Tom Jones
March 1978
by Joan Macalpine, directed by Anne Bacon
Cast: Tom Jones - Tony Yates Squire Allworthy - Bryan Stephenson Bridget Allworthy - Janet Cummings Servant - Rosemary Stephenson Jenny Jones - Jane Spree Thwackum - Robert Fynn Blifil - Philip Jones Squire Western - Gordon Halliday Molly Seagrim - Gillian Yates Sophia Western - Lynn Trout Honour - Cathy Trotter Doctor - Roy Wheeler Susan - Sally Parr Mrs. Waters - Margaret Butt Mrs. Fitzpatrick - Mary Jones Betty, her maid - Janet Cummings Captain Fitzpatrick - John Stuart Lord Fellamar - Richard Thorne Constable - John Spree Woman with Basket - Jane Spree Executioner - Gerald Harding Bystanders - Cathy Trotter, Rosemary Stephenson, Roy Wheeler, Robert Fynn & Sally Parr | Production Team: Producer - Anne Bacon Stage Manager - Tony Blake Stage construction - Mike Trout, Gerald Harding & Barry Matthews Lighting - Kevin Gardner & Ben Leger Prompt - Carol Pettit Costumes - Chris Cowen, Miranda Leger, John Spree & Jean Halliday Hairstyles - Lynn Trout Makeup - Ian Bond Publicity & Printing - Don Badger Front of House Managers - David Gill & Fenella Roberts |
Reviews:
From Estuary News:
...the right amount of wicked twinkle....
On the 16, 17 and 18 March, the Estuary Players performed Tom Jones, The Play was very well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The high standard attained by the cast made it very obvious how much hard team work had gone into this production.
The play was produced by Anne Bacon, and it was clear to me she knew how to get the best from her cast. Although the Matthews Hall does not have a large stage, by building it out and having the bedroom scenes on an upper level, this proved very effective.
It would be difficult to speak individually of such a large cast, hut it must be mentioned that Tony Yates played Tom Jones with panache and the right amount of wicked twinkle to give everyone the feeling he was thoroughly enjoying the part. His two girl friends were well played by Margaret Butt and Gillian Yates. Lynn Trout played the heroine, the girl he did manage to marry in the end after all his escapades. The Squire was well played by Gordon Halliday.
I feel sure that the Estuary Players will go from strength to strength and we all look forward to the next performance.
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