Honk!
18th to 21st May 2022
The Richings Players’ production of “Honk!” hatched in May 2022 and was well received with rave reviews and many, many compliments.
Following on from the first show after lockdown (“Ladies’ Day” in January), this musical adaption of “The Ugly Duckling” had plenty of quackitude and was directed by the dream team of Chairman Evelyn and her husband Toby Stafford-Allen (who also acts as the production’s Musical Director). Phoebe headed up the choreography as well as performing in this magical tale.
Ever since the show took it’s first steps in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, “Honk!”, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different delighted audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, memorable score and some absolutely stunning vocals.
Director Evelyn said;
“Toby and I were absolutely thrilled to be able to hatch this wonderful show in Iver Village Hall, having wanted to do it with Richings for a number of years now… and what a cast we found! It’s been so great bringing our young Players back into the fold alongside our adult members for the first time since 'Oliver' in November 2019 and their energy and enthusiasm was amazing throughout the whole rehearsal period and the show week."
Evelyn Stafford-Allen
Director
Toby Stafford-Allen
Musical Director
Phoebe
Choreographer
The CAST
Phoebe
UGLY
Lisa Delasalle
IDA
Michael Lucas
DRAKE
Leah Renyard
CAT
Mandy Gasson
MAUREEN
Kam Khatker
GRACE
Ella Parslow
HENRIETTA
Liam Tebbit
TURKEY/BULLFROG
THE DUCKLINGS, GEESE, BIRDS, FISH, FROGLETS, FROGS...
Seva Khatker, Dhani Khatker, Belle Homer, Avaani Kang, Miraya Burton
Edith Coady, Emily Pledge, Lilian Price, Martha Price, Sophie Kightley
Karam Khatker, Harsha Burton, Maggie Coady, Pali Kang, Emily Rayner, Grace Pergussey
Elsie Davis, Poppy Plaskett, Josh Pergusey, Martha Vigurs, Etta Vigurs, Harry Vinall
Sergio Weston, Jayan Burton, Sophia Weston, Isabell Lucas, Lois Perriman
The TEAM
Set Design - Richard Evans and Robin Bishop
Scenic Design - Richard Evans
Sound - Robin Bishop
Lighting - Les Brewer
Stage Manager - Richard Evans
Stage Crew - Haydn Parnell, Archie Copas and Members of the Society
Scenery & Set Construction - Mandy Taylor & Members of the Society
Costumes - Linda Lucas, Mandy Gasson, Harsha Burton and Members of the Cast
Hair & Make Up - Members of the Cast
Properties - Richard Evans
Front of House Manager - Maddy Swart
The Players Bar - Anne and Peter Torrent & Members of the Society
Box Office - Paul and Lis Dunham & Pippa Vinall
Photography - Ley Dobson
Poster Design, Programme & Publicity - Will Torrent
The BAND
Drums & Percussion - James Vigurs
Triple Reed - Rachel Craggs
Keys 1 - Sacha Tomkins
Bass/Guitar/Trumpet/Bassoon/Keys 2 - Toby Stafford-Allen