Into the Woods - Yeadon Town Hall 2018

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM | BOOK BY JAMES LAPINE ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BROADWAY BY JAMES LAPINE | ORCHESTRATIONS BY JONATHAN TUNICK

ABOUT THE SHOW “Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The characters we meet exist in the blurred space between our young narrator’s imagination and his digital world as we follow The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighbourhood Witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. Also in the woods, we meet Little Red Riding Hood, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves. By the end of Act One, everyone has attained their wish and will seemingly live Happily Ever After. But in Act Two, when a beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.

An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.MTIShows.co.uk

ROYSTON BAYFIELD - DIRECTOR Royston is Managing Director of a group opticians by day. His favourite BrassNeck shows are Our House & Rock of Ages – hard for him to choose between as he loves the music in both of these and still enjoys listening to them. His favourite BrassNeck character is Jo March from Little Women.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Royston chose Cinderella’s Prince (not the ITW version) - because his wife is Cinderella.

TOM KYLE - MUSICAL DIRECTOR By day Tom works as Regional Manager at Leeds Beckett University. His favourite BrassNeck show is Little Women – it was a privilege to MD such a talented cast and brilliant score – and his favourite BrassNeck character is Mark from Rent.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Tom, of course, chose Tom Thumb – saying ‘with my name and stature how could it be anyone else!! ‘

DONNA WOODMAN - CHOREOGRAPHER Donna is a very busy mum of twins and also runs her own business. Her favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and her favourite BrassNeck character is Linda from The Wedding Singer.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Donna said she would like to be Peter Pan because, as well as being able to fly, he never grew up.

PIP BARTON - LUCINDA (UGLY SISTER) Pip is a registered general nurse currently specialising in aesthetics, cosmetic surgery and dermatology.

Her favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and her favourite BrassNeck characters are Wednesday Addams and Uncle Fester from The Addams Family.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Pip chose Cinderella, as she works far too much and would love to be swept off her feet by a Prince and become a lady of leisure.

CAROLINE BAYFIELD - CINDERELLA Caroline recently completed a Foundation Degree in Primary Education & hopes to return to her studies to complete her BA Hons degree in the near future. In the meantime she is enjoying time at home with her two little girls, Madelaine & Claudia. Her favourite BrassNeck show is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and her favourite BrassNeck character is Ulla from The Producers.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, having been deprived of any quality sleep over the past five years by her children, Caroline chose Sleeping Beauty.

MALACHY BRAY- NARRATOR Malachy attends St Joseph’s Primary School in Pudsey. His favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and his favourite BrassNeck character is the Witch from Into the Woods.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Malachy chose The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland – because he doesn’t think about things ….he just does them!!

NICKY BURROWS - RAPUNZEL By day Nicky is a farmer and it is not unusual for her to dash out of a rehearsal in order to deliver a lamb! Her favourite BrassNeck show is The Wedding Singer and her favourite BrassNeck character is the Piano Mover from Little Women.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Nicky chose Rafiki because ‘you’re a baboon and I’m not’ ‘Asante sana squash banana!’

CHRISTINE CASTLE - GRANDMA Christine, although retired from her ‘day’ job, keeps very busy by doing voluntary work in amateur theatre.

Her favourite BrassNeck show is The Wedding Singer and her favourite BrassNeck character is Jo March from Little Women as played by Lisa Simpson.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Christine chose Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, a character loved by all, although unfortunately she is unable to change pumpkins into carriages in real life!

MARIE COLLINS - JACK’S MOTHER & CINDERELLA’S MOTHER By day Marie is a Singing Teacher and her favourite BrassNeck show is Calendar Girls. Her favourite BrassNeck character - as Marie loved being a diva - is The Lady of The Lake from Spamalot.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Marie chose Peter Pan because she would love to be able to fly and really doesn’t want to ever grow up!

EMMA FEARNLEY - LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Emma’s day job is in customer service for the fresh produce supplier Delifresh. Her favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and her favourite BrassNeck character is Sir Robin from Spamalot.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Emma chose Aurora from Sleeping Beauty – as just like her, Emma seriously loves to sleep in!

ANTHONY GILMARTIN - THE STEWARD Anthony is the Senior Buyer for a construction company by day. His favourite BrassNeck show is The Full Monty and his favourite BrassNeck character is Judd from Bouncers.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Anthony chose Pinocchio because he is wooden like his acting!!!!

BROGAN HOLLINDRAKE - FLORINDA (UGLY SISTER) By day Brogan is a singer touring the UK and circuit in her Little Mix / Spice Girls tribute bands.

Her favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and her favourite BrassNeck characters are Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family and Sherrie from Rock of Ages.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Brogan chose Queen Elsa in order to be a strong independent woman and have a voice like Idina Menzel.

LAURA JUDGE - THE WITCH By day Laura is an actor and Director of Double Take Theatre Company. Her favourite BrassNeck shows are Little Women and Calendar Girls and her favourite BrassNeck characters are Malcom from The Full Monty – played by Roger Rowley and Jesse from Calendar Girls – played by Ann Garnett.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Laura chose the Snow Queen from Frozen because ‘the cold never bothered me anyway’!!

KATIE KELLY - HARP, SNOW WHITE AND DANCE CAPTAIN. Katie’s day job is a primary school teacher and her favourite BrassNeck show is The Wedding Singer.

Her favourite BrassNeck characters are the Air Hostesses from The Wedding Singer who loved to offer hot towels, champagne and orange juice.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Katie chose Sven because she is sure reindeers are better than people.

RICHARD LLOYD - THE BAKER Richard is by day a Drama Teacher and owner of a Theatre School, besides fitting into this busy schedule some professional acting and directing. His favourite BrassNeck shows are The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Wedding Singer and his favourite BrassNeck characters are William Barfee from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Richard chose Shrek as it was the nearest he could get to his Super Hero the Hulk.

CAST AND CREW THE NARRATOR CINDERELLA JACK JACK’S MOTHER / CINDERELLA’S MOTHER THE BAKER THE BAKER’S WIFE CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER FLORINDA (UGLY SISTER) LUCINDA (UGLY SISTER) LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD THE WITCH MYSTERIOUS MAN GRANNY / GIANT RAPUNZEL RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE CINDERELLA’S PRINCE / THE WOLF THE STEWARD HARP/ SNOW WHITE / DANCE CAPTAIN

Malachy Bray Caroline Bayfield Richard Mace Marie Collins Richard Lloyd Lisa Simpson Anna Riley Brogan Hollindrake Pip Barton Emma Fearnley Laura Judge Andrew Walton Christine Castle Nicky Burrows Nigel Passey Ben Tomlinson Anthony Gilmartin Katie Kelly

DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR CHOREOGRAPHER DANCE CAPTAIN STAGE MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER LIGHTING SUPERVISOR VIDEO SOUND DESIGN SET DESIGN SET BUILD WARDROBE PROPS

MAKE UP WIG DESIGN FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER BOX OFFICE MANAGER BAR MANAGER REHEARSAL PIANISTS PROMPT PROGRAMME PHOTOGRAPHY

Royston Bayfield Tom Kyle Donna Woodman Katie Kelly Tom Grace Rachel Sowerby Paul Dennison Zig Zag Lighting Futurist Creative Neil Myers - NMFX Oliver Trenouth Tom Hughes Peter Cohen & Team Beth Slater & Nicky Burrows Anne Reynolds, Sarah Wilkinson, Janet Wilson, Trevor Sugden, Duncan Rhodes, Carly Brown, Kelly Pollard and Peter Knowles Carol Bradley & Team Barbara Matthews Pamela Slater Barbara Matthews James Clarke Danny Gamble George Strickland Mark Wilkinson Morwenna Veal Stuart Hutchinson (Marmaduke Graphic Design) Ann Garnett John Waite

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

BOOK BY JAM

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BRO ORCHESTRATIONS BY

15TH - 19TH MAY 2018 |

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1

Y STEPHEN SONDHEIM

MES LAPINE

OADWAY BY JAMES LAPINE JONATHAN TUNICK

ACT 2

Act One Opening - Company Act Two Opening - Company Cinderella At The Grave - Cinderella and Cinderella’s Agony (Reprise) - Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince Mother Witch’s Lament - Witch Hello Little Girl - Wolf and Red Riding Hood Any Moment - Cinderella’s Prince and Baker’s Wife I Guess This Is Goodbye - Jack Moments In The Woods - Baker’s Wife Maybe They’re Magic - Baker’s Wife Your Fault - Jack, Baker, Red Riding Hood, Witch and Our Little World - Witch and Rapunzel Cinderella Baker’s Reprise - Baker Last Midnight - Witch I Know Things Now - Red Riding Hood No More - Baker and Mysterious Man A Very Nice Prince - Cinderella and Baker’s Wife No One Is Alone - Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Baker First Midnight - Company and Jack Giants In The Sky - Jack Finale - Company Agony - Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince A Very Nice Prince (Reprise) - Cinderella and Baker’s Wife It Takes Two - Baker’s Wife and Baker Second Midnight - Company Stay With Me - Witch On The Steps Of The Palace - Cinderella Finale Act One - Company

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RICHARD MACE - JACK Richard works in IT/Software Development as a Business Analyst. His favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and his favourite BrassNeck character is Prince Herbert from Spamalot.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Richard of course chose Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk – Jack got to keep all the wealth he stole from the giant, lived in peace and had a happy ending.

NIGEL PASSEY - RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE Nigel is a singer/singing teacher who has just completed his ‘Beauty, Faith & Love’ UK tour along with his brother. His favourite BrassNeck show is Rock of Ages and his favourite BrassNeck character is Stacee Jaxx from Rock of Ages.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Nigel chose Donkey from Shrek as he is stupid but could get away with anything due to his charm.

ANNA RILEY - CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER In real life Anna says she pretends to be grown up doing the best job in the world – she is a Primary School Deputy Headteacher. Her favourite BrassNeck show is Whistle Down the Wind and her favourite BrassNeck character is Uncle Fester from The Addams Family.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Anna chose Little Red Riding Hood – as this production of Into the Woods has confirmed that just like her, Anna loves cake and all baked goods.

LISA SIMPSON - THE BAKER’S WIFE Lisa is by day a full time Headteacher in a local Bradford school. Her favourite BrassNeck show is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and her favourite BrassNeck character is Jo March from Little Women.

When asked if she could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Lisa chose Sleeping Beauty so that she could be beautiful and have a really good sleep!

BEN TOMLINSON - CINDERELLA’S PRINCE / THE WOLF Ben is a carpenter by trade – a job which keeps him extremely busy. His favourite BrassNeck show is Our House and his favourite BrassNeck character is Robbie Hart from The Wedding Singer.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Ben chose Shrek as he was both miserable and funny all at the same time.

ANDREW WALTON - MYSTERIOUS MAN Andrew works by day at the Centre of Government for the Cabinet Office providing expert HR services to Civil Service Departments. His favourite BrassNeck show is Whistle Down the Wind and his favourite BrassNeck character is Roger De Bris from The Producers.

When asked if he could be any character from a Fairy Tale, Andrew chose Peter Pan – for the obvious reason he would be forever young.

JOHN ELSTUB 1951 - 2017 We were all saddened when our friend John passed away in December. We knew he was fighting a horrible disease but were all shocked at his sudden passing – no chance to say goodbye.

John had been with us for what seemed like forever. Starting out on stage with HGMAOS he quickly settled into a backstage role – one that he continued whenever possible throughout the years with The Grove, The Grove & Rawdon and finally BrassNeck Theatre where he came into his own. Once John had partially retired he could give more hours to the role of DSM with the theatre company - it did not matter what was asked of him, however impossible it sounded, it was done, due to no other reason than he absolutely loved it.

Many words have been spoken and written in these last few months – a BrassNeck stalwart, dedicated, talented, committed, a gentleman – the list goes on and on but there can never be enough words to truly describe John. He was a ‘one-off’ and we all truly miss him.

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ADDITIONAL INFO LIFE MEMBERS

Philip Abel Leslie Appleyard Heather Court

Margaret Keighley Peter Stebbings Morwenna Veal

TOP BRASS Graham Whitaker & Janet Wilson BRASS BAND Peter Armstrong

Heather Court Ann Garnett Elizabeth & Arthur Hoyle Tom Kyle

BRASS MONKEY Peter Bentley

Barbara Catton Peter Cohen Joyce McAlister

The Simpsons Ann and Ted Webster Sarah and Jamie Wilkinson Hazel Rand Barbara Rhodes Morwenna Veal

PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS 2010 Footloose Our House

2014 The Wedding Singer Little Women

2011 The Producers Bouncers & Shakers Rent

2015 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The Addams Family

2012 The Full Monty Calendar Girls Fiddler on the Roof

Proud to support Thanks to Armstrong Priestley Ltd for the use of their building for storage and construction of the set.

2013 Whistle Down the Wind Avenue Q

2016 The 39 Steps Spamalot 2017 Rock Of Ages