Wilton's Music Hall Announce Spring 2010 Programme, Including PIRATES

 

Wilton's Music Hall - Spring 2010

Tiny Wallops Massive Little Big Top Extravaganza! Valentine Special, Sun 14 Feb, 7.30pm £10.00

Katherine Rhodes Magic Extravaganza Thurs 25 Feb 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Thurs 27 May, Thurs 22 July, Thurs 23 Sept, Thurs 25 Nov, Thurs 16 Dec all at 7.30pm

Wilton's is falling for the world of illusion, magic and mirrors.  Katherine Rhodes has been wowing audiences with her stunning mix of mind blowing tricks alongside the Tiny Wallop's show. Each evening will be a delicious mix of magic, music and circus.

A Sentimental Journey Tues 9 March - Sun 4 April Eves Tues to Sats 7.30pm , Mats Sat & Sun 2.30pm

A Sentimental Journey is the story of Doris Day, one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950s and 1960s.  A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image, able to sing, dance, play comedy and dramatic roles, she became one of the biggest box-office stars in the world. But behind the screen, there was a story that rivaled any script Hollywood could ever dream up.  At thirteen, a car accident threatened to end her dancing career.  By seventeen, she was married to a psychopathic bully. When her third husband died, a man she had been married to for seventeen years, she discovered he had left her with a debt of half a million dollars. This show ran for an 8 week sell out season at The Mill At Sonning last spring.   Musical numbers include 'Move Over Darling', 'The Deadwood Stage', 'Secret Love', 'Little Girl Blue', 'Day By Day', 'Que Sera Sera', 'Young At Heart'.

The cast includes Sally Hughes (Doris Day), Ian McLarnon (Terry), Glyn Kerslake (George Weidler/Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Elvin (Alma Kappelhoff), Mark Halliday (Marty Melcher). It is directed by Alvin Rakoff, with choreography byJoseph Pitcher, musical director Jo Stewart, design by Eileen Diss, costumes by Jane Kidd, and  lighting by Filippo Capitani.

Sally Hughes has been the Artistic Director of The Mill at Sonning since 1984. Her extensive stage career includes the musicals 'Dames At Sea' and 'Too Marvellous for Words'.  Ian McLarnon has been in many West End musicals including Sondheim's 'Passion' and 'Sunday In the Park With George' and 'Les Misérables'. Glyn Kerslake was in Trevor Nunn's production of 'Sunset Boulevard', and other West End productions include  in the title role in  'The Phantom of the Opera', in 'Les Miserables and Miss Saigon.  Mark Halliday has appeared extensively in the UK, USA and Europe as Dean Martin in 'The Rat Pack'. Elizabeth Elvin's credits include in Simon Pegg's 'Hot Fuzz'& the Award winning TV series 'State of Play'.   Adam Rolston's new screenplay 'Billy' a British comedy road movie, is currently at the casting stage.  Alvin Rakoff has directed a dozen feature films and over 100 TV films. He has twice won Emmy Awards for 'A Voyage Round My Father' and 'Call Me Daddy'. His latest novel 'Baldwin Street' has been published in the US.  Eileen Diss has currently designed Harold Pinter's 'The Caretaker' at Trafalgar Studios.  Joseph Pitcher's choreography credits include Regents Park's 'The Boyfriend' and 'Lady Be Good'.

The Pirates of Penzance  Thursday 8 April to Friday 16 May 2010 Eves Tues to Sats 7.30pm , Mats Sat & Sun  2.30pm

Sasha Regan's unique all-male version of Gilbert & Sullivan's classic operetta sold out at the Union Theatre in July 2009.  This is a Regan De Wynter Production in association with Wilton's Music Hall.

The Pirates of Penzance (1879) was an instant hit and is one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. It is directed by Sasha Regan, with choreography by Lizzi Gee, musical director Chris Mundy, and lighting by Filippo Capitani. Casting to be announced.

Sasha Regan founded The Union Theatre in 1998. Her directing credits include 'We're All Doing Time' (Critics Choice),a new musical 'Chelinot' by Mike Crynne  (Sunday Times Critics Choice), and  'Cabaret', 'Sweeney Todd' (Critics Choice). She was awarded The Stage One Bursary for New Producers by The Society of London Theatres. Lizzi Gee has just choreographed the Children's BAFTAs. She has been the resident choreographer for 'Billy Elliot'. In 2009 she was assistant choreographer for the UK tour of Madness 'Our House - the Musical' prior to The Pirates of Penzance at the Union theatre. For the Union Theatre Chris Mundy was Musical Director on Sweeney Todd.  In 2009 he was Assistant MD on 'Company' and MD/keyboard for The Pirates of Penzance.