Christmas in King Street

This specific production does not yet have a description, but the play itself does:

This entertainment was devised by members of the Bristol Old Vic Company and presented as a cross between a pantomime and an “end of term” revue at Christmas 1952. It was particularly tied to the history of the theatre and the city of Bristol so was not meant for performance anywhere else. It was revived in 1958 and again in 1972 to celebrate the reopening of the theatre after refurbishment. This third outing was presented under the title “Christmas Back In King Street”.

The production was divided into two segments – “In The Theatre” and “In The Play” and the full company appeared in both parts. To distinguish their roles they are listed as (TH) or (PLAY).

Cast & Crew

Crew
(PLAY) Bristolians	Richenda Carey
(PLAY) Bristolians	Charlotte Cornwell
(PLAY) Bristolians	Roger Davidson
(PLAY) Bristolians	Julie Hallam
(PLAY) Bristolians	Yvonne Sommeling
(PLAY) Miss Victoria Rooms	Marcia King
(PLAY) Mr Rooms	James Cossins
(PLAY) Mr Twaddle	Richard Kay
(PLAY) Mr Twiddle	Ian Gelder
(PLAY) Mrs Rooms	Anne Jameson
(PLAY) Neptune	James Cossins
(PLAY) P.C. Dick Verker-Voles	Russell Dixon
(PLAY) P.C. Harry Boy	Michael Staniforth
(PLAY) P.C. Tom Blenkinsop	Geoffrey Burridge
(PLAY) The Mayor	Roger Bizley
(PLAY) The Mayoress	June Barrie
(PLAY) Three Mermaids Maud	Richenda Carey
(PLAY) Three Mermaids Mavis	Julie Hallam
(PLAY) Three Mermaids Mercia	Charlotte Cornwell
(PLAY) Transport Official	Geoffrey Burridge
(PLAY) Transport Official	Russell Dixon
(PLAY) Transport Official	Michael Staniforth
(TH) A Stage Hand	Michael Staniforth
(TH) The Author	Timothy Kightley
(TH) The Company	June Barrie
(TH) The Company	Roger Bizley
(TH) The Company	Geoffrey Burridge
(TH) The Company	Richenda Carey
(TH) The Company	Charlotte Cornwell
(TH) The Company	Roger Davidson
(TH) The Company	Russell Dixon
(TH) The Company	Ian Gelder
(TH) The Company	Julie Hallam
(TH) The Company	Richard Kay
(TH) The Company	Marcia King
(TH) The Company	Yvonne Sommeling
(TH) The Director	James Cossins
(TH) The Ghost of Sarah Siddons	Anne Jameson
Choreographer	Lynn Britt
Composer	Julian Slade
Costumes	Alexander McPherson
Designer	Chris Dyer
Director	David Phethean
Lighting	Paul Chappell
Lighting	Jeremy Godden
Musical Director	Neil Rhodes
Vocal & Piano Arrangements	Neil Rhodes

Source: University of Bristol Theatre Collection
Last modified by Michael Hope.

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