Singin' in the Rain
9 - 19 May 2018
Director: Ray Jeffery
Choreographers: Julie Morris and Karen McCloy
Musical director: Trevor Defferd
The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Evenings: 7:30 pm, Saturday matinees: 2:30 pm
They’re moments of movie magic. Gene Kelly joyously dancing down the street in the pouring rain. Donald O’Connor’s amazing physical dexterity in Make ‘Em Laugh. Gene, Donald and Debbie Reynolds skipping over the sofa in Good Mornin', Good Mornin'!
Now see them recreated on stage as BATS brings one of the best-loved musical comedies of all time to the Haymarket. Singin’ in the Rain is the hilarious tale of 1920s Hollywood struggling to cope with the introduction of “talking pictures”.
Stars are born, egos are bruised, every song and dance number is a lavish spectacle!
And yes, you might get wet... at least Don will!
Box office tel: 01256 844244
Group bookings tel: 01256 366935
Full price tickets: £23.50
Opening night: £18.50 (no concessions)
Price includes Anvil Arts £2 per ticket booking fee
Early booker discount:*
27 January - 10 March 2018
Concessions:*
Over 65s & full-time students: £21.50
Children (16 & under): £15.00
Group booking rate available
Press Reviews
"An effervescent zinger of a show! There is so much to appreciate: the skill displayed by the principals; the glorious dance numbers, including some irresistible tap sequences; the incredible 'wet set' complete with rain; the clever use of filmed inserts; the many laughs; and the myriad costume changes."
The Basingstoke Gazette - Read full review
"Polished performances from the hugely talented cast and first-class choreography. BATS should be proud to add this production to their list of successes. It was two and a half hours of all singing and dancing entertainment with the aid of a massively skilled cast and crew."
NODA - Read full review
"It was told with great wit and humour and provided a great framework for BATS to showcase their considerable talents in a production packed with a host of sparkling musical numbers and gorgeous costumes."
Newbury Today - Read full review
Audience feedback
“Loved Singin’ in the Rain. Excellent performances from a wonderful, talented cast. Fabulous teamwork.”
“I saw you on your last night and I only wish I’d come on one of the earlier performances to I could have seen the show again - it was fantastic. I was so impressed by everything - the music/band (sounded so polished I thought to start with it might be a recording), singing, dancing and sets/lighting.”
“Brilliantly staged. West End Performances. Deserving of the standing ovation it received.”
Production Photos
Cast
in order of appearance
Dora Bailey
Clare Ryan
Zelda Zanders
Caroline Price
Olga Mara
Bex Rungen
Mary Margaret
Abigail Parsons
R.F. Simpson
Pete Chandler
Roscoe Dexter
Craig Saunders
Cosmo Brown
William Keel-Stocker
Lina Lamont
Kirsty Bennett
Don Lockwood
Bryn Hughes
Young Don
George Vidler
Young Cosmo
Ashton Batchelor
Villain
Richard Bond
Lady-in-Waiting
Clare Ryan
Rod
Christopher Manger
Kathy Selden
Anneka Wass
Policeman
Steve Brannam
Butler
Christopher Andrews
Wardrobe Mistress
Judith Ifould
Production Singer
Ian Moseley
Sid Phillips
Colin Webb
Miss Dinsmore
Roxanne Gambill
Male Diction Teacher
Ian Moseley
Sound Engineer
Christopher Andrews
Tappers/Dancers: Clare Ryan, Sophie Fleet, Rachael Foyle, Jade Hollingshead, Karen McCloy, Julie Morris, Abigail Parsons, Bex Rungen
Female ensemble: Sophie Adnitt, Julia Cheeseman, Sophie Fleet, Rachael Foyle, Roxanne Gambill, Angie Garland, Jade Hollingshead, Judith Ifould, Karen McCloy, Julie Morris, Abigail Parsons, Caroline Price, Sophie Roberts, Bex Rungen, Clare Ryan, Johanna Tooze
Male ensemble: Christopher Andrews, Shaun Blake, Christopher Manger, Ian Moseley, Craig Saunders, Colin Webb
Additional cast for filming sequences: Richard Bond (Villain) and Paul Morris (demonstration of a talking picture)
Creative team
Director
Ray Jeffery
Musical Director
Trevor Defferd
Choreographers
Julie Morris, Karen McCloy
Assistant Director
Nick Brannam
Production Managers
Jill Brannam, Sally Manning
Stage Manager
Steve Brannam
Deputy Stage Manager
Nick Horsey
Stage Crew
Sam Baker, Stuart Baker, Russell Barrett, Billy Bubb, Adam Cousin, Andy Foster, Pete Gaul, Matt Harrison, John Horton, Stuart Walker, Tony Ward, Lauren Wagner, Sharon Watson
Lighting Design and Hire
James Mitchell - M3 Productions
Lighting Operators
Nikki Hawkins and John Eddie
Sound Design and Hire
Daniel Paine - Spinaudio
Scenery Hire
Scenic Projects Ltd
Additional Furniture
The Community Furniture Project (Basingstoke)
Silent and 'Talking' Movie creation
Dan Mellors
Props Manager
Roxanne Gambill
Props Team
Roxanne Gambill, Abigail Parsons, Laura Newborough, Owen White, Holly Reedman, Sally Manning
Head of Wardrobe
Judith Ifould
Costumes
Triple C Costume Hire and BATS Wardrobe
Dressers
Di Annakin, Liam Brelsforth, Christine Dollery, Teresa Hollingshead, Linda Hopkins, Sophie Mallinson, Sally Manning, Hollie Parks, Sam Reynolds, Liz Scorey, Myra Ward
Wigs
Patsy Page Theatrical Wig Creations and Bex Rungen
Make-up Artists
Level 3 Hair and Media Make-Up Students from Basingstoke College of Technology
Child Protection Officer
Sally Manning
Marketing and Sales Officer
Julie Morris
Marketing and Sales Team
David Allard, Nick Brannam, Liam Brelsforth, Jade Hollingshead, Bryn Hughes, Sally Manning
Show Photographs
Adrien Hyde
Additional Artwork
Ryan Stevens
Programme Design
Nick Brannam
*The small print
Concessions - Apply to full price tickets for all performances. One discount per ticket | Registered disabled: please enquire at the box office | Group discount: (10+ people same show): £1 off full price or concessions | Opening night fixed price of £18.50. No other concessions apply.
Early booker - £2 per ticket discount on full price and child tickets only, booking individually or in groups | Other concessions and group discount do not apply to early booker prices | Payment must be made in full when booking to receive the early booker rate. Tickets cannot be reserved at early booker rates | Book online, by phone or in person | Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount and is non-transferable. Discount cannot be claimed retrospectively | Opening night special can be purchased at any time - no other concessions are available
Licensing information
Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music published by EMI, all rights adminisytered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC.
Original movie choreography by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen.
Produced by arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield & Cindy Pritzker, Inc.
This amateur production of Singin' in the Rain s oresented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co.uk