The Yeomen of the Guard – Autumn 2009

2009
05.19

Taunton Amateur Operatic Society performs The Yeomen of the guard at The Brewhouse Theatre, 28th September – 3rd October 2009

The Plot:
The Yeomen of the Guard tells the story of the events in the life of one Colonel Fairfax during the last days of his imprisonment in the Tower. He has been denounced as a sorcerer, and is facing execution. Sergeant Meryll, a Yeoman of the Guard, and his daughter Pheobe, both of whom wish to save Fairfax, lead the audience through the plot.

Cast List for The Yeomen of the Guard

Lieut. – Rod Hunt

Fairfax – Dean Ward

Sgt Meryll – Harold Mead

Leonard – Peter MacKay

Jack Point – TBC

Shadbolt – Duncan Wright

1st Yeoman – Dennis Carter

2nd Yeoman – Keith Smith

1st Citizen – Alan Coles

2nd Citizen – Stuart Symonds

Elsie – Sarah Whittaker

Phoebe – Lynda Coles

Kate – Hilary Gooch

Dame Curruthers – Melinda Ball

Executioner – Roger Tay

All Chorus who auditioned

CURRENT SINGING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FROM MD:

  • Tuesday 30th June 7.30pm Chorus, including P, K, M, W, & L
  • Wednesday 15th July 7.30pm LADIES’ CHORUS only (Jim Campbell taking) – all musical numbers
  • Wednesday 22nd July 7.30pm MEN’S CHORUS (8:30pm LADIES CHORUS) (Jim Campbell taking) – all musical numbers
  • Monday 27th July 7.30pm PRINCIPALS only – all ensemble numbers
  • Wednesday 29th July 7.30pm Chorus (incl. P K M W L)
  • Wednesday 5th August 7.30pm Chorus only

    There are TWO more optional rehearsals:

  • Wednesday 12th August 7.30pm MEN, 8.15pm LADIES (chorus) – Liz
  • Wednesday 19th August 7.30pm MEN, 8.15pm LADIES (chorus) – Jim Campbell
  • Wed. 26th August 7.30pm Principals – Act One, then FULL COMPANY 8.30pm
  • Thurs. 27th August 7.30pm Principals – Act Two, then FULL COMPANY 8.30pm

    • Any further questions please contact our secretary Jill Venn on 01823 461643.

    3 Responses to “The Yeomen of the Guard – Autumn 2009”

    1. Dean Ward says:
      16 June, 2009 at 12:13 pm

      well done to all the people who auditioned looking forward to working with you all

      regards

      dean

    2. SPECIAL OFFER!!!! says:
      9 September, 2009 at 10:48 pm

      Yeomen Of The Guard is fast approaching. TAOS has a GREAT special offer on tickets for opening night! 2 for the price of 1! So tell all your friends and hurry down to the Brewhouse Box Office! Hope the final rehearsals are going well.
      Has anyone seen the rather handsome if somewhat wooden Yeoman anywhere? We have a hot date at Taunton library! It’s the best offer I’ve had all summer…apart from
      an unknown in the revolving door during Grand Hotel! Was it…you..? I’m very discreet.
      Best wishes
      Annie ( no… very similar but Just moi x)

    3. David Ward says:
      5 October, 2009 at 3:27 pm

      Dear all, I should like to congratulate all concerned for a really great show. We attended on Saturday night and were well entertained. Being Dean Ward’s dad, I am of course biased. I think he played his part fantastically however, so did everyone else. The scenery was really good and obviously the behind the scenes staff did a sterling job or the whole shopw would not have been as good as it was.

      Very well done all.

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