sisters Langley , The Sisters Valerie , Miss Clements , Robert Imden , Minnie Loveday
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Tom Fancourt Alice Dewent Alice Percival Maude Bowden Ethel Netherton A. Ouston Jenny Ruby Ralph Foster Ellis Oglivie James Russell The Sisters Emerald Alec Darwen H.Wright The clown
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A Great deal of thanks goes to Nigel Ellacott from Its-
of background material for this pantomime archive page |
Gladys Morgan 
