Programme 1978 – 82nd Show and Dick Whittington

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

our 82nd Year   1978

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ONE

Welcome to the “Frivs”

– Foreword by the President

It is my pleasure once again to welcome you to our show. This is my third year as President and eleventh as a performer with the Frivs. It is good to see many of our former Frivs back in the show, a well as some new faces appearing on stage.

The Frivs over the years have donated nearly $300,000 to charity, a record we are justly proud of, and this year appeared on Telethon, which in turn was helping to raise funds for another worthy cause.

I thank you, our audience, for your continued support, and to all members of the Frivs, thank you for your fine efforts with this, our 82nd production.

The major part of our production is once again in the capable hands of Fay, our Secretary. Fay has been in nearly every part of the Frivs show, and this year is on stage, in charge of make-up, and prompt for the Pantomime.

Having been involved with the Frivs over a period of 21 years, Fay certainly has the knowledge for the important role she plays, and the Frivs would like to thank Fay for all her help in this section of the Frivs activity.

John Ferguson
(President)

Fay Rogers
(Secretary)

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.

present their

82nd MINSTREL SHOW

FOLLOWED BY THEIR 1978 PANTOMIME

“DICK WHITTINGTON”

Written by Rutherford & Wilcocks – London

Produced by (Mrs) Marie Hall

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THREE

Our Production Team

PRODUCER
Marie Hall
This year Marie has produced the entire show, and I’m sure you will agree this has been a very fine effort. The Frivs would like to thank Marie for all the hard hours of work which have gone into this production.
This is Marie’s third year as Producer for the Frivs, and Marie hopes you will enjoy tonight’s performance, which is a credit to Marie and her production team.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Edith Ferguson
The Frivs this year are indeed fortunate to have once again Edith to direct all choral and orchestral arrangements. For five years Edith has been our Musical Director and I’m sure you will be pleased with the results of her imagination.
All credit must surely go to Edith for this performance. In private life she is a registered music teacher of piano and theory.

CHOREOGRAPHER
Dawn Mayo
The bright dancing and movement in tonight’s show has been under the control of Dawn, who has rejoined the Frivs after an absence of many years. The Frivs are indeed proud to have Dawn in this important role and trust she will be with us for many years to come. Dawn also has her own dancing school.

STAGE MANAGER
Colin Gable
After many years backstage with the Frivs, Colin has the necessary expertise to carry out this part of the Frivs production. From building the scenery to getting the show on the road, this task is not always easy. Grateful thanks are extended to all those who helped Colin backstage.

WARDROBE MISTRESS
Evelyn Foster
Evelyn’s first year with the Frivs, and I’m sure you’ll agree the costumes are indeed bright and colourful once again. This is a major part of the Frivs activity, and we would like to thank Evelyn for the long hours of work she has put in, in this special department.

TREASURER
John Reed
Looking after all the Frivs financial aspects, John has carried out this job for the past three years. Sometimes a thankless task, John is certainly a valuable asset to our show. Also playing clarinet in our orchestra, we thank John for his efforts.

FOUR

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FIVE

“Now Meet The Cornermen and Mr. Interlocutor”

Roger Williams
“Mr Sambo”

Alec Wishart
“Mr Interlocutor”
Formerly with the group “Hogsnort Rupert”, the Frivs are pleased to have Alec associated with them in this important role of Mr Interlocutor. Alec also plays the “Fairy” in the Pantomime.

Graeme Thompson
“Mr Rastus”

David Hosegood
“Mr Bones”

Michael Curley
“Mr Moses”

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FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

The Frivs 82nd Minstrel Show

Producer/Director:   MARIE HALL

Musical Director:   EDITH FERGUSON R.M.T.

Choreographer:   DAWN MAYO

Overture: SOUTHERN MELODIES WITH THE FRIVS ORCHESTRA

1.   The Frivs open with “ROLLING ROUND THE WORLD”, “MINSTREL DAYS” and “DOWN YONDER”.

2.   “I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE” – Mr Bones; “I’M GOING TO TO SIT RIGHT DOWN” – Mr Sambo; “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN”, Mr Moses; “ANYTIME”, Mr Rastus.

3.   “BLUE MOON”, the Company, featuring Chris, Alec and Gary.

4.   “INDIANA”, featuring Tap Dancers; “YPSILANTI”, with Mr Rastus and Mr Sambo; John Leading with “CHESAPEAKE BAY”.

5.   “SEND IN THE CLOWNS”, Mr Rastus.

6.   “SUNRISE, SUNSET”, the Frivettes.

7.   Our own Barbers Shop Quartet, featuring those melodic voices of Glyn, Chris, John and Alec.

8.   “SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD”, Mr Sambo.

9.   BROADWAY BRACKET, with Linda, Brenda, Lynette, Wendy & Christine.

10.   Pam and Chris sing and dance with “SAM’S SONG”.

11.   Our very own Mr Interlocutor, Alec Wishart, sings for us “WHAT A MOUTH”, “AUNTY ALICE”. Two old favourites.

12.   Bring back those good old “CHARLESTON DAYS”, Company and Dancers.

13.   “SH-BOOM”, a good old favourite with the Company.

14.   “SCOTTISH SAMBA”, with Glyn, Pam, June, Gary & Dancers.

15.   “SUMMERTIME”, “CANT HELP LOVING DAT MAN”, “OLD MAN RIVER”. Choral arrangement led by Edith Ferguson.

16.   “MAGICAL MOMENTS”. An interlude with our own magician – John.

17.   The Company close with “AQUARIUS”, “LET THE SUNSHINE IN”, “PREPARE YE”. The entire Company.

INTERMISSION

EIGHT

Now Meet Our Dancing Team

Back (left to right): BRENDA JOHNSTONE, CHRISTINE CROSS, WENDY TAYLOR.
Front: LYNETTE HEAD, LINDA HARRISON.

The Frivs Grand Orchestra

Back (left to right): RAY BLEWDON (Violin), MAURICE BARTLETT (Drums and Effects), CHARLIE DUKES (Violin), LEON SPEAKMAN (Bass), CLIFF HOWELL (Trombone).
Front: JOHN REED (Clarinet), EDITH FERGUSON (Musical Director), JOY COULAM (Pianist), FRANCES TURNER (Cello).
Inset: MURRAY BURNELL (Sax).
Absent: ROY WARDLE (Trumpet), CHRIS COOK (Trumpet).

NINE

Introducing “On Stage”

Clare Manning

Jenny Magon

Pam Smith

Glyn Lawrence

Chris Gibson

Gary Hosegood

Samantha Goodall

Christine Mead

June Lawrence

TEN

THE NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS (INC.)

present

THEIR 1978 PANTOMIME

Book & Lyrics by: ROBERT RUTHERFORD (London)

Original Music by: FRANK WILCOCK (London)

“DICK WHITTINGTON”

Produced by: MARIE HALL
Choreography by: DAWN MAYO
Musical Direction by: EDITH FERGUSON (R.M.T.)

CHARACTERS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

KING RAT   GLYN LAWRENCE
FAIRY QUEEN   ALEC WISHART
ALDERMAN FITZWARREN   CHRIS GIBSON
ALICE FITZWARREN   JUNE LAWRENCE
IDLE JACK   ROGER WILLIAMS
TOMMY THE CAT   PAM SMITH
DICK WHITTINGTON   MIKE CURLEY
MARTHA THE COOK   GARY HOSEGOOD
CAPTAIN   KEN SMITH
MATE   CLARE MANNING
BOS’N   JUDY ANDERSON
EMPEROR   GRAEME THOMPSON
GRAND VIZIER   DAVID HOSEGOOD
BODY GUARD   BRENT TREACHER

CHORUS OF SHOPGIRLS, TOWNSFOLK, FAIRIES & SLAVE GIRLS.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

1.   ENTR’ACTE
2.   WHO WILL BUY
3.   MEET ME TONIGHT IN DREAMLAND
4.   CAN’T MAKE A LADY OUT OF ME
5.   LOVELY LADY
6.   PRETEND YOU’RE HAPPY WHEN YOU’RE BLUE
7.   HUMORESQUE
8.   DING BAT THE SINGING CAT
9.   UNDECIDED
10.   OCEANA ROLL
11.   IN MY HAREM
12.   IN A PERSIAN MARKET
13.   NOBODY LOVES A FAIRY
14.   WHO WILL BUY

Scene 1:   FITZWARREN’S STORE
Scene 2:   ROAD TO LONDON
Scene 3:   DOCKS AND STREETS
Scene 4:   SULTAN’S PALACE

THE END.

ELEVEN

Now Meet On Stage

John Ferguson

Margaret Atkins

Brent Treacher

Judy Anderson

Fay Rogers

Ken Smith

Kerry Atkins

Michael Hicks

TWELVE

Back Stage Personnel

Back (left to right): JOHN GRANT, BRIAN PALMER, KEN SUTTON (Lighting), SYD HENNEY, NEIL PARKIN, COLIN GOBLE (Manager), ALBERT MELLOR.
Front: ISA MELLOR, EVELYN FOSTER (Wardrobe), DIANE GOBLE, FAY ROGERS (Prompt), NANCY JOHNSTONE.
Inset: ROD HATFIELD (Sound).
Absent: ALAN SPIVEY, TREVOR ATKINS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
MAURICE BARTLETT    PROGRAMME COVER DESIGN
JOHN FERGUSON   COMPILING PROGRAMME
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Looking back over the years since I joined the Frivs (60 years ago, 1918), I think with great pleasure of the enthusiasm of the men and women I have known and performed with. Their loyalty and talent have been the means whereby the Frivs have been in existence for the past 82 years.

With this spirit continuing for the next 19 years the members will have the pleasure of celebrating their 100th Jubilee in 1997.

Wally Ireland
(Patron)

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

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