PRODUCTION DETAILS

The Merry Widow

Tuesday 28th February 2006 to Saturday 4th March 2006
Castle Hall, Hertford

Author Franz Lehar
Directed by John Hebden
Musical Director: Malcolm Dorling
Photos by Steve Beeston

The Merry Widow, which is extraordinarily popular with audiences all over the world, has just celebrated its centenary. One of the greatest hits of musical theatre ever, it created a sensation almost wherever it was performed. Considered one of the most daringly naughty operettas, joyful music, dance and romance have made The Merry Widow a universal favourite.

Cast

Anna (Madame Glavari)	Sara Grimshaw
Danilo (Count Danilovitsch)	John Tripp
Baron Zeta	Tim Johnson
Valencienne	Melanie Herbert
Camille (Count de Rosillon)	Russell Painter
Njegus	Ian Prosser
St.Brioche	Martin Broyd
Cascada	Stephen Cooper
Kromov	David Ronco
Olga	Mary Pick
Bogdanovitsch	Mark Kirby
Sylvia	Andrea Graves
Praskovia	Margaret Davis
Lolo	Ruth Spellman
Dodo	Caroline Dibble
Jou-Jou	Bev Howard
Frou-Frou	Mary Pick
Clo-Clo	Rachel Mayes
Margot	Andrea Graves

Crew

Production Co-ordinator	Nik Mayes
Stage Manager	Nik Mayes
Lighting Design	Phil Hamilton
Lighting Operator	Ken Allford
Sound Design	Alex Dugdale
Wardrobe	Deirdre Neagus
Properties	Hazel Fisher Mark Chatfield Sue Mulligan
Call Desk	Sue Hantke
Make-up	Diana Perkins
Front Of House Manager	Ron Neagus