A Show of Emotion

A Show of Emotion

Fromthe same people who brought you "A Right Royal Revue" comes another variety show packed with familiar and not-so-familiar songs - "A Show of Emotion".

This was performed at St George's Hospital on 21st - 23rd November 2003.

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Below are some pictures and profiles of the Production Team!

The Production Team!
Producer - Sue Lees
Assistant Producer and Choreographer - Christine Presland
Musical Director - Nick Ford
Performance Musical Director - Luke Wastell
Accompanist - Mimma Cardullo

Producer - Sue Lees

Sue is a founder member and Treasurer of Eastbury Players. During office hours she works as a chartered accountant in the local NHS. She has been performing for over ten years, initially with Barking Operatic Society and Cameo Players, and more recently with Havering Music Makers, the BHB Strolling Players, and now the Eastbury Players. During that time she has been fortunate enough to play the following musical roles: Peep-Bo in The Mikado, Adelaide Adams in Calamity Jane, Dolly in Hello Dolly (twice!), Lady Thiang in The King and I, Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Jane in Patience, the title role in Iolanthe, Sarah in Guys and Dolls, Laurey in Oklahoma!, The Duchess in Me and My Girl, and Josephine in Eastbury's HMS Pinafore. Sue was very fortunate recently to be asked to take the role of Miss Sherman in a production of Fame performed by the youth group of Ilford Operatic Society. For Eastbury, SUe also 'broke a duck' last year and co-produced her first concert - A Right Royal Revue. Sue is also an experienced seamstress and embroiderer, and is often found throwing together costumes for the society.

Assistant Producer & Choreographer - Christine Presland

Chris has choreographed all of Eastbury Players shows to date and is an experienced performer and choreographer. Her peforming experience started at The Academy Drama School, where she gained Lamda acting medals. Whilst at college, she joined Havering Music Makers and her parts in shows at the Queen's Theatre include Minnie Fay in ‘Hello Dolly’, Sally Smith in ‘Me and My Girl’ and, most recently, principal dancer in 'Mack and Mabel'.
When she’s not whipping us into shape, Chris is busy rehearsing for HMM’s production of ‘Salad Days’, in which she has the lead role of Jane. In 2001, Chris joined Eastbury Players and her most recent part was in last year’s production of ‘HMS Pinafore’ in which she played Cousin Hebe. Chris has recently sung in a concert with Sweet Cookies, a female harmony gorup.
Chris' primary talent is dancing and she has choreographed for HMM in ‘The Time Show’ and ‘Stars’ at the Queen's and also ‘A Variety Show’ and ‘A Show of Two Halves’ at Campion School. She attends the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where, in the hope of leaving the Insurance world behind her, she is training to be a dance teacher, specialising in tap. To prepare her for this, Chris is now tunning adult tap classes locally. As always, Chris would like to thank the cast and her boyfriend, Nick for their continued hard work and support!

Musical Director - Nick Ford

Despite being 21, Nick already has quite a lot of experience in musical theatre, having sung solo on the Queen's Theatre stage at 11 - something he is reminded about all too often! He has been Musical Director of 3 concerts for Havering Music Makers and Assistant MD of concerts for HMM and Eastbury Players and was last here as Performance MD of Godspell. His arrangements of various songs have been performed by both groups as well.
Nick is primarily a tuba player, performing in various brass bands, quintets, wind bands, orchestras and as a soloist, but he also plays piano, trombone and sings. On stage, Nick has played Ralph Rackstraw in 'HMS Pinafore', Gerald in 'Me and My Girl', Mingo in 'Crazy For You', sung “All Good Gifts” in ‘Godspell’ and was in 'Hello Dolly'. He has also performed in various concerts for HMM, Eastbury Players, Variety Showcase, Strolling Players and as a guest of the Sweet Cookies. He has also just landed the part of Timothy in ‘Salad Days’.
Nick maintains various websites, including EP’s and is currently studying for a Masters at Cass Business School, City University.

Performance Musical Director - Luke Wastell

Luke is a regular player in the theatres and has a very broad musical knowledge of both the shows and pantomimes. Luke was the percussionist for the southern British premiere of 'The Slipper and the Rose', the musical version of Cinderella, where he played both drum kit and percussion.
As well as playing at theatres, Luke also plays for Jazz Bands, Big Bands, Wind Bands, Orchestras and Rock/Pop Bands. In 2002 Luke was a regular player with NYJO II (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) where he was coached by the likes of Paul Eshelby and Bill Ashton.
Currently studying with Allan Cox, Luke has worked and performed with many reputable artists, such as Percussionist, Malcolm Ball, Violinist, Keith Gurry of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and David Notley, ex sub-principal of The Black Dyke Band.
In February/March of 2002, Luke enjoyed composing a fanfare for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, which was played at the Royal Albert Hall on 8th March 2002. (Luke conducted the Orchestra).
Luke plays for "The Scene", a new Rock/Indie band in London and "Apache", a 50s/60s show band.
See more about Luke at http://www.lukewastell.com

Accompanist - Mimma Cardullo

Mimma graduated in 1995 from the Conservatoire in Messina, Italy. She continued her studies in Florence and Catania, specialising in composition, Gregorian song and the organ. She came to England in 1999 where she studied jazz at Goldsmith's College, University London. Summer 2000 she worked as a cocktail pianist on a cruiseship in the Mediterranean, she also entertained for many private functions including the AGM of the Duke Ellington Society UK.
Since July 2001 she has been accompanying several Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Societies and ballet classes. She performs as a solo pianist in several London venues and is currently working on a production of Salad Days.

See details of our previous shows -	Ruddigore (May 2004)
	Godspell (June 2003)
	A Right Royal Revue (November 2002)
	HMS Pinafore (June 2002)
	'Musical Pick and Mix' (January 2002)

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