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November 2006 Production: 'The Little Photographer', by D Hoddinott
Based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier
Madame la Marquise is both beautiful and rich. she has
a loving, if somewhat boring husband and two charming children whose daily
needs are taken care of by an English governess.
Despite all this, Marie is bored and unhappy - above
all she craves some excitement in her life and her friend Elise makes a
startling suggestion...
Our heroine, who is perhaps not really a heroine at
all, will take you on a journey which spirals downwards into...well, watch
our play and see her story unfold...

Cast
profiles from
'The Little Photographer' programme
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Marilyn Pendlebury - Marie, Madame la
Marquise
Marilyn joined us in 2002 having been
involved in amateur theatre for a considerable time and since than we have
seen her in a variety of roles, both comedic and serious. For our Spring
production, Marilyn was required to wear some very unflattering costumes but
you are about to see her in some stunningly beautiful ones this evening.
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Max Roberts - Edouard, Monsieur le Marquis
Max will be a familiar face to many of you and we have
enjoyed his commanding performances in past productions too numerous to
mention. Max is also a talented musician as you will be only too aware from
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Simon Borg - Monsieur Paul
Simon joined QUADS in September 2005 and made his stage debut for QUADS in
"It Could Be Any One of Us" last Spring. Who could forget his hilarious
portrayal of Norris Honeywell, that ball of pent-up fury and frustration? |
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Jill Dickin - Elise
Jill has been an active member of the company since 1995.
She is an experienced singer and currently a member of Derby Bach Choir. In
the past she has appeared with Darley Abbey Players, Derby Opera and New
Opera. In past performances for QUADS, Jill has not only been called upon to
sing on stage but also play piano. |
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Wendy Lloyd - Miss Clay
Wendy has a long history with amateur theatre, having
appeared with Allestree Theatre Group and she has also been involved with a
Gilbert & Sullivan company. Wendy is also our Trusty Treasurer - a vital
role indeed. We are very pleased for her to take on the role of the English
Governess. |
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Ruth Williams - Madame Paul
Ruth is also a seasoned actress having appeared with QUADS, Darley Abbey Players
and
the Riverside Theatre. Her performances are always very
professional and a joy to watch. We have seen her create many different
characters but tonight she has to meet a new challenge - to become menacing!
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Sophie Weinburg - Helene
Sophie is our newest member and joins
QUADS for the first time in this production. She is a pupil at Woodlands
School where, among other subjects she is studying drama. She has appeared
on stage at Darley Abbey and also in her school production of Romeo and
Juliet.
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Amber Murtas - Celeste Amber
is the youngest member of the company but is already a seasoned performer
for QUADS having appeared in "Celebrity Sleaze". Her portrayal of a young
girl meeting her father for the first time was incredibly mature and moving.
She is a pupil at Denstone College and is also studying drama.
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Simon Carr - Jean Simon
joined QUADS in 2001 and, since then, has appeared in a variety of roles.
During the summer he directed a performance of "Matchstick Dreams" for the
company and friends which proved to be a great success and we hope to use
his directing skills in the future. Simon is also very interested in the
technical aspects of the production and has become a valued member of our
lighting team.
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Jan Baggaley
directs: When I was 14, I read "Rebecca" for the
first time, swiftly followed by "My Cousin Rachel", "Jamaica Inn",
"Frenchman's Creek" and many more. The themes, romantic but always with a
dark underside, appealed to me enormously and I became a lifelong fan of
Daphne du Maurier's work. I was particularly
fascinated by the author's short stories. Something in my nature was drawn
to her rather melodramatic style. Imagine my delight when I discovered that
one of my favourite stories, "The Little Photographer", had been adapted for
the stage by Derek Hoddinott.
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Thanks to the Little Photographer production team and
also those whose names never appear on the programme but who, by their
kindness, make our production possible.
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