200th Production
A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jan Gregory
Tuesday 8th - Saturday 12th May 2012
‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’
Lovers at odds. Amateur players engaged in secret rehearsals. Mischievous fairies. All in the wood one magical midsummer night!
Join us to celebrate our 200th production with a night of love and laughter.
Cast
Theseus
Hippolyta
Egeus
Philostrate
Lysander
Demetrius
Hermia
Helena
Oberon
Titania
Puck
Fairies
Bottom
Peter Quince
Flute
Starveling
Snout
Snug
Alex Vergette
Chloe Hodsman
Les Tong
Bianca Ireland
Andy Pontin
Stewart Robertson
Rachel Ireland
Rachael Elliott
Phil Lenthall-Green
Nikki Thompson
Melanie Mason
Chloe Hodsman
Bianca Ireland
Graham Wells
Mick Metcalfe
Jake West
Chris Metcalfe*
Les Tong
Tom Baker
* Due to unforeseen circumstances, the part of Starveling was played by Jan Gregory during play week
Production Team
Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Lighting Operation
Lighting Design
Sound Operation
Sound Recording
Props / Costume
Set Design
Set Construction
Publicity
Publicity Photographs
Front of House Manager
Poster Design
Programme Design
Mailing List
Jan Gregory
Penny Robinson
Lynn Burkinshaw
Ann Brown
Andy Pontin
Robin Poole
Jake West
Jan Gregory
The Cast
Graham Wells
Jan Gregory
Les Tong
Graham Wells
Bianca Ireland
Rachel Ireland
Chloe Hodsman
Rachael Elliott
Jake West
Graham Wells
Caroline Norden
Jan Gregory
Jake West
Margaret and Les Tong
Trailer
Programme Notes
It gives me great pleasure to
welcome you to The Hospital Players’ 200th
production. The Hospital Players,
Scunthorpe’s oldest drama group, was established in 1943 by the firewatchers
based at the hospital. Needing to keep themselves occupied during their duties they
began reading plays and eventually started performing. We are very proud and delighted
that our group continues to flourish, giving enjoyment both to our members and
to you, our audience, whom we thank for your continued support.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream was chosen as something ‘different’ to celebrate our 200th performance. I hope you enjoy this timeless classic as much as we have enjoyed taking part. Sit back, relax and enjoy our dream.