75th Production
Pinocchio
By Brian Way
Adapted from the original story by Carlo Collodi
8th - 12th December 1970

A few years ago The Hospital Players staged ‘Toad of Toad Hall.’ It proved to be one of the most enjoyable, and enjoyed, productions in the Society’s history.
This year Pauline Clayton, the producer of ‘Toad,’ is directing another classic children’s play – Pinocchio.
The story begins with Pinocchio’s creation by the old puppet maker, Gepetto; but once over the first unconsciously funny attempts to, literally, find his feet, he is off on a trail of mischief and adventure.
Mr. Fire Eater and his puppet show, a fat policeman, the plausible villains Fox and Cat, a matter-of-fact Good Fairy, a sinister coachman, a helpful clown, a sea monster, the Circus Master and his troupe: colourful characters and situations race by as Pinocchio pursues his merry pranks.
The adventures of Carlo Collodi’s famous puppet have been retold in many ways. This lively version by Brian Way is full of movement and colour, and will both absorb and involve even the youngest of children.
Cast
Gepetto, a puppet maker
Pinocchio
Fairy
Ray Prigmore
John Veall
Susan Hunt
The Puppet Show
Fire Eater
Harlequin
Columbine
Pantaloon
Manipulators
Clown
Antonio, a woodman
Policeman
Candlewick
Fox
Cat
Coachman
David Elford
Carol Peasgood
Beryl Rooney
Sara Ashworth
Evelyn Raby
Margaret Hague
Geoff Stebbing
David Wilson
Brian Lewis
Hedley Brown
Keith Hardy
David Roberts
Christine Spindley
Brian Lewis
Circus People
Circus Master
Snake Charmer
Strongman
Clown
Acrobat
Detectives
Bloodhounds
Judge
Michael Bradley
Ivan Clayton
Hedley Brown
David Wilson
David Roberts
Brian Lewis
Geoff Stebbing
David Veall
Robin Prigmore
Ivan Clayton
Production Team
Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Managers
Sound
Lighting Operator
Costumes
Properties
Set Designed and Painted by
Set Construction
House Managers
Box Office
Theatre Manager
Assistant Theatre Manager
Pauline Clayton
David Brown
Lesley Bardsley
Allen Gittens
David Elford
David Roberts
Joan Brown
Pauline Clayton
Ladies of the Society
Carol Drew
Susan Dawson
Ivan Clayton
Ivan Clayton
Members of the Society
Fay Hopper
Janice Sparks
Phyllis Dadd
Glyn Roberts
Mavis Ellin

