Is there life after 50 Pantos? Oh yes there is. I was wondering when rehearsals came around would enough people turn up, would the enthusiasm for Panto still be there? Imagine my surprise and delight when 30 people turned up! We have the biggest numbers ever in our choruses and judging by the enthusiasm, dedication and record attendances at rehearsals we should have a cracking show. There is an unusual beginning to the show which leads us into our subtitle The Dame, the Cat, the Witch and the Wardrobe. What goes on behind a costume designer s wardrobe? Surprise after surprise. Will I tell you? Oh no I won t. Martin Hurley returns as Musical Director this year and has put in trojan work with all our musical items, which are enhanced by the imaginative choreography of Jackie O Mahony. Nice to see that they take their love of the stage seriously, they got engaged on Christmas Day. Not to be outdone,edel Conway, chorus member, principal lady, and now Child Officer,got engaged to Kevin Moriarty who makes his panto debut this year. Congrats also to Caroline Hennessey, who got married in October and Kieran Flynn who got married in January. Romance is in the air, both on and off stage. One of the characters in the story is the Wardrobe Mistress. For over thirty years Anne has made an unbelievable array of sumptuous costumes for our stage. She has again turned up trumps, even though she officially retired after the 50th!! I had hoped she would have played the part on stage but pressure of costume work prevented her attending rehearsals but I m sure Edel Conway will well handle the frustrations and joys of the Wardrobe Mistress.
We had some sad deaths in our Panto Group this year. When we last did Puss in Boots in 1977, the late Patsy Cronin played the part of Pog, with his renowned stage comic partner, Gearoid O Sullivan as Nog. Patsy and Gearoid had a huge reputation as very fine comics. It s hard to believe that it s 30 years since they last appeared together in Panto. The sudden death of Sarah Mangan cast a huge air of gloom among the Panto Group. She had excelled as a chorus member and later played some memorable parts like The Dormouse in Alice, Wendy in Peter Pan and later was excellent in her comic roles. We miss you Sarah. We also had the sad deaths of Áine Ní Ghabhann, Kathleen Chub O Connor, Alyson Sheppard and the recent tragic death of Susan Von der Geest. Our sympathies to all the families. Their spirits will remain with us on stage. It would not be possible to stage a successful pantomime without the incredible amount of voluntary cooperation from a huge section of the Community. To all, from the panto committee, to the performers, back stage, front of house, make up, costume makers, children and minders, lighting, musicians, the CYMS, and many many more,including you the audience, I can only say a heartful thanks. May the Panto spirit survive in Killorglin for at least another 50 years. Dame Declan A History of 50 years of Panto Special Offer 10 Available at the door at all shows. Also available at the Crystal Cave and Bookshop, Killorglin 066 9796006. All Profits go to Killorglin Panto and Sean Scoil.
Story Teller - Sinead Geary (13) Dame - Declan Mangan (51) Bunny - Irene Kavanagh (9) Daphne - Anita Mangan (35) Seamus - Sean Joy (16) Judge Ragworth - Finbarr Coffey (26) Cat - Hazel Devane (21) Pog - Colm Clifford (6) Nog - Aidan Clifford (4) Wardrobe Mistress - Edel Conway (14) Cruella the Witch - Jackie O Mahony (9) Verbena - Kayleen Nolan (1) Lilly - Leah Moriarty (1) Princess - Caroline Hennessy (5) Butler - Morgan O Sullivan (16) Marquis of Carrabas John McGeever (6) Marchioness - Lisa Corkery (10) Indian Chief - Kevin Moriarty (1) Interpreter - Kieran Flynn (3)
Prelude: The storyteller begins the story Scene 1:...The Wardrobe Scene 2:...Tabs Scene 3:...Reception Room in Castle Scene 4:...Tabs Scene 5:... Mayhem in the Castle Grounds Interval Scene 6:...Indian Camp Scene 7:...Tabs Scene 8:...Witch's home in Katmandu Scene 9:...Tabs Scene 10:...Reception Room in Castle Parody Finale
Ladies' Chorus Zara Ashe (9), Donna Baker (1), Tricia Begley (6), Krystal Cronin (2), Angie Donoghue (1), Orna Eccles (8), Geraldine Foyle (11), Sinead Geary (13), Elaine Granfield (3), Lees Van Hattem (2), Ciara Halliday (3), Christine Healy (5), Val Lerigo-Jones (8), Ita Lane (5), Roisin McMullin (1), Edel Murphy (13), Carmel O Connor (9). Jacque O Connor (1), Selina O Grady (2), Elaine O Sullivan (3), Geraldine O Sullivan (29), Sarah O Sullivan (1), Sinead Pigott (11), Ava Stephens (7), Molly Young (1) Dancers Zara Ashe (9), Tricia Begley (5), Krystal Cronin (2), Ciara Halliday (3), Roisin McMullin (1),, Carmel O Connor (9), Jacque O Connor (1), Ava Stephens (7), Geraldine O Sullivan (29), Sarah O Sullivan (1) & Molly Young (1) Men's Chorus James Cashman (21), Cees Van Hattem (2), John McGeever (6), Declan Murphy (2), Adrian O Connor (27), Morgan O Sullivan (16) & Stephen Scales (22) Kutest Kiddies THE GIRLS: Rebecca Coffey (6), Ava Diggin (2), Cora Diggin (6), Alanna Dolan (), Emily Doyle (2), Kayleigh Doyle (2), Amber Ferris (1), Saoirse Fitzgerald (2), Gabrielle Flaherty (1), Isobel Foley (2), Danielle Foran (1), Leanne Francis (1), Caitlin Horgan (1), Ciara Horgan (2), Emma Houlihan (1), Dolina Jevstafjeva (5), Hannah Joy (2), Talitha Kelliher (1), Sarah Lynch (2), Melissa McBeth Sheahan (1), Hannah McGeever (5), Kayleigh McGlashan (3), Kate Moroney (4), Paula Naughton (1), Andrea Nolan (1), Lucy O'Donnell (2), Grace O'Grady (5), Tyler O Sullivan (1). Isabel Stephens (3) & Anna Tyther (4) THE BOYS: Cian Lynch (6), Eoin Lynch(2), Cody McCormack (4), Dennis McGeever (1) & Timothy McGrath (6) Panto Friends We remember special friends who have gone before us particularly those who have passed away since the curtain came down on our 50th panto namely Kathleen Chub O Connor, Áine Ní Ghabhann, Alyson Sheppard, Sarah Mangan, Patsy Cronin Suzanne Von der Geest & Elsie Stern. We also remember all former members who have left us for the bigger stage in heaven.
Orchestra Billy Coffey (18), Darragh Coffey (7), Martin Hurley (5), Shane Murphy (1). Production Team Producer/Director:...Declan Mangan (51) Musical Director:...Martin Hurley (5) Costume Design & Creativity:...Anne Mangan (45) Artistic Director:...Mike Ahern (2) Choreographer:...Jackie O Mahony (9) Stage Crew Stage Manager:...Paul Walker (38) Hand Props:...Theresa McMahon (38) Animation:...Declan Murphy (2) Crew Sean Coffey (23), Pat Cahill (6), Fiona Doyle (1), Stefan Henken (11), John McGrath (14), James Kissane (1), Evan McMahon (16), Maria Pardy (1), Andrew Pigott (28), David Pigott (20), Alanna Pigott (12), Cadhla Pigott (9), Sarah Pigott (20), Tina Walker (12) & Kevin Walker (15). Front of House Manager:...Eileen O Riordan (41) Assisted by: Gemma Ashe (26), Caoimhe Corkery (3), Chloe Corkery (2), Michael Corkery (1), Declan Evans (3), Mona Joy (23), Susan Joy (19), Aoife Looney (9), Marion Madden (40), Eoghan O Grady (33), Tommy O Riordan (27), Jack Reen (29) & Geraldine Teahan (20)
Behind the Scenes CHILDREN S TUITION Edel Conway (14) CUE MASTER Myles O Brien (39) SEWING TEAM Lisa Corkery (10), Anne Mangan (45), Theresa McMahon (38), Angie O Donoghue (1) & Marguerite O Sullivan (6) SCENERY TEAM Michael Ahern (2), Kate Landers (5), Timothy McGrath (6), Theresa McMahon (38), Michael O Cleary (2). LIGHTING Eamonn Looney (45) Assisted by Alicia Looney (9) DESIGN & PRINTING Splash Designs / www.printing.ie MAKE-UP TEAM Laura Ahern (16), Alice Collins (3), Marie Curran (12), Grainne Eccles (3), Kate Edwards (3), Aoife Foyle (8), Laura Healy (12), Fiona Kennedy (7), Brid Moriarty (27), Maura Moriarty (8), Lynda Murphy (7), Gina O Grady (8), Kiera O Sullivan (1), Caoimhe Purcell (10), Marie Simon (4), & Blathnaid Whelan (2) SOUND & EQUIPMENT Murt Whelan BOOKING OFFICE Lisa Corkery (10), Marion Madden (40), Eileen O Riordan (41), Tommy O Riordan (27) CHILDREN S MAKE-UP Eimear Dolan (8), Olga Jevstafjeva (3), Dolores Foley (11), Aileen Lynch (8), & Shauna Moroney (3) REFRESHMENTS Kathleen McCann (14) & Marion McCann (14). Committee Chairperson:...Declan Mangan Vice-Chairperson:...Geraldine O Sullivan Secretary:...Edel Murphy Treasurer:...Marion Madden P.R.O.:...Catherine O Riordan McGrath Children's Safety Officer:...Edel Conway COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lisa Corkery, Sean Joy, Fiona Kennedy, Eileen O Riordan, Tommy O Riordan, & Paul Walker
Years of Service Awards Each year the group acknowledges those who have given invaluable years of service to Pantomime. This year the following will be receiving their presentations at the annual social night in Nicks on March 1st. 12 Years Service Marie Curran, Laura Healy, Alanna Pigott & Tina Walker 20 Years Service David Pigott, Geraldine Teahan & Sarah Pigott
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