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 Well, 'We did it !' 'Raffles of Singapore' has just completed its highly successful run to much acclaim. Audiences, to some peoples surprise, gave us great houses every night. Thanks to the skilful direction of Julia Rymer and the ever patient MD Tim Cumper plus Choreography from David Parsonson , 'Raffles of Singapore' The Project, exceeded all expectations (well except ours of course!). Writers Ian Senior, Libretto and Richard Cleghorn-Brown, Composer, were delighted with our performance of their 'Baby'. I am particularly proud as then Chairman to have brought 'Raffles' to HAODS in 2009.It was certainly a good decision! In addition the Gala performance was attended by many VIPs including His Excellency Michael Teo, High Commissioner of Singapore and Kevin Whately of Morse and Lewis fame,who was a member of the original cast in Singapore. In addition the pre show Gala Dinner helped to raise £10,000 for the Alzheimers Society. The show I know will provide happy memories and be a talking point for the Society for years to come. I for one will be watching developments with interest...a sequel perhaps ? I only hope that Ian and Richard will see their dream develop in the future and who knows where it may lead ? I know that all who participated in the 'Raffles Project ' will share with me the feeling of privilege to have been part of something a bit different and something that will form an important part in HAODS rich history. I would partculaly like to thank the 'Mens Dressing Room Choir' who celebrated the end of each performance with a glass of 'fizz' and a raucous rendition of 'Meet The Gang Cos The Boys Are Here...' Long may it continue in great HAODS tradition...together with new bonds and friendships which were forged throughout the Raffles Project.... So...
Raffles is over, done and dusted,
Scenery down and set all busted,
As for the cast we've had a'Ball'
So a big WELL DONE to one and all,
As we go off to have some 'jollies',
Raffles is over, so on with... 'Follies !'
(Where's the reception ?!! )
Terry Rymer ( HAODS past Chairman/Raffles cast member)
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Thanks for your pivotal role in getting HAODS to accept Raffles in the first place. And your poem that you recited at the post-show party was a gem. I hope you read it at the Christmas carol party. I'll be there, and hopefully at lots more HAODS receptions
Ian Senior (co-writer)