Watch out for your wallets - Fagan and his dastardly gang are heading to town for a new production of Oliver!
The show, which features some of the best-known numbers in musical theatre such as ‘As Long as Ne Needs Me’, ‘Where is Love’, and ‘Consider Yourself’, is performed by Bollington Light Opera Group (BLOG) from May 12 - 16.
Sam Tapp, 10, takes the title role, with Chris Croxford, 11, as the Artful Dodger.
Fagin is played by Richard Comish, the show’s blackhearted villain, Bill Sykes is played by Craig Harris, while the ill-fated Nancy who befriends Oliver is played by Stephanie Evans.
Tavis Hill and Helen Valentine take the roles of Mr Bumble and Widow Corney, while John Clarke and Di Gordon play the undertakers, Mr and Mrs. Sowerberry.
Other supporting roles are played by Sarah Bailey, Danny Sherratt Emma-Claire Sheldon, Anthony Davies, Martin Bancroft, Georgie Heron and Luke Buck.
The senior cast is complemented by a talented group of local youngsters who comprise the workhouse inmates and the members of Fagin’s gang, and by BLOG’s chorus.
Diane McIntyre, who produces the show with Matthew Gratton-Cash, said: “This is a show which has remained popular with families, thanks to its enduring tale of good triumphing over evil and its wonderful music.
“We have been lucky to attract such an excellent cast supported by a group of talented and enthusiastic youngsters, and we are sure that that together they will provide a super show for all ages.”
The show will be at Bollington Civic Hall at 7.30pm each night with a matinee on May 16 at 2 pm.
Tickets are available by ringing 01625 431038, or e-mailing blogbookings@aol.com.
