The Hundred and One Dalmatians - Leaflet, 2006
Title
The Hundred and One Dalmatians - Leaflet, 2006
Date
25 July 2006
Description
Double-sided leaflet for Royal Company community production of the stage adaptation of The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith, starring Toyah Willcox as Cruella de Vil.
What's the story?
Telling of a kidnapping of a family of dalmatian dogs by the evil Cruella de Vil, The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith was first published in 1956 and became an instant classic.
On the 50th anniversary of its publication, the Royal Company, the Theatre Royal’s community theatre initiative, produced the stage adaptation by Glyn Robbins.
The production was directed by David Longford, the Theatre Royal’s Learning Manager and designed by Lindsey Bradford.
As well as a large-scale community cast of adults and children, playing a variety of dogs and their human ‘owners’, the production starred well-known actor and singer Toyah Willcox as Cruella de Vil. Toyah not only brought some box office kudos to the show, but also created an additional learning component, by enabling the community cast members to work alongside an experienced professional actor.
The company rehearsed for several months, with Toyah joining the show two weeks prior to the first night for a more intensive rehearsal period. It was interesting to see how the company, when now working with a very experienced professional actor, immediately stepped up their own performances, to create a very exciting production.
The Hundred and One Dalmatians was well-received, with professional and community lines being blurred to create excellent performances throughout.
“For me I'll always remember walking out on stage for the first time as Jasper Baddun and being met by a cacophony of noise. As the audience booed and hissed as I stole the puppies. Kids dresses as dalmatians in the audience and adults reverting back to children as they hissed along. Awesome.”
Jason Wrightam, Cast Member
“Toyah definitely had an impact on the company members who all upped their acts by several notches. This was probably the highlight of the company's efforts …Them woz good times!!!!”
Mavis Moore, Royal Company Member
“It was an incredible experience to perform on the Theatre Royal stage in front of a sold out auditorium, particularly as my first ever acting experience was in 2003. It was a fantastic cast and many of us are still in contact. I have so many memories but I smile when I think of Dale going into the wrong box for his scene and Barbara almost missing her entrance in the final scene of the last performance. Oh, how can I forget Barbara messing her lines up in our first scene together and saying something like ‘salat bavarin ‘. Great times!”
Maggie Burrows, Cast Member
“A truly memorable experience. My first time ever on stage and at the Theatre Royal! The whole cast made this a wonderful time. I also managed to make a 1,000 people laugh by wiggling my bottom! Of course I will always remember our Directors reaction when, on the first night, I managed to appear in the wrong box!”
Dale Buckland, Cast Member
On the 50th anniversary of its publication, the Royal Company, the Theatre Royal’s community theatre initiative, produced the stage adaptation by Glyn Robbins.
The production was directed by David Longford, the Theatre Royal’s Learning Manager and designed by Lindsey Bradford.
As well as a large-scale community cast of adults and children, playing a variety of dogs and their human ‘owners’, the production starred well-known actor and singer Toyah Willcox as Cruella de Vil. Toyah not only brought some box office kudos to the show, but also created an additional learning component, by enabling the community cast members to work alongside an experienced professional actor.
The company rehearsed for several months, with Toyah joining the show two weeks prior to the first night for a more intensive rehearsal period. It was interesting to see how the company, when now working with a very experienced professional actor, immediately stepped up their own performances, to create a very exciting production.
The Hundred and One Dalmatians was well-received, with professional and community lines being blurred to create excellent performances throughout.
“For me I'll always remember walking out on stage for the first time as Jasper Baddun and being met by a cacophony of noise. As the audience booed and hissed as I stole the puppies. Kids dresses as dalmatians in the audience and adults reverting back to children as they hissed along. Awesome.”
Jason Wrightam, Cast Member
“Toyah definitely had an impact on the company members who all upped their acts by several notches. This was probably the highlight of the company's efforts …Them woz good times!!!!”
Mavis Moore, Royal Company Member
“It was an incredible experience to perform on the Theatre Royal stage in front of a sold out auditorium, particularly as my first ever acting experience was in 2003. It was a fantastic cast and many of us are still in contact. I have so many memories but I smile when I think of Dale going into the wrong box for his scene and Barbara almost missing her entrance in the final scene of the last performance. Oh, how can I forget Barbara messing her lines up in our first scene together and saying something like ‘salat bavarin ‘. Great times!”
Maggie Burrows, Cast Member
“A truly memorable experience. My first time ever on stage and at the Theatre Royal! The whole cast made this a wonderful time. I also managed to make a 1,000 people laugh by wiggling my bottom! Of course I will always remember our Directors reaction when, on the first night, I managed to appear in the wrong box!”
Dale Buckland, Cast Member
Type
Leaflet
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford
