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Me Kate - The Story Everyone is in the middle of performing The Taming of the Shrew on stage when Lilli discovers that Fred's flowers were really intended for Lois, and she starts an all-out war mid-performance that threatens the production's success. At the same time, a pair of gangsters have come after Fred to collect the gambling debt, since his name is on the IOU. Only a successful show will provide the money that Fred needs to avoid getting his fingers broken. Fred slyly uses the gangsters to prevent the furious Lilli from walking out on the show. The gangsters join the cast to keep an eye on Lilli. Lilli channels her anger into a fierce performance as Katharine, and Fred loses his temper and spanks her. |
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After intermission, "The Shrew" progresses as Petruchio marries Katharine and soon misses the single life. The gangsters find out that their boss has been killed, and so the IOU is worthless, and they leave, noting that guys who know Shakespeare can impress the ladies. Since the gangsters are no longer making her stay, Lilli quits the show, walking out with her fiancé Harrison, but not before Harrison expresses his general agreement with the sentiment of "The Shrew": that men ought to rule over their wives with a firm hand. This conversation causes Lilli visible consternation about being with her fiancé. On stage, Bianca and Lucentio are finally married. As "The Shrew" comes to a close, Lilli unexpectedly returns to the stage, and speaking as Katharine, she admits her love for Fred. Lilli and Fred are reunited, Lois and Bill come together, and all ends happily Director
& Choreographer: Eric Pover
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Review from NODA The Society celebrated its change of name in a sparkling production of the revised version of this favourite show, despite unbelievable traumas (see District 8 Newsletter). Director Eric Pover took over the leading role of Fred Graham/Petruchio at short notice and gave an excellent performance. He was partnered by Linda Race who was in fine form as Lilli Vanessi/Katherine. Their scenes were first class in every respect. Charlotte
Platt sparkled as Lois Lane/ Bianca. So too did Andy Jordan in the
role of her partner Bill Calhoun/Lucentio. But the depth of talent
and experience extended well beyond the main principals. The roles
of Bianca's other suitors – Gremio and Hortensio – were
in the capable hands of Paul Bannister and Simon Dean; Frank Millward
was in his element as Baptista, and Alison Brander as Hattie and
Darren Thornhill as Paul were both in fine voice. The production moved at a cracking pace with imaginative choreography, performed admirably by the dancers and tuneful, well-drilled chorus routines. The costumes were first rate; so too were the sets. The entire production was a credit to all involved. Many congratulations. |
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