2009 - The Yeomen of the Guard
The Yeomen of the Guard
Alexander Theatre, Monash University
April 24 & 25, May 1 & 2 2009 at 8.00 pm
April 25, May 2 at 2.00 pm
The grim shadow of the Tower of London: The Yeomen of the Guard tells the story of Colonel Fairfax, wrongly condemned to death on Tower Green. A plot is hatched to save his life, with the unknowing involvement of the strolling players Elsie and Jack, leading to adventure, romance and tragedy. Considered by Gilbert and Sullivan to be the finest of all their works together, The Yeomen of the Guard is still considered by many the highest achievement in British operatic music. A gifted cast brings to life all the wit, humour, drama and ultimate tragedy to this, the most bittersweet and moving of all the Savoy masterpieces. Directed and designed by Robert Ray and Musical Direction by John Ferguson.
| CAST | |
| Lieutenant of the Tower | Kevin Kelley |
| Colonel Fairfax | Brett O'Meara |
| Sergeant Meryll | Des Lukey |
| Leonard Meryll | Raphael Wong |
| Jack Point | Robert Latham |
| Wilfred Shadbolt | Andrew McGrail |
| The Headsman | Chris McInnis |
| Confessor | James Thomas |
| First Yeoman | Raphael Wong |
| Second Yeoman | Phil Elphinstone |
| Third Yeoman | Darren Rosenfeld |
| Fourth Yeoman | Michael Try |
| First Citizen | Adam Purton |
| Second Citizen | Gerald White |
| Elsie Maynard | Stephanie Gibson |
| Phoebe Meryll | Kate Amos |
| Dame Carruthers | Lynlee Williams |
| Kate | Caitlin McNab |
| Yeomen | |
| Phil Elphinstone, David Gerard, Ron Mack, Ron Pidcock, Adam Purton, Darren Rosenfeld, Alex Scutt, Michael Try, Phil Younger. | |
| Citizens | |
| Phil Elphinstone, Rodney Garratt, Chris McInnis, Ron Mack, Simon Messer, Adam Purton, Jamie Tampion, James Thomas, Michael Try, Frank Val Ward, Gerald White | |
| Naomi Absolom, Frances Brooks, Anna Castle, Estelle Fyffe, Judy Hall, Naomi Hobbs, Elizabeth McCrea, Susan Marshall, Belinda Morris, Robyn Pidcock, Leonie Thomson, Nicky Wortley, Lyn Yeowart. | |
| Children | |
| Eleanor Fisk, Liam O'Meara, Evelyn O'Meara, Ed Resic, Marcus Wong. | |
| Director and Designer | |
| Robert Ray | |
| Musical Director | |
| John Ferguson | |
| Chorus Direction | |
| Kevin Kelley | |
| Rehearsal Pianist | |
| Karl Geiger | |
| Lighting Designers | |
| Colin Mortley and Jason Bovaird | |
| Scenic Art | |
| Josephine Cobb | |
| Orchestra | |
| Violins: Chantal Roddy (Concertmaster), Sylvia Winfield, Loretta Meagher, Marjorie Michael, Emma Rodda, Nathan Scerri. Viola: Lesley Qualtrough, Matthew Ng. Cello: Keryn Lientschnig, Ashleigh Geiger. Double Bass: Reave Maloney. Flute/Piccolo: Elizabeth Hamilton, Kylie Sparkman. Oboe: Lucy Belfrage. Clarinet: Jason Xanthoudakis, Chris Ondaatje. Bassoon: Jenny Ottoson, Ed Chow. Horn: Joanne Ghiocas, Phoebe Smithies. Trumpet: Elsa Brissenden, Jenny Stengards. Trombone: Simon Greatwood, Naomi Kenner, Jonty Smith, Ben Milne. Percussion: Ben Hudson. | |
| Production Crew | |
| Production Manager: Andrew McGrail. Chief Repetiteur: Karl Geiger. Repetiteurs: Johnny Edmonds, Stuart Connew, Frank Platford. Stage Manager: John Larcombe. Assistant Stage Manager: Nikkii Baker. Costume Co-Ordinator: Priscilla Wootton-Figgs. Photography: Brian Taylor. Set Construction: Trevor Dawson, David Gerard, Ken Read, Naomi Absolom, Anna Castle, Naomi Hobbs, Leonie Thomson. Properties Manager: Ron Pidcock. Lighting Board Operator: Michael Angelico. Flyman/Stagecrew: David Angelico. Fundraising: Jamie Tampion, Brian Taylor, Phil Younger. Publicist: Alex First. Publicity: Jamie Moffat. Personnel: Geoff Mason-Jones. FOH: Sue Younger. Rehearsal Suppers: Alex Scutt, Judy Hall. DVD Recordings: E-Mediate Video Productions. Audio Recordings: JeeveS Audio. Program: Worthington's Studio of Design. | |
| Costume Makers | |
| Dame Carruthers and Lieutenant designed and executed by Phillip Rhodes. Colonel Fairfax - Janet O'Meara. Jack Point- Frank Val and Margaret Ward. Elsie Maynard - Robyn Pidcock and Stephanie Gibson. Phoebe Meryll - Frances Brookes. Wilfred Shadbolt - Lisa McGrail. Leonard Meryll - Pat Dawson and Beverley Fagan. Townswomen's caps - Suzanne Hume. Tudor smocks - Judy Hall. Townswomen's dresses - June Shearsmith. |
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