

Programme
Not a single tree harmed
We know that many of you like a programme for a show. It's a souvenir of sorts, a record of your trip to the theatre and of course a fan if it gets too hot in the auditorium, but this year we thought we'd defy tradition and lead the way with a new idea and thank you for taking part.


The legend of 'Jack The Giant Killer'
British legend tells of Jack, a farmer’s son who lived in Cornwall, close to Land’s End. A Giant terrorised the area, stealing cattle and carrying them away. Jack devised a trap, whereby he dug a pit, covered it with sticks, and lured the Giant to his doom. After defeating this Giant, he went on to do many heroic deeds throughout Cornwall, and on occasion in Wales.
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Now, if you’ve seen our panto’s before you will know that what you are about to see is at best very loosely based on the original story. We have added a whole host of new characters, a giant bean and TV News studio so sit back, tune in and brace yourself for our very latest panto extravaganza.

SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
Prologue Knobbly End Village
Scene 1 Knobbly End News
Scene 2 Knobbly End Village Square
Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum – Townsfolk
A Bit Of A Do – Willy & Children
Scene 3 The Queens Boudoir
Scene 4 On The Way
T’was I – Cecil Slugwart
Scene 5 Gerties Dairy
Trifle With My Affections – Gertie, Kingy & Willy
Scene 6 Knobbly End News
Scene 7 Banqueting Hall
Ding Dong – Princess Poppy, Lily & Party Guests
Ding Dong (Reprise) – Kingy, Gertie, Willy, Lily & Guests
Scene 8 Knobbly End News
Scene 9 Back Of The Dairy
Funny – Jack
Get To The Top – Jack & Villagers
ACT 2
Scene 10 Knobbly End News
Scene 11 Top Of The Beanstalk
Adventure Of A Lunchtime – Gertie, Kingy, Willy & Lily
Scene 12 Knobbly End Village Square
T’was I (Reprise) – Cecil Slugwart
Scene 13 Castle Dungeon
Scene 14 Giants Parlour
Fairytale Ending – Princess Poppy
Scene 15 Top Of The Beanstalk
Scene 16 Knobbly End News
Scene 17 Knobbly End Village Square
A Life Worth Living – Ted & Villagers
A Tiny Seed – Gertie & Willy
Scene 18 Castle Ballroom
Happy Ending – Full Company
Meet The Cast

THE ENSEMBLE
. Lucy Allen . Beckie Ashley . Aidan Bindley .
. Adam Craddock-Wright . Kelly Davies . Chris Hill .
. Claire Lovick . Laura Malkin . Emma Milbourne .
. Lucy Owen . Gracie Roden . Sally Perkins .
JUNIOR ENSEMBLE
. Benjamin Rogers . Amie Lyon . Alison Walker .
. Ollie Edwards . Mia Youson . Ella Owen . Travis Owen .

TEAM HISS
JUNIOR DANCERS. (Hisses)
. Maisie Oswin . Willow Brown. Lylah Colledge .
. Layla Wood . Evie Gray . Elsie Gibson .
. Matilda Bull . Lottie Summerfield . Arabella Cooke .
. Jessica Gwynne . Mollie Spreadborough . Beatrice-May Wagstaff .
. Hallie Butterworth . Lila Gibson . Ethan Gray .
INTERMEDIATE DANCERS. (Hisses)
. Minnie Milbourne . Sofia Carpenter . Matilda Gray . Olivia Davies .
. Brooke Nevett . Darcy-Rose Wagstaff . Olivia-Lin Holmes .
PRE-SENIOR DANCERS. (Hisses)
. Polly Hiatt . Olivia Kilby . Annabel Foley . Darcey Guslov-Hewitt .
. Jessica Meyler-Warlow . Holly Meyler-Warlow .

TEAM BOO
JUNIOR DANCERS. (Boos)
. Sophia Ashley Knight . Isabelle Byrne . Daisy Waite-Seccull .
. Lottie Armiger . Betsy Gallagher . Sienna Morgan .
. Aura Ashleigh Clennell . Lilly-Mae Proctor . Lexie Smith .
Elsie Byrne . Alayah Foster . Aubrey-Jo Jacobs .
. Ella Reynolds . Annabelle Ford . Rory Perkins .
INTERMEDIATE DANCERS. (Boos)
. Amelia Bindley . Evie Ashford . Olivia Jones .
. Ava Harper . Ella Taylor . Eve Yuille . Olivia – Lin Holmes .
PRE-SENIOR DANCERS. (Boos)
. Milly Bayliss . Phoebe Lovick . Izzy Browning . Phoebe Malkin .
. Gemma Collins . Scarlett Wileman . Maizey Tonks .

SENIOR DANCERS
. Lacey Brown . Ellie Carson . Zoe Rolfe . Megan Smith .
. Ellie-May Wood . Bethany Moore . Samantha Bromage-Eccles .
. Leah Kettleborough . Gemma Eales . Georgia Jordan . Molly Larwood .

CREATIVE TEAM
Written by Paul Gibson, Rob Hiatt & Ray Durkin
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Mackereth
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producers - Paul Gibson & Rob Hiatt
Director - Paul Gibson
Musical Director - Joanna Clarke
Choreographer - Lisa Gibson
Assistant Choreographers - Gemma Eales & Georgia Jordan
BEHIND THE SCENES
Production Manager - Craig Barnes
Stage Manager - Andy Kilby
Deputy Stage Manager - Rachel Cartwright
Assistant Stage Manager - Tom Keaveney
Stage Crew - Andy Morris, Emily Passey, Stuart Tizick,
Ewan Lawrence, David Charles, Noel McCann, Matt Jones
Lighting Design - Craig Barnes
Scenic Design & Video Production - Paul Gibson
Sound - James Porter
Sound 2 - Oliver Tizick
Spot FX - Zoe Hobson
Followspots - Joanna Clarke & Dave Pullin
Props - Rob Hiatt & Ray Durkin
Costumes [Dancers & Ensemble] - Caroline Warren
Costumes [Principals & Ensemble] - Claire Blanshard
Costume Team - Gracie Roden, Linda Barnes & Sheila Cotton
Additional Costumes Supplied By - John Hill of Hinckley
Wigs - Beth Warren
Head Chaperone - Katy Warren
Stills Photography - Noel McCann
Company Manager for PR - Tom Keaveney
Front Of House Manager for BCH - Sue Pendleton
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BEDWORTH CIVIC HALL
The Bedworth Civic Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is a community-driven entity committed to fostering communal bonds and enriching local culture through our guiding principle: Creating Community Together.
Following the closure of the Civic Hall in 2020, the venue remained shuttered, with plans emerging for its permanent closure and potential replacement. This development sparked significant concern among the residents of Bedworth and surrounding areas, who valued the Civic Hall as a vital community asset and were alarmed by the prospect of its demolition. In response, the community united in protest, voicing their strong opposition to the proposed plans and advocating for the preservation of the Civic Hall.
Recognising the community’s determination, the Bedworth Civic Hall CIO presented a comprehensive plan to assume responsibility for the venue, placing community interests at the forefront. Our proposal was accepted, and we were entrusted with the leasehold of the Civic Hall. The CIO was established to oversee the provision, operation, and management of the Bedworth Civic Hall, ensuring it remains a vibrant working theatre and a venue dedicated to serving the community and its surrounding regions.
In May 2024, we received a significant grant from the ACT ONE Community Ownership and Transformation Project, aimed at revitalising the Bedworth Civic Hall and The Community Hub.
Our organisation is governed by five Trustees and supported by a dedicated management team responsible for the venue’s day-to-day operations. Crucially, Bedworth Civic Hall is sustained by the invaluable contributions of numerous volunteers. Their unwavering dedication and the generosity of the local community have been instrumental in our efforts, culminating in the much-anticipated reopening of the Civic Hall on July 19, 2024.