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	Raffles The Musical Directed by Julia Rymer. 12th-20th November 2010 This unique, moving, rags to riches to rags story with some haunting yet uplifting melodies will delight audiences of all ages, proving that Raffles’ stoic resolve and love of his wife win through so that he achieves a moral victory to allow a bitter-sweet ending.    Order tickets here at our advance booking Box Office (01726) 879 500 (Local Rate 0845 094 0428)
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RAFFLES OF SINGAPORE©

A musical by Richard Cleghorn-Brown and Ian Senior

This musical was first presented by the National Theatre Trust of Singapore at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, on 14th January 1979.

The Director was Peter Kenvyn. The Musical Director and Orchestrator Richard M Brown. The Designer Miki van Zwanenberg.

The musical was commissioned and produced by Sally Tunnicliffe.

The UK Premiere presentation by the Henley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society will be at the Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames 12-20 November 2010.

The Director: Julia Rymer.   Musical Director: Tim Cumper.  Choreographer: David Parsonson.

News on Raffles will appear here or weekly in the BLOG and NEWS pages, always keep an eye out for new Raffles news! One new item to note is that the new version of the libretto is here : Raffles the Musical Libretto July 2010 (389 kB 2010-07-20 18:35:55)

CAST and CHARACTERS

Other Roles

The parts include a Beadle in London, an Inn Keeper in Falmouth, a Gaoler in Malacca, two Prisoners in Malacca's gaol, an Artist in London, and Tunku Long...a local potentate in the southern Malay peninsula.

 These parts will be played by:

 Sue Brown

Peter Dayton

Mary Dickinson

Libby Hallows

Nicoletta Hartin

Michael Huntington

Andy James 

Keith Jeffries

Jeni Wood

There are also members of the Ensemble who will have to play:

Singaporeans in present day Singapore.
Soldiers and civilians in Malacca, Bencoolen, and Singapore from 1805 onwards.
 

INFORMATION

Final rehearsal dates: absolute attendance required.

Full call Sunday 31st October 5pm Green room
Full call Sunday 7th November 5pm Green room

Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday
with orchestra 11^th November 7.45 Kenton Theatre

PERFORMANCE DATES

Fri 12^th November 7.45 Preview Night

Sat 13^th November 7.45 Opening night (Gala night)
Sun 14^th 4.00 pm Matinee only (Singapore Sunday)

No Performances Monday or Tuesday

Weds 17^th 7.45 pm Evening
Thurs 18^th 7.45 pm  Evening
Fri 19^th 7.45 pm Evening
Sat 20^th 2.00 pm Matinee 

             Evening - Final performance 7.45 pm

A very successful  preliminary audition workshop took place in May.  This gave an opportunity for everyone to hear the music and practice audition pieces. Also  the Director and Musical Director were able to register interest in specific roles in readiness for the auditions which were held in June.  If auditionees did not have the opportunity to come to the workshop, they need not have worried, as they could sing anything they were comfortable with at the auditions, which made for a lot less nervousness! Some of the music can be heard by clicking on to the links on the Raffles show page. 

This is going to be a very exciting project with a very international flavour.  Arrangements for the Gala Performance on Saturday 13th in aid of the Alzheimer's Society are going very well not least because of the addition of a magnificent auction prize of a trip for two to Singapore, staying at the Stamford Hotel with dinner at the legendary Raffles Hotel thrown in.  See the Raffles page for more information on how to get tickets.

In September will be looking for a chorus of Singaporeans, so please do not hesitate to call me on 07866 620 623 if you are, or know a native Singaporean who might be  interested in joining us in this exciting production. 

Look forward to seeing you.

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