Welcome to the Lowestoft Players
Our shows: a complete listing
The Lowestoft Players have been in show business for over 40 years. Musicals, revues, pantomimes and plays all produced to the highest standards have kept audiences coming back for more. We hope you have enjoyed the shows...
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2010
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (pantomime)
23rd - 31st January 2010 (9 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Beccie Simpson (Comedy) Gerald Wilson (Ass Choreo) Emily Simpson / Louise Hebborn (MD) Mike West (Vocal Coach) Stuart Lamb
2009
Boogie Nights (musical)
22nd - 26th September 2009 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dave Higgins (Ass Dir) Wendy Takman (Choreo) Wendy Takman
(Ass Choreo) Louise Clarke (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
Chess (musical)
19th - 23rd May 2009 (5 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson(Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) Shirley Hurren
(MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
Beauty and the Beast (pantomime)
24th January - 1st February 2009 (9 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (Ass Dir) Gerald Wilson
(MD) Mike West
2008
The King and I (musical)
23rd - 27th September 2008 (6 perf)
(Dir) Christine Mullord (Ass Dir) Emily Simpson (Choreo) Jordan Ayers
(MD) Matthew Hardy
Carousel (musical)
20th - 24th May 2008 (6 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Wendy Takman (MD) Matthew Hardy
2007
Jack and the Beanstalk (pantomime)
21st Dec 2007 - 6th Jan 2008 (6 perf)
(Dir) David Higgins (Choreo) Jordan Ayers/Beccie Simpson
(MD) Carl Simmonds
Thoroughly Modern Millie (musical)
11th - 15th Sept 2007 (5 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson / John Marjoram (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Kevin Bell
Fiddler on the Roof (musical)
22nd - 26th May 2007 (5 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Matthew Hardy
2006
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (pantomime)
21st Dec 2006 - 7th Jan 2007 (16 perf)
(Dir) David Higgins (Ass Dir) Louise Connolly (Choreo) Rachel Adams/Jordan Ayers (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Jekyll & Hyde (musical)
12th - 16th Sept 2006 (5 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Mike West
My Fair Lady (musical)
23rd May - 27th May 2006 (6 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson/David Higgins (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Matthew Hardy
2005
Cinderella (pantomime)
21st Dec 2005 - 7th Jan 2006 (17 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Ass Dir) Bim Ainslie (Choreo) Shirley Hurren
(MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Summer Holiday (musical)
13th - 17th Sept 2005 (6 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter/David Higgins (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Mike West
Titanic (musical)
24th - 28th May 2005 (5 perf)
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod/Julia Rymer (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Beyond Reasonable Doubt (drama)
20th - 23rd April 2005 (4 perf)
(Dir) Jane O-Brien
2004
Aladdin and his Magical Lamp (pantomime)
19th Dec 2004 - 2nd Jan 2005 (15 perf)
(Dir) Martin Wilson/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Shirley Hurren
(MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
West Side Story (musical)
13th - 18th Sept 2004 (7 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Kindly Leave the Stage (drama)
5th - 7th Aug 2004 (3 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter
Oliver! (musical)
24th - 29th May 2004 (7 perf)
(Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
2003
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime)
20th Dec 2003 - 3rd Jan 2004 (15 perf)
(Dir) David Higgins/Darryl Peek (Choreo) Beccie Simpson/Charlotte Moore
(MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Jesus Christ Superstar (musical)
15th - 20th Sept 2003 (7 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
The Scarlet Pimpernel (musical)
20th - 24th May 2003 (5 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
2002
Dick Whittington and His Cat (pantomime)
21st Dec 2002 - 4th Jan 2003 (14 perf)
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) Wendy Takman/Kelly Newsham /Louise Hebborn (MD) Juanita Amer/David Hawkins
Copacabana (musical)
17th - 21st September 2002 (5 perf)
(Dir) Mark Lake (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Kevin Bell
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (musical)
27th May - 1st June 2002 (6 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
Stepping Out (drama)
11th - 13th April 2002 (3 perf)
(Dir) David Higgins (Choreo) Rachel Adams
2001
Beauty & the Beast (pantomime)
21st Dec 2001 - 5th Jan 2002 (15 perf)
(Dir) David Higgins (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Kevin Bell
The Sound of Music (musical)
17th - 22nd Sept 2001 (7 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
Hello, Dolly! (musical)
26th May - 2nd June 2001
(Dir) Mark Lake (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
2000
Jack and the Beanstalk (pantomime)
22nd Dec 2000 - 6th January 2001
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod/Gerald Wilson (Choreo) Michelle Wilson/Wendy Takman/Shirley Hurren (MD) Jonathan Armes/Lynn Bullard
Gypsy (musical)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Scrooge (musical)
27th May - 3rd June 2000 (8 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding
1999
Cinderella 2000 (pantomime)
18th Dec 1999 - (15 perf)
(Dir) Chris Darnell (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Murray Walding
Little Shop of Horrors (musical)
6th - 11th Sept 1999
(Dir) Karen Carter/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding
Guys & Dolls (musical)
29th May - 5th June 2001 (8 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson/Murray Walding
1998
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (pantomime)
19th Dec 1998 - 2nd January 1999 (15 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Murray Walding
Oklahoma! (musical)
23rd - 30th May 1998 (8 perf)
(Dir) David Emmerson (Choreo) Alison Jessop (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson/Murray Walding
1997
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime)
20th Dec 1977 - 3rd Jan 1998 (15 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (Ass Dir) Gerald Wilson (MD) Murray Walding
Singin - in the Rain (musical)
15th - 20th Sept 1997
(Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson
Me & My Girl (musical)
24th - 31st May 1997
(Dir) Karen Carter/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob Mc-Neil-Watson/Murray Walding
1996
Aladdin (pantomime)
21st Dec 1996 - 4th Jan 1997 (15 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson (Ass Dir) Neil Coleby (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding
The Hired Man - Gorleston Music Festival (musical)
8th Nov 1996 (1 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter/Nicholas Garrod (MD) Murray Walding
The Hired Man (musical)
21st - 26th Oct 1996 (6 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding
Chess (musical)
25th May - 1st June 1996 (8 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil-Watson/Murray Walding
1995
Beauty and the Beast (pantomime)
Fri 22nd Dec 1995 - Sat 6th Jan 1996 (15 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Murray Walding
Strike Up the Band (revue)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding/Bob McNeil Watson
42nd Street (musical)
27th May - 3rd June 1995 (8 perf)
(Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson (Ass MD) Murray Walding
1994
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood (pantomime)
17th Dec 1994 - 1st Jan 1995 (15 perf)
(Dir) Gerald Wilson/Martin Wilson (Choreo) Michelle Wilson/Louise Hebborn (MD) Murray Walding
Annie (musical)
24th - 29th Oct 1994 (7 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson/Karen Carter (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
South Pacific (musical)
28th May - 4th June 1994 (9 perf)
(Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
There Goes the Bride (drama)
(Dir) Karen Carter
1993
Cinderella (pantomime)
18th Dec 1993 - 1st Jan 1994 (15 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson/Murray Walding
Regards to Broadway - Gorleston Music Festival (revue)
6th Nov 1993 (2 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
The King & I (musical)
29th May - 5th June 1993 (7 perf)
(Dir) Jean Simmonds (Ass Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1992
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (pantomime)
19th Dec 1992 - 2nd Jan 1993 (15 perf)
(Dir) Martin Wilson/Simon West (Dir/Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
West Side Story (musical)
21st - 26th Sept 1992 (6 perf)
(Dir) Karen Carter/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Anything Goes (musical)
23rd - 30th May 1992 (7 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Choreo) Shirley Hurren (MD) Bob Mc Neil-Watson
1991
Jack & the Beanstalk (pantomime)
21st Dec 1991 - 4th Jan 1992 (16 perf)
(Dir) Gerald Wilson/Martin Wilson (Choreo) Michelle Cope/Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Mame (musical)
25th May - 1st June 1991 (8 perf)
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil- Watson
1990
Dick Whittington & His Wonderful Cat (pantomime)
29th Dec 1990 - 5th Jan 1991 (11 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson/Karen Carter (Ass Dir) Simon West (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (musical)
(Dir) Martin Wilson/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Karen Carter (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Oliver! (musical)
26th May - 2nd June 1990
(Dir) Karen Carter/Deanne Dickson/Andy Harper (Choreo) Michelle Cope/Karen Carter (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1989
Aladdin & His Magical Lamp (pantomime)
30th Dec 1989 - 6th Jan 1990 (perf)
(Dir) Peter Wilson (Choreo) Louise Hebborn (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Show Boat (musical)
27th May - 3rd June 1989 (8 perf)
(Dir) Andy Harper/Peter Wilson (Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1988
Cinderella (pantomime)
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (revue)
14th - 16th Oct 1988 (3 perf)
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod/Martin Wilson (Dir/Choreo) Karen Carter (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Oklahoma! (musical)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson
1987
Babes in the Wood (pantomime)
27th Dec 1987 - 2nd Jan 1988 (10 perf)
(Dir) Paul Holman/Martin Wilson (Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Showtime Express (revue)
3rd - 5th Sept 1987 (3 perf)
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod/Stephen Wilson (Choreo) Karen Carter/Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Gaslight (drama)
19th - 22nd Aug 1987
(Dir) Linda Taylor (Ass Dir) Denier Murch
Pirates of Penzance (musical)
23rd - 30th May 1987 (8 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson/Karen Carter (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1986
Puss in Boots (pantomime)
27th Dec 1986 - 3rd Jan 1987 (10 perf)
(Dir) Andy Harper (Dir/Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
In Concert - Gorleston Music Festival (revue)
8th Nov 1986
Who Goes Bare (drama)
10th - 13th Sept 1986 (4 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper/Denier Murch
Fiddler on the Roof (musical)
24th - 31st May 1986 (7 perf)
(Dir) Andy Harper/Linda Taylor (Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1985
Jack & the Beanstalk (pantomime)
28th Dec 1985 - 4th Jan 1986
(Dir) Stephen Wilson/Nicholas Garrod (Choreo) Karen Ayers (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Summer Nights (6 week summer season - revue)
Summer Season 1985 (6 perf)
(Dir) Nicholas Garrod/Martin Wilson (Choreo) Karen Ayers/Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Hans Anderson (musical)
25th May - 1st June 1985 (8 perf)
(Dir) Andy Harper/Peter Wilson (Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1984
Dick Whittington & His Cat (pantomime)
28th Dec 1984 - 5th Jan 1985 (11 perf)
(Dir) Paul Holman (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) Linda Taylor (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Night Watch (drama)
12th - 15th Sept 1984 (4 perf)
(Dir) Dave Ludlow/Tony Killett
Hello, Dolly! (musical)
26th May - 2nd June 1984 (8 perf)
(Dir) Martin Wilson/Nicholas Garrod (Dir/Choreo) Karen Ayers (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1983
Aladdin & His Magical Lamp (pantomime)
30th Dec 1983 - 7th Jan 1984 (11 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde/Andy Harper (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
That's Entertainment -83 (revue)
23rd - 24th Sept 1983 (2 perf)
(Dir) Martin Wilson
Dry Rot (drama)
7th - 10th Sept 1983 (4 perf)
(Dir) Derek Driver
The Great Waltz (musical)
28th May - 3rd June 1983 (7 perf)
(Dir) Peter Wilson/Karen Ayers (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1982
Cinderella (pantomime)
31st Dec 1982 - 8th Jan 1983 (11 perf)
(Dir) Andy Harper/Val Byde (Choreo) Julie Adams/Julie Wilson/June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Ghost Train (drama)
8th - 11th Sept 1982 (4 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper
Brigadoon (musical)
29th May - 5th June 1982 (7 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1981
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime)
28th Dec 1981 - 2nd Jan 1982
(Dir) Stephen Wilson (Choreo) Karen Ayers (MD) Bob Mc Neil-Watson
That's-Entertainment 81 (revue)
17th Oct 1981 (1 perf)
Something's Afoot (musical)
21st - 26th Sept 1981 (6 perf)
(Dir) Martin Wilson (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
Carousel (musical)
23rd - 30th May 1981 (7 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde/Coral Newell (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1980
Babes in the Wood (pantomime)
27th Dec 1980 - (10 perf)
(Dir/MD) Paul Holman (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) June Glennie/Rosemary Jones
That's Entertainment -80 (revue)
18th Oct 1980 (1 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde/Martin Wilson
Top Gear (drama)
(Dir) Ron Morley
Beccles RAFA Revue (revue)
2nd August 1980 (1 perf)
Beccles Regatta Revue (revue)
2nd September 1980 (1 perf)
Irene (musical)
24th - 31st May 1980 (7 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde/Martin Wilson (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1979
Jack and the Beanstalk (pantomime)
29th Dec 1979 - 5th Jan 1980 (10 perf)
(Dir/MD) Paul Holman (Ass Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) June Glennie
Wanted One Body (drama)
12th - 15th Sept 1979
(Dir) Karen Ayers
Beccles Regatta Revue (revue)
1st August 1979 (1 perf)
My Fair Lady (musical)
28th May - 2nd June 1979 (6 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Bob McNeil Watson
1978
Dick Whittington & His Cat (pantomime)
30th Dec 1978 - 6th Jan 1979 (10 perf)
(Dir) Val Byde/Martin Wilson (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Paddy Burden
The Anniversary (drama)
20th - 23rd Sept 1978 (4 perf)
(Dir) Ron Morley
The Merry Widow (musical)
29th May - 3rd June 1978 (6 perf)
(Dir) Deanne Dickson (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) John Farmer
Aladdin (pantomime)
2nd - 7th Jan 1978 (8 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper/Martin Wilson (Choreo) June Glennie (MD) Paddy Burden
1977
That's Entertainment - Gorleston Music Festival (revue)
1st November 1977 (1 perf)
(Venue St. Andrew's Octagon)
Annie Get Your Gun (musical)
6th - 11th June 1977 (6 perf)
(Dir) David Turner (Choreo) Hillary Mullen (MD) John Farmer
1976
Puss in Boots (pantomime)
27th Dec 1976 – 1st Jan 1977 (9 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper/Martin Wilson (Choreo) Hillary Mullen (MD) Paddy Burden
Not Now Darling (drama)
16th – 18th Sept 1976 (3 perf)
(Dir) Rosina Jennings
Bless the Bride (musical)
31st May – 5th June 1976 (6 perf)
(Dir) David Turner (Choreo) Molly Wright (MD) John Farmer
Roots (drama)
2nd – 4th April? 1976 (3 perf)
(Dir) Rosina Jennings (Dir Ass) Alan Hales
1975
Cinderella (pantomime)
29th Dec 1975 – 3rd Jan 1976 (9 perf)
(Dirs) Paul Holman & Avril Randall (Choreos) Hillary Mullen (Feek) & Anita Riley (MD's) Terry Hepworth & Paul Holman
As Long As They’re Happy (drama)
18th – 20th Sept 1975
(Dir) Deanne Dickson (Ass Dir) Avril Randall
Show Boat (musical)
26th – 31st May 1975 (6 perf)
(Dir) David Turner (Choreo) Hillary Mullen (MD) Malcolm Harvey
1974
Mother Goose (pantomime)
30th Dec 1974 – 4th Jan 1975 (7 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Hillary Mullen (MD) Terry Hepworth
Blythe Spirit (drama)
26th – 28th Sept 1974 (3 perf)
(Dir)Deanne Turner
White Horse Inn (musical)
27th May – 1st June 1974 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Hillary Feek (MD) Terry Hepworth
1973
Robinson Crusoe (pantomime)
29th Dec 1973 – 5th Jan 1974 (8 perf)
(Dir) Pam Hopper
Carousel (musical)
28th May – 2nd June 1973 (6 perf)
(Dir) David Vickers (Choreo) Richard Chandler (MD) Paul Holman
Sailor Beware (drama)
26th – 28th April 1973 (3 perf)
(Dirs) Maureen Miller & Pam Hopper (this was also entered into the 'Felixstowe Drama Festival' at the Spa Pavilion)
1972
Jack and the Beanstalk (pantomime)
30th Dec 1972 – 6th Jan 1973 (7 perf)
(Dir) Maureen Miller (Choreo) Mollie Wright (MD) Paul Holman
Oklahoma! (musical)
29th May – 3rd June 1972 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Wendy Waters/Maureen Hart (MD) Paul Holman
Bonaventure (drama)
6th – 8th April 1972 (3 perf)
(Dir) Reg Blowers (Venue Lowestoft College Theatre)
1971
Sleeping Beauty (pantomime)
28th Dec 1971 – 1st Jan 1972 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Molly Wright (MD) Paul Holman
The Gentle Arm (drama)
15th - 17th July 1971 (3 perf)
(Dir) Maureen Miller (Venue Lowestoft College Theatre)
Rose Marie (musical)
31st May – 5th June 1971 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Mollie Wright/Jennifer Tucker/Nicholas Bramble/Jocelyn Creffield (MD) Paul Holman/Terry Hepworth
1970
Babes in the Wood (pantomime)
28th December 1970 – 2nd January 1971 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Choreo) Molly Ladbrooke (MD) Paul Holman
The Boyfriend (musical)
4th – 9th May 1970 (6 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (MD) Paul Holman
1969
Aladdin & His Lamp (pantomime)
House by the Lake (drama)
9th – 11th October 1969 (3 perf)
(Dir) Dorothy Fathers (Venue – Lowestoft College Theatre)
Whitson Revue (revue)
26th - 31st May, 1969 (6 perf)
(Dir) Jann Richards (Choreo) Gwen Ling (MD) Paul Holman
Cinderella (pantomime)
6th - 11th January 1969
(MD Paul Holman)
1968
Ring Around The Moon (drama)
20th - 22nd March 1968 (3 perf)
(Dir) Len Butler (Venue - Elderly People's Club Clapham Road)
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