Programme 1975 – 79th Minstrel Show and Aladdin

NAPIER
FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

79th
PRODUCTION

1975

With Pleasure,

The Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Inc.)

present their

79th Minstrel Show

Followed by their 1975 Production – Pantomime

ALADDIN

Book and Lyrics by Robert Rutherford (London)

Original Music by Frank Wilcocks (London)

Produced by Syd Henney

MUNICIPAL THEATRE, NAPIER AND EXTENDED TOUR OF TAUPO AND HAWKE’S BAY

Page ONE

A Message from the President
Once again it is my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s production.

Many people often ask, why do people join the “Frivs?” The answer is simple – to gain personal satisfaction by helping others, raising finances for worthwhile projects, and to fulfil their musical and creative interests.

You will see tonight the result of many hours hard work, and I’m sure, you will all agree with me in saying that the time given by all members, both behind the scenes and on stage, has been very worthwhile.

To all members I say thank you, and to you, our audience, thank you for your continued support.

Photo caption –
Michael Smith (President)

Hon. Secretary –
Now in his fourth year as Secretary, and ninth year on stage, John’s task of “getting the show on the road” is not any easier. With a total of 50 members actively involved with the “Frivs”, this means a lot of organisation. It is interesting to note that this year’s production team of Patron, President, Secretary, Treasurer, Producers and Musical Director, have all at one time or other been, or still are actively performing on stage with the “Frivs”, which shows the basic grounding one is obtaining while performing with our company.

John would like to thank each and every member for their assistance in this year’s production.

Photo caption –
John Ferguson
(Secretary)

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Our Patron –
Looking back over the years since the “Frivs” started (1897), it gives me great pleasure to think that I have been a member since 1918, and have been associated with many men and women who have brought entertainment to Hawke’s Bay, and to many other villages, towns and cities throughout N.Z.

I trust the present members and those that will follow will carry on the good work and receive the same pleasure that I have.

Photo caption –
Wally Ireland
(Patron)

Producer –  Minstrel Show
The “Frivs” are indeed proud to have Julienne Owen in this important role. Julienne has brought the sparkle and zing into the show you see tonight. Julienne has also directed the choreography and dancing for the entire show. Also a member of the “Frivs” for nine years as a dancer, she now has her own Tap and Modern Jazz Dance School in Napier and Hastings and has the M.B.B.O. (Advanced Diploma for Tap).

Photo caption –
Julienne Owen M.B.B.O.
(Producer)

Producer – Pantomime
Having produced a lot of shows over many years, Syd brings an excellent standard to this year’s Pantomime, “Aladdin”.

Formerly our Secretary for 20 years, Syd has also written plays for radio – early in the 1950’s.

Syd would like to thank Margaret Atkins for her help in the production; also Julienne Owen for the choreography and dancing to the chorus numbers.

Photo caption –
Syd Henny [Henney]
(Producer)

Musical Director –
In her second year as Musical Director for the “Frivs”, Edith has brought a fine standard of singing in both chorus and solo numbers in this year’s production, as well as capable control of the orchestra.

Also associated with many choral organisations in Napier over the years, including three years with the “Frivs”, Edith in private life is a registered music teacher, teaching piano and theory of music.

Photo caption –
Edith Ferguson (R.M.T.)
(Musical Director)

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“ON STAGE”
1975

Roger Williams
(Mr Sambo)
Roger has been with the Company since 1966, and is perhaps our most experienced darkie, having been on the corner for the past nine years. Roger for many years has taken a comedy role in the Pantomime and this year as “Wishee” the Chinese laundryman.

Lyn Ferguson
(Miss Mandy)
This is the second year Lyn has been a darkie. Previously with the show for five years on stage in the circle. In the Pantomime Lyn has the dual role of “Head Girl”, a very versatile performer.

Dick Wood
(Mr Interlocutor)
Dick has the most difficult job in the Frivs, which I’m sure you all agree is carried out to perfection. Dick is also a long standing member of the Frivs and is well known for his solo singing around Hawke’s Bay and with the Napier Tin Hat Club.

Glyn Lawrence
(Mr Moses)
In his first year as a darkie, on the corner, Glyn is a darkie with the zing and zest necessary for this important position in our show. Formerly on stage in the circle, Glyn also takes the role of “Abanazer” in the Pantomime.

Neil Faulknor
(Mr Rastus)
Eight years on the corner, Neil must surely be our most travelled member. For rehearsal and shows for 10 months of the year, Neil travels 80 miles each night to perform with us. An outstanding performer in Pantomime this year Neil takes the lead role of “Widow Twanky”.

The Girls
STELLA ASTWOOD
MARGARET ATKINS
KERRY ATKINS
KAY EDMUNDSON
JUNE LAWRENCE
JAN LARRINGTON
CLARE MANNING
MARY SARGEANT
OLWYN SMITH

The Dancers
PHYLLIS ASTWOOD
CHRISTINE CROSS
SAMANTHA GOODALL
LINDA HARRISON
LYNETTE HEAD

The Boys
JOHN FERGUSON
MURRAY OWEN
KEN SMITH
MICHAEL SMITH
DON STUART
GRAEME THOMPSON

THE LADIES OF THE CIRCLE

Left to right: STELLA ASTWOOD, OLWYN SMITH, CLARE MANNING, MARGARET ATKINS, JUNE LAWRENCE, MARY SARGEANT, KAY EDMUNDSON
Inset: KERRY ATKINS.

THE MEN OF THE CIRCLE
Left to right; MICHAEL SMITH, DON STUART, JOHN FERGUSON, KEN SMITH, MURRAY OWEN.
Inset: GRAEME THOMPSON.

Page SEVEN

THE 1975 “FRIVS”
present their
79th MINSTREL SHOW

Produced by Julienne Owen M.B.B.O.
Musical Director: Edith Ferguson R.M.T.
Overture: Southern Melodies.

1.   ALABAMA JUBILEE – the entire company.
2.   BEAUTIFUL OHIO – featuring June Lawrence.
3.   WHO DISCOVERED DIXIE – the company.
4.   CAN’T GET INDIANA OFF MY MIND – Sambo, Mandy, Rastus.
5.   EVERYTHING IS PEACHES DOWN IN GEORGIA – says Graeme Thompson.
6.   EARLY IN THE MORNING – hear all about ourselves with the Cornermen.
7.   CAROLINA MOON – Don Stuart with the company.
8.   HERE COMES THE SHOWBOAT – with the Cornermen.
9.   DOWN ON THE FARM – with Margaret Atkins and Don Stuart and the “Frivs” ballet.
10.   MY GAL’S A HIGH BORN LADY – featuring Mr Rastus with Clare Manning.
11.   LOVE WILL FIND A WAY – Stella Astwood sings for us.
12.   CAROLINA IN THE MORNING – Moses and male chorus.
13.   SHINE ON HARVEST MOON – featuring the Darkies.
14.   WHEN THE GREAT RED DAWN IS SHINING – Dick Wood solo.
15.   DOWN IN D.I.X.I.E. – Clare Manning, June Lawrence, Kay Edmundson – feature.
16.   BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON – the company’s tap dancers Linda Harrison, Murray Owen.
17.   THAT DEAR OLD HOME OF MINE – the company.
18.   WHEN THE SAINTS – HALLELUJAH – the finale with the company and dancers.

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The Dancers
Left to right: PHYLLIS ASTWOOD, LYNETTE HEAD, SAMANTHA GOODALL, CHRISTINE CROSS, LINDA HARRISON.

Scene from Pantomime
JOHN FERGUSON
(Policeman)

JAN LARRINGTON

DICK WOOD
(Emperor of China)

Page NINE

THE NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS PRESENT

ALADDIN

A PANTOMIME IN TWO ACTS
Book and Lyrics by Robert Rutherford (London)
Original Music by Frank Willcocks (London)
Produced by Syd Henney
Choreography by Julienne Owen M.B.B.O.
Musical Director Edith Ferguson R.M.T.

CHARACTERS
(in order of appearance)
BECK   Michael Smith.
CALL   John Ferguson.
MAN   Don Stuart.
GRAND VIZIER   Graeme Thompson.
WISHEE WASHEE   Roger Williams.
SUNLIGHT (The Horse)   Front: Murray Owen.   Back: Ken Smith.
EMPEROR OF CHINA   Dick Wood.
PRINCESS SO-SHI   June Lawrence.
PEKOE   Clare Manning.
LADY OF THE COURT   Stella Astwood.
WIDOW TWANKEY   Neil Faulknor.
ALADDIN   Margaret Atkins.
ABANAZER   Glyn Lawrence.
HEAD GIRL   Lyn Ferguson
SLAVE OF THE RING, SLAVE OF THE LAMP   Linda Harrison, Phyliss Astwood.
Chorus of Citizens, Laundry Girls and Dancers.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY
ACT 1 –
SCENE 1.   A SQUARE IN PEKIN.
2.   THE GATES OF THE PALACE.
3.   TWANKEY’S LAUNDRY
4.   OUTSIDE THE CAVE.
5.   INSIDE THE CAVE.

ACT 2 –
SCENE 1.   ALADDIN’S PALACE.
2.   COURTYARD.
3.   ABANAZER’S CASTLE.
4.   A CORRIDOR.
5.   THE PALACE.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MR SYD HENNEY – ADVISOR TO EXECUTIVE, GENERAL ASSISTANCE ENTIRE SHOW.
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NOW MEET OUR BACKSTAGE TEAM

Trevor Atkins
(Stage Manager)

Fay Rogers
(Wardrobe)

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Back row left to right: STEVEN KIRBY, DON HASTINGS, TREVOR ATKINS, COLIN GOBLE, WAYNE SYKES.
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