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COPACABANA - July 2002
Set in 1940s New York at the world famous Copacabana nightclub, this multi-sensual musical extravaganza transports us back to an era when 'music and passion were always in fashion'.
The story unfolds through the imagination of an aspiring present day songwriter. While creating the world’s next big hit, he conjures up the heart-warming tale of hopeful showgirl Lola Lamar as she is launched into the path of stardom as a ‘Copa girl’, with the help of Tony Starr, a bartender with dreams of his own. However, the course of true love runs far from smooth, since the villainous Rico has other plans for her, whisking Lola away to be the star of his Tropicana club in Cuba. Sassy New York is replaced by sultry Havana, as love and romance become embroiled in jealousy and murder. The action comes alive amidst vibrant costumes, spectacular sets, and sensational choreography. With glitz and glamour aplenty, the show-stopping numbers and thrilling musical score make for an unforgettable evening of good old-fashioned feel-good entertainment.
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Tony Forte/Stephen |
John-Paul McCrohon |
Lola La Mar/Samantha |
Caroline Archer |
Gladys Murphy |
Jane Pegler |
Rico Castelli |
Steve Reading |
Conchita Alvarez |
Peta Mewett |
Sam Silver |
Bill Price |
Willie |
Brian Sweatman |
Mr Brill/McManus |
Tony Collins |
Skip/Carlos/Male Auditioner |
Ian Hanney |
Luis |
Chris Clarke |
Maitre D' |
Steve Guermonprez |
Ladies Chorus |
Hayley Beames, Sally Brandon, Linda Partridge, Caroline Potter, Trish Pring, Layla Stapley, Annie Teahan, Sandra Tucker. |
Gentlemens Chorus |
Chris Clarke, Irvine Forbes, Ian Hanney, Dave Harkness, Mike Naylor, Sam Sampson, Brian Sweatman. |
Dancers |
Tanya Bourner, Julia Brown, Scarlett Christie, Julie Davies, Charlotte Engall, Nancy Cunningham, Emma Hall, Shelley Hill, Kim Joyce, Kate Langrish, Sarah Lockhart, Caroline Meek, Kerry Partridge, Carole Perrott, Alice Phillpot, Suzi Ruffell, Helen Stoddart, Stephanie Treagust. |
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Producer & Choreographer |
Audrey Pring |
Musical Director |
Alan Pring |
Official Accompanist |
Jean Porter |
Assistant Choreographer |
Sara Harkness |
Stage Director |
Colin D Justice |
Stage Manager |
Michael Williams |
Assistant Stage Managers |
Pete Langrish & George Phillpot |
Stage Crew |
Peter Price, Vic Bolton, Paul Hodge, Paul Cross, Dave Churcher, Tom Potts, Sandra Whitmore-Jones, Mick Cooper, Steve Bundey, Darren Garland, Paul Maber. |
Head Flyman |
Jason Smith |
Fly Crew |
Norman Price and Kate Evans |
Sound |
Mitchell Sound (Steve & Kathy Oldfield) |
Lighting Design |
Lee Stoddart |
Property Mistress |
Amanda Knight |
Property Assistants |
Sheila Stoddart and Myra Jones |
Wardrobe Co-ordinator |
Carole Gennings |
Wardrobe Assistant |
Maureen Francis |
Hair and Make-up |
Christine Wenzel |
Hair and Make-up Assistant |
Marion Williams |
Publicity |
Steve Guermonprez and Caroline Archer |
Front of House Photographs |
Ivan Saunders |
Ticket Controller |
Anita Waterhouse |
Ticket Assistants |
Pat Wallace and Linda Smither |
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Reed 1 |
Paul Styles |
Reed 2 |
Mandy Moffet |
Reed 3 |
Colin Campbell |
Keyboard 1 |
Tony Peglar |
Keyboard 2 |
Anna Pring |
Bass |
Andrew Atkins |
Piano |
Jean Porter |
Trumpet 1 |
John Yates |
Trumpet 2 |
Roger Hammond |
Trumpet 3 |
Peter Pring |
Trombone 1 |
Gareth Llewelyn |
Trombone 2 |
Dave Thomas |
Kit |
Ernie McBernie |
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