12-14th July 2024
The Majestic Theatre, Retford
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To follow It is my pleasure to welcome you once again to the fabulous Majestic Theatre for our 2024 production of The Wizard of Oz. This is the 3rd time in their 30 years that The MOB have performed this classic musical and I promise you that you will be delighted by this production, which is packed full of special effects, colourful costumes and of course our amazing young actors who have really excelled themselves this year. Such is the talent in The MOB that we have two full casts of principals, so do think about coming back for a second sitting to see both teams.
Last year we celebrated 30 years of The MOB and as well as our Town Hall party and the brilliant production of The School of Rock, we had the most amazing concert in November featuring past and present members and attended by our founder MOB member and Patron Mark Hedges, who is now a hugely successful director. We also won the NODA award for best youth production for The Little Mermaid in 2022 and a lockdown hero award for pushing through with our production of Shrek in 2021 following the pandemic. Quite a year! Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us during 2023, we can’t wait to see what the next thirty years brings.
As always, I am hugely grateful to our fabulous production team, committee members, volunteers and directors for all their efforts throughout the year. Our creative crew this year have included Keri
Duffy as Director and Sarah Mitchell as Assistant Director, who have joined the team for this production, Pete Lack our resident MD and vocal coach and Becca White our resident choreographer and dance teacher. No vote of thanks is complete, without thanking the amazing volunteers at The Majestic Theatre. Costs for everyone have escalated in the last few years and this is no less true for amateur theatre and so we are hugely grateful to our sponsors and advertisers for their generous donations, please check them out in our programme and support their businesses where you can.
Every year we say a sad farewell to some of members as they go off to pastures new. We are especially proud this year that all three of our leavers are hoping to pursue careers in the performing arts. We look forward to seeing Louisa Merrion, Oscar Pinkerton and Jasper Whitworth on a professional stage in the not too distant future and wish them all the best. People ask me why I am still involved in The MOB long after my children have graduated and the honest answer is I love it. It is such a privilege to help young people to develop their skills and confidence and achieve their dreams. Finally, my thanks to you, our audience. Without you we wouldn’t be able to perform in this fantastic theatre. Thank you for your encouragement, enthusiasm and continued support. Enjoy your trip down the ‘yellow brick road’ with us, it’s going to be quite a ride!
Carolyn White, Chair – The MOB
There’s no place like home and for Keri, Kansas was home for 9 months as a toddler. Moving back to Edinburgh, she started dancing at age three. At twelve, she landed her first major role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz in Cyprus. Other productions followed: Shakespeare, pantomimes, plays, then at seventeen, whilst in Germany, she began writing and directing. Keri started dance teacher training at Northern Ballet School but, after an injury, changed to a degree in Community and
Youth Studies, discovered community theatre, and gained a Directors’ qualification through Salford Arts.
Moving to Retford 15 years ago and having met Sarah Mitchell through Staples Dance Academy, Keri joined RMTC for The Sound of Music and has performed ever since, with her favourite role being Charity in Barnum. Keri is also heavily involved at Retford Little Theatre, on the committee, set building and has directed 3 plays with her 4th this November. ‘It’s an honour to direct my first musical with such talented young people and an amazingly strong creative team. Retford is really lucky to have The MOB.’ - Keri
SARAH MITCHELL assistant directorSarah started dancing at a young age and attended Staples Dance Academy, Retford. She was a founding member of The MOB and has fantastic memories from her time with the group. The MOB is very important to her and she has helped backstage and chaperoned during rehearsals for many years. At 16 she joined the Retford Musical Theatre Company and
has played numerous lead roles in both Musicals and Pantomimes and is still an active member. This is Sarah’s first time in the role of Assistant Director and she is over the moon to have the opportunity to give encouragement and guidance and share the skills that she has learned with current MOB members. Sarah says she has learnt just as much from the MOBsters as they have from her. She has enjoyed working with such a great creative team and hopes you all enjoy the show, as everyone has worked so hard and she is very proud of all the Mobsters xx
Becca has been part of The MOB since she was 10 years old, with her love for musical theatre and dance blossoming long before then whilst training at Staples Dance Academy – she later went on to teach tap grades there.
As a MOB member, Becca became Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer and is now the group’s resident choreographer. She has recently joined Worksop Light Operatic Society and supported their production of Little Shop of Horrors, whilst also
teaching tap and musical theatre classes at Zebra Studios in Worksop. Becca loves to include a little tap number in all of our shows if she can squeeze one in. She is also a self-confessed musical theatre fanatic and knows the words to just about every MT song out there!
Becca loves working with the young people at The MOB to improve their confidence and their skills on the stage. Last year Becca directed and choreographed The MOB’s hugely successful 30th anniversary concert, ‘Musical Magic!’ and hopes that The MOB’s success will continue for at least 30 years more!
PETE LACK musical directorPete is a professional Musical Director and Vocal Coach, based in South Yorkshire / East Midlands. Originally from the Lake District, Pete trained at York St. John University, gaining a degree in Music with Education. After just over a decade working as a primary school teacher, Pete became a freelance musician
in 2018. Alongside his role as MD of The MOB, Pete works as Musical Director for several other local societies, including Worksop Light Operatic Society, TaylorMade Productions, and Whitwell Players Amateur Dramatics Society, and most recently has taken up a post at Dearne Playhouse Musical Theatre Company. He is also choir leader for Sinfonia Viva’s choir ‘Sing Viva’, conductor of ‘Women of Welbeck’ Choir, vocal coach at Zebra Studios, Worksop, and the Assistant Musical Director for the Northern Musical Theatre Orchestra, based at the Majestic
In Kansas, young Dorothy Gale often dreams of what may lie over the rainbow. One day she finds out, as she is swept away in her farmhouse by a tornado, along with her dog Toto, to the Land of Oz. When her house crushes the Wicked Witch of the East, the Wicked Witch of the West vows revenge and comes to claim her sister’s powerful ruby slippers. Dorothy wants to go home, so the Good Witch Glinda magically transfers the slippers onto Dorothy’s feet and tells her that only the great Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City can help her. Dorothy sets off along the yellow brick road with The Wicked Witch on her trail and there she encounters Scarecrow, Tinman and Cowardly Lion, each of whom also seek something from the Wizard…
Overture ..............................
Over the Rainbow
Munchkinland .........................
Orchestra
DorothyThe Twister - Orchestra
Glinda, Dorothy & The Munchkins
If I Only Had a Brain Scarecrow, Dorothy & CrowsWe’re Off to See the Wizard Dorothy & Scarecrow
If I Only Had a Heart
Tin Man, Dorothy, Scarecrow & Trees
We’re Off to See the Wizard (Reprise) Dorothy, Tin Man & Scarecrow
If I Only Had the Nerve Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tin Man
We’re Off to See the Wizard (Reprise) Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion Finale Act I Poppies .......................................
Glinda, Dorothy, Scarecrow , Tin Man, Lion & Company
Entr’acte Orchestra
The Merry Old Land of Oz ............................ Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Guard & Company
If I Were King of the Forest Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tin Man
The Jitterbug ...................................................
The Jitterbugs, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion Winkies March
The Winkies
Over the Rainbow (Reprise) ........................ Dorothy Ding Dong, the Witch Is Dead
The Winkies, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion Finale Act II Tin Man, Dorothy & Glinda
NODA is the national body that represents amateur theatre. Any amateur theatre society can become a member of NODA. NODA was founded in 1899, “to protect and advance the interests of operatic and dramatic art, and of societies engaged therein”. Membership continues today with over 2,000 society members and over 1,000 individual enthusiasts staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in venues ranging from the country’s leading professional theatres to village halls.
NODA aims to support and inspire amateur theatre. Their vision is that amateur theatre is successful and sustainable, providing a range of opportunities for people to develop their skills,
and enjoy taking part, at all levels.
NODA’s mission is to support the education and information needs of individuals and organisations with high quality services and products that contribute to the success of amateur theatre as well as encouraging appreciation of the sector by participants and audiences alike.
NODA aims:
• To give a shared voice to the amateur theatre sector.
• To help amateur societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance.
• To provide leadership and advice to enable the amateur theatre sector to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Scene 1 The Kansas Prairie
Scene 2 ..... The Rainbow
Scene 3 ..... Kansas
Scene 4 Gypsy Caravan
Scene 5 The Twister
Scene 6 Munchkinland
Scene 7 ..... The Wicked Witch
Scene 8 ..... Scarecrow - The Cornfield
Scene 9 ..... Crows in the Cornfield
Scene 10 Tinman - Apple Trees
Scene 11 Want to play Ball?
Scene 12 Lion - Wild Forest
Scene 13 ... Poppies
Scene 1 Outside the Gates of The Emerald City
Scene 2 ..... The Town Square, Emerald City
Sene 3 ...... The Wizard’s Chamber
Scene 4 The Gates of the Emerald City
Scene 5 The Witch’s Castle
Scene 6 The Haunted Forest
Scene 7 ..... Flying Monkeys
Scene 8 ..... The Witch’s Castle
Scene 9 ..... Main Gate of the Witch’s Castle
Scene 10 The Witch’s Chamber
Scene 11 The Wizard’s Chamber
Scene 12 Balloon
Scene 13 ... Farewell to Oz
Scene 14 ... The Kansas Prairie - Home!
We all know the magic of a great theatre experience, which transports us to a different time or place. We thought you would like to know a little bit about what has been going on behind the scenes for our production of the Wizard of Oz…
For the first time in our 30 year history, The MOB are using puppetry in our production this year. Our custom-made Toto puppet has been designed and made by Bryony McCombie-Smith. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, Bryony is now a puppeteer and community artist based in Nottingham. Two of our Mobsters have been chosen to be Toto’s puppeteers and have had great fun learning new skills. In the autumn we are planning a puppeteering workshop so that all of our members can experience this ancient theatre art. www.bmccombiesmith.com
Once again, The MOB are teaming up with Flying 1st Class Aerial Entertainment to add an exciting and different perspective and real Wow factor to our show. Aerial flying allows us to share another artistic skill with our young members and we are always grateful to John and Kellie from Flying 1st Class for their patience, the way they build confidence in our MOBsters, and for the opportunities they offer the whole company, not just those ‘flying’ in our production. www.flying1stclass.com
The MOB are delighted to be working with Vinnie Hemmings as their lighting designer this year. Creating the right mood with lighting is critical to all productions, but especially so with The Wizard of Oz with its swift changes from the wide, open plains of Kansas, to Munchkinland, to The Emerald City and a few scary places in between. Vinnie has a wealth of experience working as a freelance lighting designer both nationally and internationally and will be showing off his special effects skills in this production. www.vinniehemmings.co.uk
Those of you familiar with The Wizard of Oz will know that Dorothy is whisked away by a Tornado to Munchkinland. Creating this very special effect for us this year will be xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Look out for xxxxx work in The Wizard’s chamber too, we know you will be impressed.
Special thanks to our stage crew who will be pulling this all together for us on show week. The Majestic Theatre is run entirely by volunteers but that doesn’t mean they don’t know their stuff. We are privileged to have a team of highly experienced people working back stage changing sets, in the fly tower pulling cloths in and out and on our sound desk ensuring you can hear everything clearly.
Character
PRINCIPALS
Cast Oz!
Friday Night
Saturday matinee
Dorothy Cerys Pritchard
Aunt Em / Glinda Witch of the North Grace Nelson
Uncle Henry / Guard
Hunk / Scarecrow
Hickory / Tinman
Zeke / Lion
Miss Gulch / Witch of the West
Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz
Toto Puppeteer
SUPPORTING CHARACTERS
Jack Hilditch
Abbie Mitchell
Matthew Heard
Oscar Pinkerton
Mia Todd
Victoria Needham
Ava Softly-Robins
Nikko Lead Monkey Katrina Fenton
Jitterbug
Cast Wiz!
Saturday Night
Sunday matinee
Daisy Brammall
Naomi Earl
Jack Hilditch
Toby Cupit
Hermione Hunt
Charlie Buxton
Scarlett Parkin
Victoria Needham
Theodore Smith
Isla Merrills & Mya Hill
Crow Louisa Merrion
Crow Chloe Veitch
Crow Jasper Whitworth
Apple Tree
Apple Tree
Bethany Bailey
Elisha Lucas
Apple Tree Adwyn Roberts
Apple Tree
Eliza Wilson
Winkie General Fraser Duffy
ENSEMBLE
Munchkins, Spare Crows, Poppies, People of Oz, Flying Monkeys, Winkie Guards, Jitterbugs, Tornado Dancers
Evie Adkin
Nathan Bailey
Isaac Braithwaite
Evie Braithwaite
Charlotte Cooper
Jack Cupit
Freya Davies
Vienna Elkington
Katrina Fenton
Heidi Floyd
Lilia Floyd
Finlay Gee
Bizzy Goldacre
Lydia Hamer-Mosley
Chloe Hilditch
Florence Hyland
Libby Larcombe
Jasmine Martin
William Martin
Kat Mason
Rozalyn Merrett
Gaia Moles
Harrison Mosley
Ava Myatt
Olivia Nattriss
Joshua Oprych, Darcy Parkin
Annabella Pryce
Abigail Veitch
Isabel Young
Ava is playing the part of Toto for the Friday and Saturday matinee shows. It is her first year at MOB and she has felt very welcomed by The MOB family. Ava has been attending a Drama School in Rotherham for the last 5 years and after watching a previous MOB performance, she was inspired to join the group. Ava sees her future in the world of drama and arts. She is looking forward to taking a singing exam in December and hopes to use this to take on future roles within The MOB and beyond.
Theodore joined The MOB in 2022 and last year he played his first role as Billy in School of Rock. He is relishing the challenge of puppeteering this year with his role as Toto. A huge performing arts fan, Theodore goes to theatre clubs at school and has attended Staples Dance Academy since he was 3. As well as his role in School of Rock, last year he was also Bruce in his school production of Matilda and Baby Face in the SDA production of Bugsy. He also enjoys reading and loves Pokémon.
FILM FACT: Toto was played by a five-year-old female Cairn terrier named Terry. AfterThe Wizard of Oz, Terry’s name was permanently changed to Toto
Cerys has been a member of The MOB for 3 years and has loved every minute of it. This year she is playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and this is her first main role at the age of 13. Outside of The MOB, Cerys loves acting, singing, reading, sewing, crafts, playing hockey, archery, and girls rugby, but most of all, trips to the theatre to watch other musicals! Prior to this show, Cerys’s proudest moment was singing with her choir at The Royal Albert Hall in 2022. She is extremely excited to perform on stage and hopes you all enjoy the show.
Daisy began her musical theatre journey at the age of 6 with the Young Theatre Company in Worksop, where she stayed until 2020 after playing Alice from Alice in Wonderland, and decided to come to The MOB in search of more conventional performances. Her first role was Humpty Dumpty in Shrek followed by one of the Mer Sisters in The Little Mermaid, Theo in School of Rock and finally Dorothy today. Her favourite thing about The MOB is the countless musical/vocal opportunities along with the supportive community and she cannot wait to play as Dorothy for you all.
Grateful thanks to for sponsoring Dorothy
DID YOU KNOW? There were thought to be four or five pairs of ruby slippers made for the movie. Each slipper was made of red satin covered by 2,300 sequinsBased on the Woolley / Karlsen / Number 9 Motion Picture
This is Grace’s first full production with The MOB after joining last year, just in time for the anniversary concert. She has been welcomed to the group with open arms and can’t wait to fly across the stage as Glinda (despite her fear of heights!). Grace has been performing since the age of 3 with WLOS and YTC in Worksop. Productions include musicals, concerts and Pantos. Funnily enough, she has actually been to Oz before, playing a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz when her mum was Glinda, so she is proud to hold the wand just like she did.
Naomi is playing the part of Glinda and can’t wait to take to the stage! This will be Naomi’s 7th show with The MOB. Being a MOB member for 7 years has offered Naomi many opportunities and various roles in previous productions, her favourite being ‘Aquata’, a mersister in The Little Mermaid, due to the strong dance influence that came with the role! Naomi loves being a part of The MOB, especially building friendships and spending time with other Mobsters. She can’t wait for you to see this year’s production and hopes you will all enjoy it.
Abbey has been in The MOB since 2019 and this is her first lead role. Her favourite show so far has been Shrek, The Musical, where she got to play a bling mouse and loved the fantastic costumes! She has enjoyed meeting so many new people and made lifelong friends. Abbey has lots of hobbies, including gymnastics, and has also performed at Lincoln Theatre Royal, played Matilda in her school musical and even choreographed for a local pantomime that she was in! She is so excited to play Scarecrow and hopes you enjoy the show.
Toby will be playing the role of Scarecrow, a silly, goofy character for all to love, bringing smiles and laughter to everyone. This will be Toby’s fourth show with the MOB, with roles including Grimsby in The Little Mermaid and Mr Mooneyham in School of Rock. As well as The MOB, Toby spends a lot of time practising and performing with Staples Dance Academy where he participates in many different forms of dance. Toby is looking forward to taking to the stage with The MOB again alongside good friends and cannot wait to make everyone laugh.
GRACE NELSON NAOMI EARL ABBEY MITCHELL TOBY CUPITMatthew joined The MOB at the age of 8 and his first show was Sister Act. He later had a break of a year when Covid hit but joined back in time for The Little Mermaid. It was this show that Matthew truly found his place in The MOB as he made new friends and grew his confidence. Matthew would go on to play his first ever principal character in his MOB journey as Ned Schneebly in School of Rock, and is now looking forward to playing the Tinman for this show, The Wizard of Oz.
Hermione is playing the role of Tinman on Saturday and Sunday. Performing on stage is Hermione’s passion and she has been acting since she was 5. She joined MOB in 2019, but unfortunately missed Oliver due to Covid :( Since then, she has played Scuttle in The Little Mermaid and Gingy in Shrek, as well as various other roles with different companies and her school. This year Hermione has been studying hard in preparation for her GCSEs with dreams to become a doctor. This is her first lead role in The MOB and she’s extremely excited to show you their fabulous show!
Oscar has been with The Mob for a whole decade, starting at the age of 8. He can’t wait to play Lion in The Wizard of Oz, although this isn’t the first time he has dressed up as an animal on stage. His favourite part in all The Mob shows, up until this moment, was performing the lovable Donkey in Shrek. He has also played a brother in Joseph, King Triton in The Little Mermaid, and was cast as Dewey Finn in School of Rock. Oscar loves his singing, acting and dancing and is very excited to ‘put ‘em up’.
Charlie is thrilled to play Lion this year, his first principal role. He joined The MOB in 2020 amidst Zoom sessions, meeting everyone (mask-to-mask) some 6 months later. Pinocchio in Shrek followed, a great part, and then his highlight, singing Les Poissons in a ‘French’ accent and the ensuing chaotic scene, as Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid – brilliant! Charlie loves all kinds of music, showing a snippet of his playing skills in School of Rock last year followed by the pit band for The MOB’s Summer School production. In September he plans to study for an Acting Diploma in Nottingham.
OSCAR PINKERTON CHARLIE BUXTONMia has been in The MOB for 6 years and has enjoyed every single second of it! She has made lots of best friends and has such amazing memories during her time here. She played Patti Di Marco in School of Rock last year, her first lead role, and she is so excited to now play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West! This character has really challenged her but also further increased her confidence. Mia can’t wait for you all to see her and her amazing Mob family hit the stage again. She hopes you all enjoy the show.
Scarlett embraces the challenge of portraying this iconic villain. She thrives on forging new friendships and exploring her limits. Her roles in School of Rock and The MOB anniversary concert have fuelled her enthusiasm for her debut lead role in this spectacular show. While nerves and excitement intertwine, Scarlett eagerly anticipates sharing the magic of the show and the dedication behind it. Join her on this journey over the rainbow and witness the culmination of hard work and passion in bringing this iconic story to life.
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Jack joined The Mob in 2021, so this is his third show and he has progressed to playing his first principal role. He has loved taking on the challenge of playing Uncle Henry and the Guard. Outside of The MOB he really enjoys playing tennis and has also been busy completing his silver Duke of Edinburgh award along with his GCSEs. Jack has made some great friends in The MOB and is looking forward to them all performing together in this production of The Wizard of Oz.
Victoria is playing the roles of Professor Marvel and The Wizard of Oz. She has been a part of The MOB for 3 years now. Her favourite moments so far have been her first day where she got to meet loads of amazing people that she gets to perform with, and taking mirror pictures with friends while dressed as a seagull, or a groupie, during dress rehearsals! She has been in two previous shows; The Little Mermaid and School of Rock. Outside of The MOB, Victoria loves acting and her singing lessons and has recently taken up dance lessons too.
MIA TODD SCARLETT PARKIN JACK HILDITCH VICTORIA NEEDHAM
Director: Keri Duffy
Musical Director: Pete Lack
Choreographer: Becca White
Assistant Director: Sarah Mitchell
Production Manager: Carolyn White
Stage Manager: Richard Concannon
Sound Design: .............. Adam Bright
Sound Technician: Dan Bailey
Lighting Design: Vinnie Hemmings
Spotlights: Will Riley, Tony Williams, Mike Pinkerton
Microphones: Dionne Roberts, Jon Duffy
Stage/Flying: ............... Carolyn White, Becca White
Props: Dawn Mitchell
Wardrobe: Carolyn White
Wardrobe assistants: Dawn Mitchell, Yvonne Smith, Susie Collins
Marketing: Jo Pritchard
Publicity: Christine Buxton
Social Media: Dionne Roberts
ORCHESTRA
Instrument: Name
* Final list to be confirmed
STAGE CREW
Dave Cave
Mel Cookson
Jamie Savage
Clare Bowler
Josh Parker
Bridget Mitchell
Liam ?
Megan Heathcote
Pete Heard
Sarah Mitchell
John Mitchell
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Photography: ZTen photography
Aerial Team: ................ 1st Class Flying
Puppet Maker: Bryony McCrombie-Smith
Projection Design: ???????
Set: Proscenium
Truck Hire: ???????
Publicity Design : Spotty Penguin
COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2024
Chair: Carolyn White
Treasurer: Jon Duffy
Secretary Alison Pinkerton, Nicola Parkin
Social Secretary: Dawn Mitchell
Chaperone/Safeguarding: Kaye Hudson, Sarah Hilditch
Production: Clare Bowler, Sarah Mitchell
Publicity…: Jo Prichard, Christine Buxton
Fundraising: Tom Larcombe
Fiona Bailey
Clare Bowler
Ivory Broughton
Kirsty Broughton
Ellen Cooper
Stephanie Cupit
Jon Duffy
Keri Duffy
Lucy Goldacre
Jane Heald
Kay Hudson
Nancy Hudson
Rachel Hyland
Lindsey Kane
Sarah Merrills
Names
Dawn Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell
Gwen Moles
Clare Nattriss
Nicola Parkin
Alison Pinkerton
Joanne Pritchard
Mary Pryce
Annie Robinson
Bev Storey
Sarah Veitch
Ruth Wharton
Carolyn White
* Final volunteers to be confirmed * Final volunteers to be confirmed * Final volunteers to be confirmed
FRONT OF HOUSE CO-ORDINATORS:
Tom & Christia Larcombe
GRATEFUL THANKS TO:
Majestic Theatre Volunteers without whom we could not stage our show Carr Hill School for the use of rehearsal space and support throughout the year
Over my 10 years in The MOB, I have had some amazing experiences. There of course have been disappointments too - just to say, don’t ever tell me to break a leg during show week! My shows have included The King and I, The Wizard of Oz, Sister Act, Joseph, Shrek, The Little Mermaid, and School of Rock. MOB has enabled me to experience and develop a passion for Musical Theatre, has given me opportunities to step out on stage and perform and, of course, has given me friendships that will last a lifetime.
In September I am due to commence a BA in Musical Theatre at Urdang. So, a big thank you to all who have helped me get there: God for the gifts He has given me and those who have helped me develop those gifts, especially Carolyn, Liz, Betty, Pete, Becca, Beth, Dionne, Keri, and Sarah. Also, at Staples Dance Academy, a special thank you to Miss Dawn, Molly, Stacy, and Gracie, and my singing coaches O’Brian Hesson and Diana Evason.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without all of your support.
I can’t quite believe I am writing a leavers message. My first MOB show in 2017 was Hairspray, and one of my favourite roles was playing Asher in Joseph. I have made great memories and lasting friendships. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Carolyn and Becca for all your help and support, and also to everyone involved with MOB; it couldn’t happen without you all. Thank you. The MOB has given me many opportunities to do what I love, from last year teaching myself how to play the drums for School of Rock, to standing in front of The MOB family singing “The Letter” from Billy Elliott. I would like to thank Dawn Denman for giving me the passion to dance. This September, my next step is to go to SLP Dance College in Leeds to study Professional Dance.
DAISY BRAMMALL
I have been with The MOB for four years, starting out as Humpty Dumpty in Shrek and going on to play the lead role of Dorothy today. I’m so overly excited to be going out with a bang and I’m more than grateful for the opportunities I have had and all the hard work that goes into every show. Acting has played such a huge role in my life that I will never forget but singing has always been my passion, which is why I have made the difficult decision to leave one year early so I can focus on that path. I would like to thank everyone at The MOB for being the amazing, talented people they are and making my time here so incredibly special, and I will make sure to come back to watch every wonderful show that this remarkable group of actors performs X
LOUISA MERRION
Despite only being at The MOB for a short time, I will never forget the memories I have made and the people I have met. All The MOB family were so welcoming towards me when joining School of Rock last year and I had the best time performing in the ensemble. My favorite highlight from School of Rock was performing the song “Dewey’s Confession”. I am very excited to be playing a crow and ensemble member in The Wizard of Oz this year and couldn’t ask for a better last show. I am planning on auditioning for drama schools next year after taking a break this year. I have loved my time at The MOB and will always thank them for being so welcoming and supporting me.
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4th show, where did that time go? Can’t wait to see our Lion on stage. You certainly do ‘have the nerve’, you’ve worked so hard on everything this past year and your confidence is ever-growing. We think you’re amazing! Loads of love, your adoring fans x
CERYS PRITCHARD
Wow Cerys – 3 years with The MOB, and we are so proud of you being cast in your first lead role as Dorothy. Love every minute on stage with your MOB family & keep on shining like the little star you are. Lots of love, Mum & Dad xxx
CHARLOTTE COOPER
We are so very proud of you Charlotte. You are going from strength to strength with your amazing performances. Go for it, you’re a little Super Star! Love from Mummy, Joe, Penny, Jacob, Granny Anne and Uncle Ben xx
CHARLOTTE COOPER
Charlotte, really excited to see you perform again this year and hear you sing. Keep practising and we will continue to support you. Can’t wait to see all the hard work pay off.
Lots of love Daddy, Tracey, Penny, Zac, Neve and Pickles xxx
NAOMI EARL
Looking forward to seeing you Over the Rainbow. Fly high Naomi!
Lots of love Dad, Mam, Granny Wiz, Aunty P and all family xx
ISLA MERRILLS
We are so proud of you our little jitterbug! We can’t wait to watch you shine and light up the stage in your second MOB show. Love you millions, Mummy and Daddy xx
VICTORIA NEEDHAM
Good luck Victoria, playing the title role no less! We know you will make us all proud. Enjoy the show because we know we will enjoy
your performance. All our love, Mum, Dad and all the family xxx
ABBEY MITCHELL
Well done on landing the role of Scarecrow. You wanted it, you worked for it, you got it and we have no doubt you’ll smash it on the night too! Enjoy every moment! Love mum and dad x
Best of luck Finlay on your latest MOB performance. We’re all super proud of you.
Love Mum & Dad, Bethany, Ivory, Chloe & Sam xx
We are so proud of you for building new skills this year and taking on the challenge of performing Toto. We can’t wait to see you on stage again. Love from Mum and Dad and all the family xx
We are so proud of you to be cast in your first lead role but sad that this will also be your final bow. We cannot wait to see you light up the stage as Dorothy, you’ll be amazing!
Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Sam & all the family xx
We can’t believe it’s your third show with The MOB already. You have loved going each week and learning your part, whilst being with your friends. Looking forward to hearing you speak your lines. Love you lots, Mummy, Daddy, Sophie, Jack and Harry (our own little Toto).
We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing you in your first principal role. We loved hearing the different accents at home while you have been learning your part. Enjoy your third show with The MOB. Love Mum, Dad, Sophie, Chloe and Harry.
To our darling Mia, we are so proud of you for starring in this amazing lead role with The MOB. Go out there and be utterly wicked!! All our love always, Mam, Dad and Mason xxx
Congratulations on your 4th show with MOB Izzy. Hope you have a fantastic time in The Wizard of Oz this year with all your Mobster friends. Always so very proud to see you on stage enjoying yourself.
Lots of love Mum & Gang xxx
ISAAC AND EVIE BRAITHWAITE
Well done both of you, as always super excited to see the result of all the work.
Enjoy your week. We’re super proud.
Dear Kat, at one time we thought we’d never have you. Watching you perform makes us beyond proud. You have always loved it since you could toddle around and performing is your second home, just like mum and dad. It’s a joy to see your talent grow. Sending so much love. Mum and Dad xxx
You never fail to amaze us. Your commitment to your performance in the team is fantastic. You love the stage as much as we love you and we couldn’t be prouder to see you in your second MOB performance.
Love always, Mum and Dad xx
Can’t wait to see you shine Tin Man; have an ore-some show! All our love Mum, Dad, Bee, Dan, Grandma, NanNan and Grandad xx
Congratulations, Florence! Wishing you all the magic and success for your part as the Munchkin School Teacher in The Wizard of Oz. Break a leg and let
your talent shine like the brightest star in Oz! So proud of you! Love Mum, Dad and Phoebe xxx
TOBY & JACK CUPIT
We have seen you both perform so many times, but seeing you perform together on the same stage is our favourite kind of show. We know how hard you both work at everything you do and we cannot wait to see you both shine again. We are incredibly proud of you both and wish you the very best of luck. Have lots of fun.
Love Mum and Robert xxx
ELIZA WILSON
Wishing you a fantastic show week Eliza! We are always so proud of you and can’t wait to come and see you on stage. Enjoy every minute!
All our love, Mum, Dad & Ava and all the family xxx
GAIA MOLES
Have a great show week. Lots of love. Mum, dad and Louis.
LYDIA HAMER-MOSLEY AND HARRISON MOSLEY
Another year, another show. We are so proud of you both and we can’t wait to see you on stage. Lots of love, all your family xx
ROZALYN MERRETT
Well done Rozalyn, enjoy your first show with The MOB. We’re super proud of you xxx Nannie and Grandad.
ISABEL YOUNG
Best of luck Isabel. We’re beaming with pride to see you under the bright lights. Show them the magic you’re made of. Dance and sing your heart out and enjoy every moment. Lots of love. Dad, Mum, Jess & Mittens.
AVA MYATT
Best of luck Ava in your second show with The MOB. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see you perform on stage again. Have fun and enjoy every minute!
Lots of love Mum, Dad and Edie xx
Dear Oscar, so here we are, your last show with The MOB. After 10 years and plenty of ups and downs, please no dramas, let us just enjoy seeing you shine on stage, roaring as the Lion and thrilling your audience. We love you always, Mum and Dad.
Bethany and Nathan, we are always so proud of you both! Enjoy every second of show week, we know you will! Keep shining both of you.
Love Mum, Dad and Neve xxxx
Wow, I can’t believe this is your last show, Jasper. You have made us all very proud of you and we’re looking forward to watching you in Oz. Keep following your dreams. Love Mum, Chris, India, Kennedy and Scarlett xx
Good luck Evie on your 2nd show with The MOB. We know how you love to perform on stage, so go smash it!
Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Ethan xxx
Wishing you the best of luck in your performance in The Wizard of Oz, Elisha. We are so, so proud of you and cannot wait to see you back up on that stage again. Have an amazing time! Lots and lots of love from Mum, Dad, and Addison xxx
We can’t wait to watch our ‘Tin Man’, as you’ve always loved this musical. It’s been a busy year for you with MOB rehearsals, GCSEs and volunteering, but you’ve managed to fit it all in and we’re extremely proud of you. Keep being you. Love Mum and Dad xxxx
We’re so proud of you Ava for all the hard work and dedication you have put in for this show. We are just as excited to watch you on stage, as you are to be on stage. Love Mum, Dad, Felix, Grandma,
Grandad, Grandma Libby, and Spanish Grandad xxx
KATRINA FENTON
Katrina, we are so proud to see you on the stage! And what a great musical to be part of! Break a leg. Your family xxx
GRACE NELSON
Grace, we are so proud of how you embrace the opportunities that are given to you and how you are forever growing as a person and a performer. Keep doing what you are doing, keep being you, who knows where it will take you! Love you, Mum, Dad and Aaron x
LILIA AND HEIDI FLOYD
Best of luck in your first MOB show girls! We are so proud of you and the effort and dedication you have shown. Hopefully, this is the first of many shows! We are so excited to watch you and see the snippets you’ve rehearsed at home come alive on stage! Enjoy every minute, Love Mum, Scott and Ben xxx
VIENNA ELKINGTON
Wow Vienna! We are so proud of you. Can’t wait to see you in the show. Shine my girl! Love Mum, Dad, Frankie and Buzzy xxx
SCARLETT & DARCY PARKIN
Scarlett, witnessing you step into your first lead role this year fills us with immense pride. Your dedication to embodying the dark allure of wickedness in portraying this iconic villain is truly inspiring. May your performance ignite imaginations and leave audiences spellbound. Darcy, you’re destined to be a fabulous Munchkin. The role suits you perfectly, and we have no doubt you’ll shine on stage as the Barrister. Break a leg! Enjoy! Love, Mum, Dad & Grandma xx
LOUISA MERRION
Can’t wait to see you in The Wizard of Oz which is your 2nd, and sadly last, MOB show. I’m so proud of you as always. Enjoy it and have fun. Lots of love Mum x
We’re looking forward to seeing you somewhere over the rainbow. Enjoy every moment of being a part of The Wizard of Oz. We’re so proud of you and everything you’ve achieved.
Lots of love from Mum, Benjamin and all your family xxx
Your second big MOB show already! Enjoy every minute of doing The Wizard of Oz show. We know you’ll be an amazing munchkinWe’re so proud of you! Love; Mum, Dad and Olivia
We hope you enjoy being part of another brilliant production, doing all the things you love: singing, dancing and acting. We know you are excited about taking on the role of the Mayor, which will be a great experience. All our love Mum, Daddy, Leon, Luke and Lloyd xxx
Thursday 10th July 7.30pm
Friday 11th July 7.30pm Tickets £20 | Concessions £18 | Group rate by agreement
Saturday 12th July 2.00pm & 7.30pm
