'Dick Barton-Special Agent ' February 2010

'Dick Barton-Special Agent by Phil Willmott.

Dates : February 11th - 13th 2010 7:45pm Thameside Theatre.

Director : John Scowen

Based on the popular 1940s BBC serial, Dick Barton — Special Agent revives this much loved character in an entirely new adventure for the stage. When a plot is uncovered that threatens to poison the entire British tea supply, there is only one man who can save the day: that clean-cut, patriotic, and all-round stand up British gentleman Dick Barton! He soon finds himself wrapped up in an adventure soaked with intrigue and mystery, as he faces off against arch enemies Marta Heartburn and Baron Scarheart, yet all the while finding the time to sing a few songs along the way. Phil Willmott has rejuvenated the iconic detective in an exciting version that is as much stiff upper lip as it is tongue in cheek, crafting a unique marriage between homage and spoof that will have the audience as much on the edge of their seats, as it will have them rolling in the aisles.

CAST AND CREW....

BBC Announcer/MCMartyn Williams

Dick Barton/SnowyWayne Prince

ScareheartVic Gray

Marta HeartburnLisa Chapman

GangstersTracy Carsberg

Trevor Povey

Ann-Marie Bates

Pauline Crowhurst

JockMike Jones

HacksDave Blackwell

Carole Holland

Penny Burgess

Jayne Jones

ColonelKevin Watts

ConvictsDave Blackwell

Trevor Povey

Tracy Carsberg

Brenda Sansom

GuardCarole Holland

DaphneKaren Reeves

Lady LaxingtonJill Snelling

ThugsTrevor Povey

Dave Blackwell

John Scowen

Cabaret GirlsPenny Burgess

Ann-Marie Bates

Roxanne Scanlon

CriminalTrevor Povey

RogerDave Carey or Ian Horne

WilcoDave Blackwell

Sir StanleyTrevor Povey

Director/Set Design: John Scowen

Assistant Director: Carole Holland

Stage Manager: Tracy Carsberg/Kevin Watts

Prompt: Jayne Jones

Props: Pauline Crowhurst/Jill Snelling

Costumes: Penny Burgess/Karen Reeves

Sound: Gary Patmore