The Stirling Players present
Wed, 3 Dec 2003, 11:17 amGreg Ross2 posts in thread
The Stirling Players present
Wed, 3 Dec 2003, 11:17 am“Dear Charles”
by Alan Melville
Now it needs be said that “Dear Charles” is not a “Skin Tight” – thank God, when one considers the physique of your truly! And quite rightly, director Janet Brandwood has no intention of entering the play for any ITA awards.
Set in France, it was written in the early 1940s by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon and Frederick Jackson, with the title, “Les Enfants d’Edouard.” It was later adapted into English and renamed “Dear Charles,” by Alan Melville in 1953.
Interestingly enough, the basic storyline bears an uncanny resemblance to the musical “Mama Mia.” Shades of George and “My Sweet Lord?” But beware, do not expect Fernando or even a dancing queen! Although you just might catch a glimpse of Dracula and hear “Three Blind Mice.”
When first performed in New York, (September 1954 – January 1955), the critics were tepid in their praise, but recommended the play, based on the performances of Tallulah Bankhead, in the lead role of Denise Darvel and Werner Klemperer, as Jan Letzaresco.
So if youÂ’re not doing anything and in the mood to be entertained, this harmless piece of dross has some rather witty lines and some excellent banter between a very stuffy Englishman and an off-the planet Pole. Besides, how many of you knew there was a theatre in Morris Place Innaloo?
Director: Janet Brandwood
Stage Manager: Tom Brandwood
Role and Cast:
Denis Darvel: Karin Staflund
Sir Michael Anstruthers: Kym Bidstrup
Jan Letzaresco: Greg Ross
Dominique Leclere: Peter Francesco
Dr Edward: Gordon Barnett
Martha: Heather Stewart
Martine: Anne-Marie Mousley
Bruno: Chris Mousley
Walter: Paul Sonntag
Madam Duchemine: Carryn Maddocks
Luciene: Rebecca Hall
John-Pierre: Alistair McArthur
Venue Innaloo Community Centre, Morris Place Innaloo
Bookings: Ph: 9440 1040
Ticket Price: $13.00 and $11 concession
Performance Dates: Thu 4, Fri 5, Sat 6 Dec at 8.00pm, Sun 7 Dec matinee at 2.00pm, Thu 11, Fri 12, Sat 13 Dec at 8.00pm
PS: Don’t park under the tree in the car park – birds will cover your car in guano.
by Alan Melville
Now it needs be said that “Dear Charles” is not a “Skin Tight” – thank God, when one considers the physique of your truly! And quite rightly, director Janet Brandwood has no intention of entering the play for any ITA awards.
Set in France, it was written in the early 1940s by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon and Frederick Jackson, with the title, “Les Enfants d’Edouard.” It was later adapted into English and renamed “Dear Charles,” by Alan Melville in 1953.
Interestingly enough, the basic storyline bears an uncanny resemblance to the musical “Mama Mia.” Shades of George and “My Sweet Lord?” But beware, do not expect Fernando or even a dancing queen! Although you just might catch a glimpse of Dracula and hear “Three Blind Mice.”
When first performed in New York, (September 1954 – January 1955), the critics were tepid in their praise, but recommended the play, based on the performances of Tallulah Bankhead, in the lead role of Denise Darvel and Werner Klemperer, as Jan Letzaresco.
So if youÂ’re not doing anything and in the mood to be entertained, this harmless piece of dross has some rather witty lines and some excellent banter between a very stuffy Englishman and an off-the planet Pole. Besides, how many of you knew there was a theatre in Morris Place Innaloo?
Director: Janet Brandwood
Stage Manager: Tom Brandwood
Role and Cast:
Denis Darvel: Karin Staflund
Sir Michael Anstruthers: Kym Bidstrup
Jan Letzaresco: Greg Ross
Dominique Leclere: Peter Francesco
Dr Edward: Gordon Barnett
Martha: Heather Stewart
Martine: Anne-Marie Mousley
Bruno: Chris Mousley
Walter: Paul Sonntag
Madam Duchemine: Carryn Maddocks
Luciene: Rebecca Hall
John-Pierre: Alistair McArthur
Venue Innaloo Community Centre, Morris Place Innaloo
Bookings: Ph: 9440 1040
Ticket Price: $13.00 and $11 concession
Performance Dates: Thu 4, Fri 5, Sat 6 Dec at 8.00pm, Sun 7 Dec matinee at 2.00pm, Thu 11, Fri 12, Sat 13 Dec at 8.00pm
PS: Don’t park under the tree in the car park – birds will cover your car in guano.