Oliver! Souvenir Programme 2024

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Book, Music and Lyrics by LIONEL BART freely adapted from ‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens

2024

Wednesday 4th December Thursday 5th December Friday 6th December

7pm

This amateur fundraising production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

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SYNOPSIS

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist.

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.

The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.

Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of a large ensemble cast as they bring these classic characters and score to life.

MUSICAL NUMBERS Act 1

Act 2

Food, Glorious Food!

Oom-Pah-Pah

Oliver!

My Name

II Shall Scream!

Boy For Sale

As Long As He Needs Me

That’s Your Funeral

Where Is Love?

Where Is Love?

Who Will Buy?

Consider Yourself You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two It’s A Fine Life

It’s A Fine Life (Reprise) Reviewing The Situation

I’d Do Anything

Oliver! (Reprise)

Be Back Soon

As Long as He Needs Me (Reprise)

Interval

Reviewing the Situation (Reprise)

Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from the licenced bar at the back of the hall (pre-order available) Raffle tickets are on sale at £1 each

Finalé

CAST LIST Daniel Wheeldon Oliver Twist

If you’d told me a year ago that I would be the main character, I would have said you’re crazy.

I’ve made so many friends since I started the shows and they have come to feel like family. Everyone’s put so much effort into this show and I hope you will enjoy it and you will be asking “please sir, may I have some more?”

Zach Smith Fagin

I am very excited about doing my first show here at Leventhorpe. However, this isn’t my first show as I have been acting for many years and have performed multiple times at both the Harlow Playhouse and Victoria Hall Theatre, most recently performing in Vanta Black. Outside of acting, I enjoy watching football and meeting up with friends.

Sid Martin Bill Sykes

Lani Calladine Artful Dodger

I’ve been attending Diverse Performing Arts since I was 5 years old. My favourite parts I’ve played to date are Pinocchio in Shrek and the title role in Annie. This is my 5th show at Leventhorpe and I’ve loved getting to work with so many new people across the different year groups and bringing such a fun character to life.

Maria Thira Nancy

I danced continuously in mum’s belly, ate up Sister Mary Pat and now I’m back for round 2! Previously, I went to a performing arts school for 5 years, and now I perform with BSA and am a champion in jiujitsu. I’ve enjoyed reuniting with my acting family. And just like Nancy, I like to fight (literally) for my morals.

William Bray

Mr Bumble/Knife Grinder

I have been performing for 5 years, and I have really enjoyed this production!

I have been on stage for nearly all my life both in and out of school.

I am currently training with BSA, and I have a deep love for being on stage.

I also play the trumpet and sing/play keyboard in a band (@faceforradio_band wink wink).

I don’t have anything in common with Bill Sykes, as I’m quite a calm person!

Emily Hare

Mrs Corney/Milk Maid

I have been acting in the school plays since I joined Leventhorpe in 2018.

I have a passion for singing which is why I enjoy taking part in the school plays, as it allows me to showcase my voice to an audience alongside acting.

I am thoroughly excited to perform in Oliver alongside the rest of the cast.

Violet Hall Bet

I love performing. I am now in Year 11 and this is my 5th school show. I am studying with Stagebox as well as an upcoming production of Rent with BSA and I generally have much more to say than my character Bet. Working and collaborating with everyone on this production has been wonderful and I especially love being Maria’s bestie on stage and off.

This role has really pushed me and I SWEAR I am nothing like the character…

Ben Barrett

Mr Brownlow

I’ve been performing since primary school, doing every school production possible.

This show, like always, provides a sense of pure joy and belonging. Alongside performing, I’m a lifelong gymnast and I’m also a coach. I love to dance, especially when it helps me procrastinate homework.

Even though Brownlow is a grandad, we share a love for a good hat!

Evie Davies

Charley Bates

I am currently in Year 10 and this is my 6th production with the school. I have been dancing with PH Acadamy of Dance since I was 3 years old.

I have loved working with Lani whilst playing Charley and have really enjoyed rehearsals for Oliver. I feel like I am just as cheeky as Charley!!

Daisy Phillips

Rosalea Hall

Guy Anthony

Leighton Conridge Noah Claypole

Mrs Sowerberry

Charlotte

Mr Sowerberry

Summer Waite Dr Grimwig

Evie Martin Sally

Aimee Cole Mrs Bedwin

Jemima Smith Rose Seller

Emily Upton

Strawberry Seller

...with special thanks to...

Dora Harcsa

Dance Captain & Choreographer

Ensemble (Left to right, back to front) Shilah Wynter-Grace, Kiki Adekunle-Sanusi, Georgia Wright, Maisie-Jane Prowle, Sophie Whisker, Honey Askew, Daisy White, Lillie Stafford, Josh Coles, Joshua Urqhart, Emily Wood, Rosina Rudd, Jessica Thomas, Alfie McKenzie-Howard, Eva Ghadami, Amelie Ferguson & Isabelle Breavington

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THE BAND Eddie Bray

Cameron Isted

Eddie has been a regular feature of show bands for the last couple of years. Eddie has had to adapt to playing yet another new instrument - soprano clarinet having already spent considerable time learning the tenor saxophone for function band. In his spare time, Eddie is studying AS level music because he couldn’t fit it into his school timetable (no, seriously)!

This is Cameron’s second and final show as a Leventhorpe student. Cameron says “This show is much easier than Sister Act”, a viewpoint not shared by all members of the band! Cameron is an A level music and music tech student who is looking to continue his studies at university.

Nick Jones

Lola Neal

This is Nick’s final show at Leventhorpe having been a member of the show band in We Will Rock You, Shrek and Sister Act. Orchestral percussion is another skill Nick can now add to his CV of talents alongside guitar shredder, drum kit basher and bass guru. Thanks to the invention of MIDI, Nick will be playing an array of orchestral percussion sounds during the show, from the comfort and ease of a small plastic keyboard!

Lola started learning the cello at Leventhorpe and is a product of the schol’s LEAPS/Lev’s Get Playing programme. Lola is really looking forward to playing Oliver alongside her cello teacher, who also happens to be Mr White’s wife, so she will be on her best behaviour!

Spike Sargent

Sophie Stephenson

: Spike desperately wanted to be in the show band. “I’d do anything, sir!”. Whilst Spike was not cast as Maria to sing that song, he was employed as a percussionist and has been a highly committed and talented member of the band. Spike has drum lessons and takes GCSE music.

Despite sounding the same, Spike is not related to Mr Sarjeant as one of them cannot spell their surname correctly. We will let you decide who!

Sophie was so keen to be involved in the show that she has learnt to read a whole different clef of music just to be involved.

Sophie is playing the double bass part but don’t be fooled, it’s actually a bass guitar.

Sophie’s favourite song is ‘Reviewing The Situation’ and following the conclusion of the show, she will be reviewing all of her pencil marks and rubbing them out!

Clarinet

Percussion

Cello

Percussion

Percussion

Bass

Emily White Flute

Emily loves playing the flute but much prefers playing the piano and regularly reminds Mr Sarjeant of this fact! This is Emily’s third show in the band following ‘Shrek’ and ‘Bess’. Emily is a GCSE music student and her favourite song is ‘Consider Yourself’, because she considers herself happy when she plays it!

Staff Band Members Mrs Ball (Violin), Mr Beardsworth (Trumpet), Mr Hayes (Trombone), Mrs Lewington (Clarinet), Miss Miller (Flute), Mr Sarjeant (Piano) and Mrs White (Cello)

MESSAGE FROM THE

DIRECTOR

Somewhere in my parents’ house sits an old, worn-out VHS of the 1968 musical film Oliver! featuring Ron Moody as the scheming pick-pocketer, Fagin, and Oliver Reed as the villainous thief and murderer, Bill Sikes. As a child, I would watch this on repeat and even had a cassette of the original West End cast recording that I would listen to over and over again. Oliver! was one of the first shows I saw in the theatre (at the Palladium in 1997, with Jim Dale as Fagin!) and it has been my firm favourite ever since. So, when I floated the idea for our next production, it was because I was confident that if anyone could do it justice, it would be the incredibly talented students of Leventhorpe.

With only 10 weeks, and about a quarter of the number of rehearsals (compared to last year’s Sister Act), this was a tall order for anyone! Getting to grips with the ambitious score, full company dance routines, quick scene changes, challenging content, and some larger-than-life characters meant that the students (and staff!) had their work cut out.

And, my goodness, they have more than risen to the challenge!! I am in awe of what the students can achieve in such a short time, and with such positivity and camaraderie.

We all feel very privileged to work with such creative, tenacious and hard-working students. So much goes into putting these shows on from across the whole school community - it is a real team effort. Our thanks go to Art, DT, and the site team for the set, and Emma Cook for the programme and photography, along with Luke Kenny. Also, to the catering team, support staff and all teachers involved in the running of the shows, in particular, the Performing Arts Team.

I must however give a few special thanks to some students who have gone above and beyond. Our student tech team led by Thomas Penketh and Eddie Brichieri-Colombi - never cease to amaze me with their creative ideas and solutions, navigating every curveball I throw them with aplomb. It is fantastic to see so many students displaying exceptional leadership qualities. Dora Harcsa and Violet Hall have not only choreographed the show but have run additional rehearsals showing exceptional leadership as they have coached the students in their performances, and worked with teachers to bring this show together with vibrancy and confidence. Thank you all for your hard work, enthusiasm, and more than a little patience!

Now, please sit back and enjoy the show. I hope you come away feeling the same magic as I did all those years ago… could it be Oom Pah Pah?!

Lucy Miller

THANK YOUS

THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT would like to thank all of the students who are

all just brilliant and make working at Leventhorpe so rewarding. However, we could not have put on this production without the help of everyone who appears on this page. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Mr Will Sarjeant, Ms Lucy Miller, Ms Liz Ball, Mrs Amanda Piperaki, Mr Neil Beardsworth and Mrs Catherine Richmond

LIGHTS & SOUND Ioannis Siriotis Thomas Penketh Eddie Brichieri-Colombi Adam Smith

SCENERY, PROPS & BACKSTAGE Hollie Dukat Ava Ellis Troy Halderman Amelia Azzopardi Mrs Erica Dixon

STAGE MANAGERS & BACKSTAGE CREW Ned Harding Zach Elia Ethan Young Maisie Tse Nicole Baker Isabelle Jordan Natasha Falkiewicz Eva Levinson Kdee Perryman-Sallinger Daniel Barton Ellie Benzing

MAKEUP Zoe Elia Honey Hemming Lilly Townsend

PARENTS OF CAST For all their support

CATERING Mrs Tanya Johnson and her team

CARETAKERS Mr John Bambury and his team

SPONSORS All those who have taken an advert in this programme and supported its production

PROGRAMME Mrs Emma Cook

FRONT OF HOUSE Ms Wendy Shannon, Mrs Kate Ross, Staff & Sixth Form Prefects

...AND THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment World Premiere Produced by Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA and Alliance Theatre, Atlanta GA Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director Lyla White, Executive Director Tom Pechar, Managing Director Tom Ware, Producing Director