The Grand Old Duke of York
The Grand Old Dule of York is a pantomime by Norman Robbins based on the famous nursery rhyme.
In typical pantomime style, a gypsy boy, Ruben meets and falls in love with Melody, the ward of the nervous worrier the Grand Old Duke.
Many forces are at work to prevent their marraige, including Baron Snatcher and his henchmen Pye and Peas.
Baron Snatcher | Anthony Aaben |
Martha Muffett | Di Smith |
Jack & Jill, City Water Carriers | Gemma Waugh & Jenny Anning |
Ruben | Martin Nelson |
Mother Shipton | Pamela Hoad |
Tommy Tucker | Andy Smith |
Pye & Peas | Tracey Monaghan & Kate Phimister |
Melody | Margaret Addison |
The Grand Old Duke of York | Roger Mathewson |
Maleficent | Jenny Trace |
The Guardian of the Cave | Tom Anning |
Citizens, Soldiers, Gypsies and Courtiers | Laurence Dale, Laura Hoad, Meg Henkus, Ian, Frances, Charlotte and Phoebe Guy and Tom Anning |
Directed by | Denise Hill and Wendy Montgomery |