March 2014
Cast and Crew
| Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd | Peter Bowden |
| Richard Dauntless | Chris Hall |
| Sir Despard Murgatroyd | David Seager |
| Sir Roderick Murgatroyd | Ken Brook |
| Old Adam Goodheart | David Hughes |
| Rose Maybud | Helen Fieldsend |
| Mad Margaret | Hannah Carolan |
| Dame Hannah | Susan Bradley |
| Zorah | Jennie Henshaw |
| Ruth | Heather Molloy |
| DIRECTOR | Jean Horrocks |
| MUSICAL DIRECTOR | Christine Seager |
For all photos of this production, go to www.johnmcgibbon.com/newrosemere
Awards
| Winner/Runner-up | Award | Person | Organisation |
| WINNER | Best G&S Production | NODA | |
| RUNNER-UP | Best Set & Costume Design | BATS |
Reviews
'A lovely evening'
In this G and S production, the director had a talented cast to work with.
The audience were treated to beautiful vocals from the whole cast, chorus as well as principals. The story involves the Baronet of Ruddigore, a spell cast on the family, the appearance of ghosts and in true Gand S all gets sorted out happily in the end.
Dame Hannah, well sung by Susan Bradley, opens the show, telling the unemployed Professional Bridesmaids who are upset at having no work, the legend of Ruddigore. Rose Maybud, beautifully sung by Helen Fieldsend, is loved by many of the village men including Robin Oakapple. It turns out that he is really the true Baronet. Treated to super acting and singing from Peter Bowden as Robin and principals Chris Hall (Richard Dauntless),David Hughes (Old Adam), Ken Brookes (Sir Roderic Murgatroyd) and finally but with a fantastic performance was David Seager playing Sir Despard Murgatroyd. Hannah Carolan cast as Mad Margaret, a difficult role to portray, but well attempted.
I would like to congratulate backstage staff on the lovely set, good sound and lighting. All the costumes were fantastic especially in the scene when the ghostly ancesters appear.
It is rare to see such a large orchestra as was present here, however this was a super group of musicians with a great conductor, Christine Seager.
Thank you so much for your kindness and help, a lovely evening.
Jackie Kay