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Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun was performed at Round Hill School in Beeston between Monday 22nd October and Saturday 27th October 2007.
With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and the book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, this amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Our performance of this show is kindly sponsored by Sponsored by Holtom Consulting Ltd.
The 1999 Broadway Revival version of the classic Annie Get Your Gun will be our show for 2007 - celebrating 40 years since the society's conception.
Annie is heartbroken but Sitting Bull, the famous Sioux Warrior, tries to console her by adopting her as his daughter and putting up the money to enable the show to continue. The European tour that follows results in a personal triumph for Annie, who returns to the United States with many valuable medals. The show, however, is in financial trouble and when Pawnee Bill invites Buffalo Bill's troupe to a reception welcoming them home, they gladly accept and plan to suggest a merger of the two shows when they meet at the party. Pawnee Bill's show is playing Madison Square Garden with apparent success, but actually he owes money and he too is anxious to combine the two shows.
Sitting Bull and Charlie are determined to make her lose the match and thus win Frank. They twist the sights on her guns and she misses each shot. Eventually Annie becomes aware of their scheme and, taking the first step towards reconciliation, concedes the match to him. Frank, realizing that Annie has thrown the match, swallows his own pride and offers Annie a partnership, with her as the star. Frank donates his "victory prize", the medals, to the two Bills to financially start off the combined shows. Annie is happy at last having finally discovered that you can get a man with a gun!
Doin' What Comes Natur'lly (Annie, Kids and Foster Wilson)
The Girl That I Marry (Frank and Annie)
You Can't Get a Man With a Gun (Annie)
There's No Business Like Show Business - reprise (Frank, Buffalo Bill, Charlie and Annie)
I'll Share It All With You (Tommy, Winnie and Company)
Moonshine Lullaby (Annie, Kids and Ensemble Trio)
There's No Business Like Show Business - reprise (Annie)
They Say It's Wonderful (Annie and Frank)
My Defences Are Down (Frank and Young Men)
Finale Act I: You Can't Get a Man With a Gun - reprise (Annie)
Lost in His Arms (Annie)
Who Do You Love, I Hope (Tommy, Winnie and Company)
I Got the Sun in the Morning (Annie and Company)
An Old Fashioned Wedding (Annie and Frank)
The Girl That I Marry - reprise (Frank)
Anything You Can Do (Annie and Frank)
They Say It's Wonderful - reprise (Annie, Frank and Company)
Finale Ultimo (Company)
I would like to welcome you to our production of Annie Get Your Gun. This being our 40th Anniversary year we wanted to produce a show that had something for everyone and I think that this old favourite will suit most people. We hope that you enjoy what is a delightful musical, very funny, with some lovely well known songs. The scenery, as usual, is designed and painted by Celia Birch who has been working with us now for nine years and we simply shudder to think of how we would manage without her undoubted talents. The lighting is by Mike and Margaret Beedham, and the sound is by JRP Sound, James Rolley-Parnell, a newcomer to BMTG productions, but we hope to see him often in the future. As I have said many times before, the success of any show, given a superb amateur cast, can be made or broken by the scenery, sound and lighting team, and we are fortunate to have the best in the area. Thanks guys!
As I said above, this year we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and in April many of you came to one of our concerts in which we performed songs from every musical that we have produced over that period. We had a happy and nostalgic time and I hope you enjoyed the programme, we did! We have taken the decision to change our show production date from the October half-term break to the Easter break. This is due to the difficulty in setting up the stage, lighting, sound and raised seating in one weekend, it’s too much in too short a time. The Easter break gives us an extra week in which to accomplish the above and gives a better chance of getting it right first time, JCS proved that.
In order to do this we will not be producing a show next year but instead will produce two sets of concerts, one in April and one in October, and then at Easter 2009 we will be putting on the musical Kiss me Kate which we last produced in 1994. The April concert will include music from ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel, James Horner (Theme from Titanic) and Barry Manilow, whilst the concert in October will have a “Broadway” theme.
This year, following Michael Wright’s retirement, we have a new President, Randall Lewis, whose proper job is being the Headmaster of the Round Hill Primary School. We all wish him well in this new challenge.
Beeston Musical Theatre Group is not sponsored by any group, council or company, our productions are funded from the ticket revenue, members' subscriptions, patrons' fees and fund-raising social events. If you feel that you would like to help beyond buying a ticket to see the show, why not become a patron? If interested, we would love to hear from you.
This will be my last show as Chairman, I retire from the position after eight years at the Annual General Meeting in February 2008. It has been hard but pleasurable work bringing heartache and joy in differing measures but mainly joy. However the overriding feeling is one of pride; pride in the privilege of being allowed to head up the management team of such a talented gathering of men and women who never cease to amaze me in what they achieve on stage. Our Society is also one of the most social groups around, long term friendships are made and sealed for life, they are an absolute joy. So I thank everyone who has assisted me over the last eight years and assure my successor of my continued support in whatever way I am able to assist. Thank you, I have had a ball!
Mike Cottee, Chairman
On behalf of Beeston Musical Theatre Group I would like to welcome you to this year's production of Annie Get Your Gun. When I was asked to direct this, our 40th Anniversary show, I couldn’t say “no”, it’s such a fabulous musical and one I’m sure you will enjoy, whether you are a BMTG regular or a first-timer.
As always a great deal of effort and commitment has been put into the production by everyone involved both on and off-stage. We are all truly passionate about musical theatre and about bringing it to the people of Beeston and its surrounding areas.
John Maddison, Director
1st Lady - Cheryl Mills
2nd Lady - Jane Cottee
3rd Lady - Sarah Stockley
4th Lady - Philippa Dean
Annie Oakley - Lisa Mills
Band Leader - Andrew Harrison
Buffalo Bill - Martin Holtom
Charlie Davenport - Jeremy Whiteman
Chief Sitting Bull - Luis Ogando
Dining Car Waiter - Andrew Harrison
Dolly Tate - Mina Machin
Eagle Feather - Cheryl Camm
Foster Wilson - Dan Bates
Frank Butler - Paul Mills
Jessie Oakley - Philippa Clarke & Becky Nash
King Of Italy - Mick Green
Little Em Oakley - Emily Corner
Little Jake Oakley - Thomas Hough
Mac, The Prop Man - David Artiss
Messenger - Andrew Harrison
Mrs Schyler-Adams - Stephanie Gray-Blest
Nellie Oakley - Rachel Maddison & Emily Gent
Pawnee Bill - John Bush
President Of France - Dan Bates
Queen Victoria - Roma Drinkwater
Running Deer - Lisa Smith
Russian Girl - Jane Cottee
Sleeping Car Porter - Andrew Harrison
Sylvia Potter-Porter - Emma James
Tommy Keeler - Jouni Soininen
Tsar Of Russia - Les Davies
Winnie Tate - Catherine Furber
Clarinet/Flute/Sax - Vicky Moore
Clarinet/Sax - Sharon Cardwell
Flute/Piccolo - Becky Smith
Horn - Lilla Stennett
Oboe/Flute - Alison Bailey
Percussion - Ben Marples
Piano - Chris Flint
Trombone - Nadine Leeder
Trumpet - Danny Ortiz, Phil Reckless
Violin - Donna Smith
Child Protection Officer - Ruth Maddison
Choreographers Assistant - Victoria Palmer
Choreography - Linda Hardy
Director - John Maddison
Lighting - Margaret Beedham, Mike Beedham
Make-up - Anthea Hinchliffe
Music Consultant - Lisa Mills
Musical Director - Gareth Jones
Poster Design - David Artiss
Production Manager - Stuart Veitch
Programme - Catherine Furber
Props - Erica Coleman
Publicity & Promotions - Catherine Furber, Kristen Hager
Répétiteur - Weifeng Jiang
Set Construction - David Hinchliffe, Mike Cottee
Set Design - Celia Birch
Sound - Jim Rolley-Parnell
Stage Hand - David Hinchliff
Stage Manager - David Artiss
Wardrobe - Mina Machin, Violet Pegg
If you took part in this show and have memories to share or don't have a profile, and would like one, we'd love you to contact us.
Mac, the Prop Man, was voiced differently for each performance. They were, in sequence... American, Irish, Australian, Old Man, Camp, Yokel and Elvis. In addition, appropriate make-up was used for the last 4 performances.
"An excellent performance... and they were backed by an enthusiastic chorus who entered into the spirit of the occasion."
"Fine playing from the band... colourful costumes brightened the performance."
"Good enjoyable entertainment."
"I was blown away! The production and the cast were fantastic... the show was excellent and I will definitely be coming to see another BMTG production."
"What a fabulous show! Congratulations to ... the cast and crew for such an entertaining evening!."
"The costumes and scenery were excellent and it was very well acted."
"Absolutely fantastic! Very professional for an amateur company."
"Excellent, really enjoyed it. Thoroughly professional!."
"Really enjoyed it - it was my first visit to your company - will definitely come again."
"I thought it was excellent. Very high quality, professional and an enjoyable evening."
"Excellent performance and a good evening's entertainment."
"Excellent - a really enjoyable night out."
"Brilliant - very strong lead voices."
"I really enjoyed it. I can appreciate just how much work must have gone into producing a very professionally presented show such as that... Excellent young musicians, I hope you never replace them for recorded music. It adds a much better atmosphere to the show. Well done."
"Fantastic show, very well performed, good costumes and set, excellent music."
It's available free of charge and all images and fonts are royalty free. As well as the base images for you to build your own version of the poster with, we can also supply fonts and anything else that could be of use.
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun was performed at Round Hill School in Beeston between Monday 22nd October and Saturday 27th October 2007.
With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and the book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, this amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Our performance of this show is kindly sponsored by Sponsored by Holtom Consulting Ltd.
The 1999 Broadway Revival version of the classic Annie Get Your Gun will be our show for 2007 - celebrating 40 years since the society's conception.
The Story of Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun concerns the spectacular career of sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her romance with Frank Butler, whom she ousts as the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. When they first meet, Butler finds his position as Champion challenged by this young backwoods girl whose shooting prowess is incredible. In a contest with Butler conceived as a publicity stunt for his act, Annie turns the tables on the star: she beats him and at the same time falls hopelessly in love with him. In order to be near him, Annie accepts a job as Frank's assistant in the Wild West Show. Frank recognizes her talent and, in short, gives her a small spot in the show of her own.The performance of the entire group was outstanding. The set and props were superb too. Well done to all involved.Meanwhile, Buffalo Bill has discovered that his show is going broke because of competition from Pawnee Bill's vastly popular Far East show. To bolster the show and recoup his losses, Buffalo Bill and his manager Charlie Davenport persuade Annie to do a sensational act which overshadows that of her partner and beloved. Frank leaves the show in a fury, and joins rival Pawnee Bill as his star attraction.
Annie is heartbroken but Sitting Bull, the famous Sioux Warrior, tries to console her by adopting her as his daughter and putting up the money to enable the show to continue. The European tour that follows results in a personal triumph for Annie, who returns to the United States with many valuable medals. The show, however, is in financial trouble and when Pawnee Bill invites Buffalo Bill's troupe to a reception welcoming them home, they gladly accept and plan to suggest a merger of the two shows when they meet at the party. Pawnee Bill's show is playing Madison Square Garden with apparent success, but actually he owes money and he too is anxious to combine the two shows.
An excellent performance... good enjoyable entertainment.When Annie and Frank meet again, they declare their love for each other and Frank presents Annie with his medals inscribed "to the sharpshooter of the world!" Annie cannot accept his superiority, and challenges him to a shooting match to decide the title once and for all, pitting her valuable medals against his modest three.
Sitting Bull and Charlie are determined to make her lose the match and thus win Frank. They twist the sights on her guns and she misses each shot. Eventually Annie becomes aware of their scheme and, taking the first step towards reconciliation, concedes the match to him. Frank, realizing that Annie has thrown the match, swallows his own pride and offers Annie a partnership, with her as the star. Frank donates his "victory prize", the medals, to the two Bills to financially start off the combined shows. Annie is happy at last having finally discovered that you can get a man with a gun!
Musical Numbers
Act 1
There's No Business Like Show Business (Frank and Company)Doin' What Comes Natur'lly (Annie, Kids and Foster Wilson)
The Girl That I Marry (Frank and Annie)
You Can't Get a Man With a Gun (Annie)
There's No Business Like Show Business - reprise (Frank, Buffalo Bill, Charlie and Annie)
I'll Share It All With You (Tommy, Winnie and Company)
Moonshine Lullaby (Annie, Kids and Ensemble Trio)
There's No Business Like Show Business - reprise (Annie)
They Say It's Wonderful (Annie and Frank)
My Defences Are Down (Frank and Young Men)
Finale Act I: You Can't Get a Man With a Gun - reprise (Annie)
Act 2
Entr'acte: The European Tour (Annie and Company)Lost in His Arms (Annie)
Who Do You Love, I Hope (Tommy, Winnie and Company)
I Got the Sun in the Morning (Annie and Company)
An Old Fashioned Wedding (Annie and Frank)
The Girl That I Marry - reprise (Frank)
Anything You Can Do (Annie and Frank)
They Say It's Wonderful - reprise (Annie, Frank and Company)
Finale Ultimo (Company)
I would like to welcome you to our production of Annie Get Your Gun. This being our 40th Anniversary year we wanted to produce a show that had something for everyone and I think that this old favourite will suit most people. We hope that you enjoy what is a delightful musical, very funny, with some lovely well known songs. The scenery, as usual, is designed and painted by Celia Birch who has been working with us now for nine years and we simply shudder to think of how we would manage without her undoubted talents. The lighting is by Mike and Margaret Beedham, and the sound is by JRP Sound, James Rolley-Parnell, a newcomer to BMTG productions, but we hope to see him often in the future. As I have said many times before, the success of any show, given a superb amateur cast, can be made or broken by the scenery, sound and lighting team, and we are fortunate to have the best in the area. Thanks guys!As I said above, this year we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and in April many of you came to one of our concerts in which we performed songs from every musical that we have produced over that period. We had a happy and nostalgic time and I hope you enjoyed the programme, we did! We have taken the decision to change our show production date from the October half-term break to the Easter break. This is due to the difficulty in setting up the stage, lighting, sound and raised seating in one weekend, it’s too much in too short a time. The Easter break gives us an extra week in which to accomplish the above and gives a better chance of getting it right first time, JCS proved that.
In order to do this we will not be producing a show next year but instead will produce two sets of concerts, one in April and one in October, and then at Easter 2009 we will be putting on the musical Kiss me Kate which we last produced in 1994. The April concert will include music from ABBA, Simon and Garfunkel, James Horner (Theme from Titanic) and Barry Manilow, whilst the concert in October will have a “Broadway” theme.
This year, following Michael Wright’s retirement, we have a new President, Randall Lewis, whose proper job is being the Headmaster of the Round Hill Primary School. We all wish him well in this new challenge.
Beeston Musical Theatre Group is not sponsored by any group, council or company, our productions are funded from the ticket revenue, members' subscriptions, patrons' fees and fund-raising social events. If you feel that you would like to help beyond buying a ticket to see the show, why not become a patron? If interested, we would love to hear from you.
This will be my last show as Chairman, I retire from the position after eight years at the Annual General Meeting in February 2008. It has been hard but pleasurable work bringing heartache and joy in differing measures but mainly joy. However the overriding feeling is one of pride; pride in the privilege of being allowed to head up the management team of such a talented gathering of men and women who never cease to amaze me in what they achieve on stage. Our Society is also one of the most social groups around, long term friendships are made and sealed for life, they are an absolute joy. So I thank everyone who has assisted me over the last eight years and assure my successor of my continued support in whatever way I am able to assist. Thank you, I have had a ball!
Mike Cottee, Chairman
Photo Gallery
On behalf of Beeston Musical Theatre Group I would like to welcome you to this year's production of Annie Get Your Gun. When I was asked to direct this, our 40th Anniversary show, I couldn’t say “no”, it’s such a fabulous musical and one I’m sure you will enjoy, whether you are a BMTG regular or a first-timer.As always a great deal of effort and commitment has been put into the production by everyone involved both on and off-stage. We are all truly passionate about musical theatre and about bringing it to the people of Beeston and its surrounding areas.
John Maddison, Director
The Cast
1st Lady - Cheryl Mills2nd Lady - Jane Cottee
3rd Lady - Sarah Stockley
4th Lady - Philippa Dean
Annie Oakley - Lisa Mills
Band Leader - Andrew Harrison
Buffalo Bill - Martin Holtom
Charlie Davenport - Jeremy Whiteman
Chief Sitting Bull - Luis Ogando
Dining Car Waiter - Andrew Harrison
Dolly Tate - Mina Machin
Eagle Feather - Cheryl Camm
Foster Wilson - Dan Bates
Frank Butler - Paul Mills
Jessie Oakley - Philippa Clarke & Becky Nash
King Of Italy - Mick Green
Little Em Oakley - Emily Corner
Little Jake Oakley - Thomas Hough
Mac, The Prop Man - David Artiss
Messenger - Andrew Harrison
Mrs Schyler-Adams - Stephanie Gray-Blest
Nellie Oakley - Rachel Maddison & Emily Gent
Pawnee Bill - John Bush
President Of France - Dan Bates
Queen Victoria - Roma Drinkwater
Running Deer - Lisa Smith
Russian Girl - Jane Cottee
Sleeping Car Porter - Andrew Harrison
Sylvia Potter-Porter - Emma James
Tommy Keeler - Jouni Soininen
Tsar Of Russia - Les Davies
Winnie Tate - Catherine Furber
The Chorus
Andrew Harrison, Cheryl Camm, Cheryl Mills, Claire Baker, Dorothy Woodall, Emma James, Jane Cottee, Jennie Artiss, Les Davies, Linda Howard, Lisa Smith, Mick Green, Mollie Harwood, Philippa Dean, Rachel Pinhorn, Roma Drinkwater, Ruth Maddison, Sarah Stockley, Stephanie Gray-BlestBallroom Dancers
Cheryl Mills, Dan Bates, Jane Cottee, Mick Green, Philippa Dean, Sarah StockleyCan-Can Girls
Cheryl Mills, Emma JamesCowboy Dancers (My Defences Are Down)
Cheryl Mills, Dan Bates, Jane Cottee, Les Davies, Linda Howard, Mick Green, Rachel Pinhorn, Ruth Maddison, Sarah StockleyNative American Dancers (Native American Transition)
Cheryl Camm, Lisa SmithTarantella Girls
Claire Baker, Jennie ArtissThe Cowboy Trio (Moonshine Lullaby)
Dan Bates, Jeremy Whiteman, Martin HoltomThe Orchestra
Bass - John GambleClarinet/Flute/Sax - Vicky Moore
Clarinet/Sax - Sharon Cardwell
Flute/Piccolo - Becky Smith
Horn - Lilla Stennett
Oboe/Flute - Alison Bailey
Percussion - Ben Marples
Piano - Chris Flint
Trombone - Nadine Leeder
Trumpet - Danny Ortiz, Phil Reckless
Violin - Donna Smith
The Production Team
Assistant Production Manager - David ArtissChild Protection Officer - Ruth Maddison
Choreographers Assistant - Victoria Palmer
Choreography - Linda Hardy
Director - John Maddison
Lighting - Margaret Beedham, Mike Beedham
Make-up - Anthea Hinchliffe
Music Consultant - Lisa Mills
Musical Director - Gareth Jones
Poster Design - David Artiss
Production Manager - Stuart Veitch
Programme - Catherine Furber
Props - Erica Coleman
Publicity & Promotions - Catherine Furber, Kristen Hager
Répétiteur - Weifeng Jiang
Set Construction - David Hinchliffe, Mike Cottee
Set Design - Celia Birch
Sound - Jim Rolley-Parnell
Stage Hand - David Hinchliff
Stage Manager - David Artiss
Wardrobe - Mina Machin, Violet Pegg
If you took part in this show and have memories to share or don't have a profile, and would like one, we'd love you to contact us.
Photo Gallery
Photography by Nigel Hardwicke, Dave Severn and Simon Walker - members of Beeston (Notts) Camera Club
Show Trivia
I was blown away!Before the train scene, Lisa Mills (Annie) had an extremely quick change. So quick she simply couldn't get back on stage in time. Therefore Jeremy Whiteman (Charlie) and Martin Holtom (Bullafo Bill) were left on stage for a few minutes to ad-lib before she was ready. Topics of conversation mainly resolved around the buffet car (Mousse Mousse and Cactus Coulee), Bills old Confederate friend from the south who was marketing a new chicken franchise and how Mac the Prop Man, had a farm in Scotland (yes, old Mac Donald had a farm). Many off-stage chorus members were stood in the wings during this time enjoying this bizarre comedy.
Mac, the Prop Man, was voiced differently for each performance. They were, in sequence... American, Irish, Australian, Old Man, Camp, Yokel and Elvis. In addition, appropriate make-up was used for the last 4 performances.
What They Said
The Audience...
"The performance of the entire group was outstanding. The set and props were superb too. Well done to all involved.""An excellent performance... and they were backed by an enthusiastic chorus who entered into the spirit of the occasion."
"Fine playing from the band... colourful costumes brightened the performance."
"Good enjoyable entertainment."
"I was blown away! The production and the cast were fantastic... the show was excellent and I will definitely be coming to see another BMTG production."
"What a fabulous show! Congratulations to ... the cast and crew for such an entertaining evening!."
"The costumes and scenery were excellent and it was very well acted."
"Absolutely fantastic! Very professional for an amateur company."
"Excellent, really enjoyed it. Thoroughly professional!."
"Really enjoyed it - it was my first visit to your company - will definitely come again."
"I thought it was excellent. Very high quality, professional and an enjoyable evening."
"Excellent performance and a good evening's entertainment."
"Excellent - a really enjoyable night out."
"Brilliant - very strong lead voices."
"I really enjoyed it. I can appreciate just how much work must have gone into producing a very professionally presented show such as that... Excellent young musicians, I hope you never replace them for recorded music. It adds a much better atmosphere to the show. Well done."
"Fantastic show, very well performed, good costumes and set, excellent music."
Calling Other Societies!
If you are to due to perform this show and you'd like some of our materials, including the poster then please contact the Website Manager.It's available free of charge and all images and fonts are royalty free. As well as the base images for you to build your own version of the poster with, we can also supply fonts and anything else that could be of use.
