Programme 1972 – 76th Minstrel Show and “Hits and Bits”

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

PRESENT THEIR 76th PRODUCTION

“HITS AND BITS”

INCLUDING THEIR 1972 MINSTREL SHOW

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Page ONE

The President’s Foreword
It Is my pleasure to welcome you to the 76th Annual Performance of the Napier Frivolity Minstrels.

This year you will very likely miss some members who retired last year, but we take pride in presenting new members for your entertainment – we trust you will like them.

We would like to extend to you, our audience, our most grateful thanks for your continued support, and hope you have a happy evening’s entertainment.

Photo caption –
Wally Ireland
(President)

Producer
This is Shirley’s eleventh year with the “Frivs”, and her third year as producer of the entire show. The “Frivs” are certainly very grateful to have such a capable person in this important position. The cast rely and respond to her versatile directions.

In private life Shirley has her own ballet and tap school.

Photo caption –
SHIRLEY JARRETT
(Producer)

Pianist and Musical Directress
This year our pianist is Mrs Rose Mardon, who was pianist for the “Frivs” from 1954 to 1959.

We are certainly very pleased to have Mrs Mardon back with us once again.

Mrs Mardon is well known in Napier, and has her own group, which often performs for charitable organisations.

Photo caption –
ROSE MARDON
(Pianist and Musical Directress)

Assistant Secretary
John is also new to the production side of the “Frivs”. He has been a member of the chorus for the past five years, and every year he has presented his own magic act. John would like to thank every member of the company for their co-operation this year in the absence of our Secretary, Sid Henney, who has been overseas.

Photo caption –
John Ferguson
(Assistant Secretary)

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Page THREE

ON STAGE
“1972”

Roger Williams
(Mr Sambo)

Helen Smith
“Mandy”

Mr Interloculor
(Alan Emery)

Richard Shadbolt
(Mr Moses)

Neil Faulknor
(Mr Rastus)

THE GIRLS
STELLA ASTWOOD
MARGARET ATKINS
JOAN DAVY
LYNETTE FOSTER
CARMEN GOUDER
DIANE JOLL
JUNE LANGSTONE
PAM MELLOR
SUE MELLOR
JOY OEMCKE
JUDY SYKES
CORRI TAYLOR
JANICE WILLIAMS
VANESSA WOOLLEY

THE DANCERS
ELEANOR KITT
BRENDA RICHARDSON
KAY STEVENSON
JAN STREETER

THE BOYS
JOHN FERGUSON
STEPHEN KIRBY
MERV OEMCKE
KEN SMITH
MICHAEL SMITH
DICK WOOD

Production – Shirley Jarrett
Ballet Mistress – Anne Bradley
Musical Director – Rose Mardon
Costumes – Judy Anderson, Clare Manning
Make-up – Fay Rogers
Scenery and Props – Maurice Bartlett
Syd Hardgrave
Helen Smith
Richard Shadbolt

Social Club Committee
ROGER WILLIAM (Convener)
PHILIP ANDERSON
DIANE JOLL
RICHARD MANNING
HELEN SMITH
CORRI TAYLOR

Page FOUR

THE LADIES OF THE CIRCLE
Back Row (L to R): Pam Mellor, Stella Astwood, Vanessa Woolley, Corri Taylor, Margaret Atkins, Judy Sykes, Sue Mellor, Joan Davy, Carmen Gouder.
Front Row (L to R): Joy Oemcke, June Langstone, Lynette Foster, Diane Joll, Janice Williams.

THE MEN OF THE CIRCLE
(L to R): Ken Smith, John Ferguson, Dick Wood, Stephen Kirby, Merv Oemcke, Michael Smith.

Page FIVE

THE 1972 “FRIVS”

present their

76th MINSTREL SHOW

Producer   SHIRLEY JARRETT
Stage Manager   SYD HARDGRAVE
Musical Directress & Pianist   ROSE MARDON
Wardrobe   JUDY ANDERSON, CLARE MANNING
Ballet Mistress   ANNE BRADLEY
Make-up   FAY ROGERS

OVERTURE – SOUTHERN MELODIES – “FRIVS” ORCHESTRA
1.   Let’s go with “GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY” – “TA-RA-RA-BOOM-DE-AY”
2.   We ask “ARE YOU FROM DIXIE” – “LAZY BONES” – “BALLIN’ THE JACK”
3.   A little bit of the Irish now with “MACNAMARA’S BAND” – “THEY CALLED IT IRELAND” – “WITH A SHILLEGHUE UNDER ME ARM”
4.   Stella Astwood sings “IF I RULED THE WORLD”
5.   “HEY GOOD LOOKING” – The girls say “I’M JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY”
The boys dance – “CECILIA”
6.   “ALLEGHENY MOON” – featuring Mr Sambo.
7.   Here we are once more with the quintet “SO EARLY IN THE MORNING”
8.   Let’s all take a trip to “ABERGAVENNEY”
9.   Mr Interlocutor sings for us “LOVE IS BLUE”
10.   The Frivettes entertain with “SUNRISE – SUNSET”
11.   “I GOT PLENTY OF NOTHIN” –  featuring Mr Rastus and the Company.
12.   “BROKEN DOLL” – “DANCE WITH A DOLLY WITH A HOLE IN HER STOCKING” – The Company
13.   Duet “GOLDEN SONG” – with Stella and Dick
14.   Let’s all drink and sing with the “DRINKING SING” – “AUF – WEIDERSEHAN – MY DEAR” – Back to our finale “DRINKING SONG”

Page SIX

LADIES OF THE BALLET
Back Row (L to R): Brenda Richardson, Jan Streeter
Front Row (L to R): Eleanor Kitt, Kay Stevenson

MEET THE “FRIVS” ORCHESTRA
Back Row (L to R): Alan Lang (Trumpet), Michael Simkin (Clarinet), Johnny Hale (Drums and Effects), Alan Clarke (Flute) John De La Haye (Violin), Leon Speakman (Bass).
Front Row (L to R): George Stuart (Violin), Rose Mardon (Pianist), Ted Collier (Violin).
Absent: Roy Robinson (Trumpet).

Page SEVEN

SWING ALONG WITH THE 72 PRODUCTION OF

HITS and BITS

Producer – SHIRLEY JARRETT

“Entracte with the “Frivs” Orchestra”

1.   “WHEN THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN” – The Company
2.   “RHYTHM OF LIFE” – The Company
3.   Our own “DANDY SANDY” – featuring Richard Shadbolt, Michael Smith, John Ferguson
4.   Dick Wood sings for us “STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT”
5.   “ANCHORS AWAY” – “BELL BOTTOM TROUSERS” – The Dancers feature in “SAILOR’S HORNPIPE” – “STEAMBOAT BILL” – The Company
6.   “PUT ON YOUR TATA” – featuring Lynette Foster, Carmen Gouder, June Langstone.
7.   Let’s all “STEP IN TIME” and go for a “JOLLY HOLIDAY” then all “FLY-A-KITE”
8.   “THE TWO OF US” – featuring Corri Taylor, Ken Smith, Margaret Atkins, Alan Emery, Judy Sykes, Neil Faulknor
9.   The Company with “JACK IN A BOX” – featuring the Dancers
10.   “FOUR LITTLE BOYS FROM SCHOOL” – featuring Merv Oemcke, Ken Smith, Michael Smith, Roger Williams, and Dick Wood as the Schoolmaster
11.   Come down South America way with “I YI YI YI YI” – “SOUTH AMERICAN JOE”
12.   Pam Mellor and Alan Emery feature in “I’D DO ANYTHING”
13.   A large job ahead for John Ferguson and Richard Shadbolt “GO WASH AN ELEPHANT”
14.   “I’D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING” and “BURNING BRIDGES” -The Company
15.   Our Grand Finale – “BANNER MAN” – The entire Company

– CURTAIN –

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NOW MEET THE BACKSTAGE TEAM
Back Row (L to R): Richard Manning, Peter Single, Alan Rogers (Asst. Stage Manager), Philip Anderson.
Front Row (L to R): Syd Hardgrave (Stage Manager), “Snow” Raynor, Harry Koefoed (Asst. Stage Manager).
Absent; Arthur Bluck, Colin Goble.

Norman’s association with the “Frivs” began in 1928. He has held various different positions within the company, and in the capacity of violinist with the “Frivs” Orchestra. In more recent years, House Manager for our Napier performances. He also holds the position of Vice-President – an office he shares with Alan Clarke.

Photo caption –
Norman Etheridge
(House Manager)

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Page TEN

MEET MORE OF THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Anne Bradley
(Ballet Mistress)

Fay Rogers
(Make-up)

Judy Anderson
(Wardrobe)

Clare Manning
(Wardrobe)

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This year Syd has the position of Stage Manager. Formerly as Mr Rastus, one of the darkies, Syd has the knowledge and ability to carry out his present position, having performed on stage for 20 years.

Photo caption –
Syd Hardgrave
(Stage Manager]

Sid has been our Secretary for over 20 years, so this year the “Frivs” have given Sid leave of absence to take an extended tour overseas.

Photo caption –
Sidney Henney
(Secretary)

CREDITS
SPECIAL THANKS TO – Maurice Bartlett (Programme Cover Design); Mrs Pell, Mrs Joan Hale, Stan Pearce (assistance at rehearsals); Napier Intermediate School (use of hall for rehearsals); H.B. Motor Co. (management and drivers); D. MacLachlan (publicity photos); John Ferguson (compiling programme); Jock Stevenson (Lyrics “So Early in the Morning”); Napier Daily Telegraph, H.B. Herald Ltd., N.Z.B.C.; Ted Collier (musical arranger); Deverell and Gordon Ltd. (use of bandsaw); Bon Cox (Organ theatre); Gillian Davies (script Dandy Sandy).

The Napier Frivolity Minstrels reserve the right to change the programme if necessary due to sickness or other causes.

Ray has been with the “Frivs” now for over 12 years, and in this time has assisted the “Frivs” with the sound system. We would like to thank Ray for all the hard work which goes on behind the scenes before the performance of a “Frivs” show.

Photo caption –
Roy Single
(Sound System)

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