Shrek The Musical
10 - 19 Nov 2022

Director and Co-choreographer: Sally Manning
Musical Director: Julie Dance
Choreographer: Luannsa Goodman

The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Evenings: 7.00 pm, Matinees: 12.30 pm (Sun 13) and 2.00 pm (Sat 12, 19)

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.


Thank you to our sponsors for our charity performance on Sunday 13 November

Hampshire County Council Councillor Devolved Budgets Funding

County Councillor Derek Mellor (HCC Member for Tadley and Baughurst), County Councillor Elaine Still (HCC Member for Loddon), County Councillor Stephen Reid (HCC Member for Basingstoke South West), County Councillor Jacky Tustain (HCC Member for Basingstoke North) HCC Devolved Budgets


Box office tel: 01256 844244
Group bookings tel: 01256 366935
Group bookings email: group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk

Performance dates*
Thurs 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 (mat and eve), Sun 13 (mat), Wed 16, Thurs 17, Fri 18, Sat 19 (mat and eve)
*10 and 16 Nov to be released for general sale on 15 Oct

Sun 13 (5.30 pm) - Sponsored charity performance (not on general sale)

Pricing (includes Anvil Arts £3.00 per ticket booking fee)
Full price: £28.50
Children (16 & under): £23.50 (£5 discount)
Over 65 & Full-time Student:
£26.50 (£2 discount)
Group rate: £1 off full or concessionary price, 10+ people same performance
Registered disabled: enquire at the box office

BATS Shrek Poster - Nov 2022

Cast

Shrek
Reece Fitzgerald

Princess Fiona
Louise Travis

Donkey
Richard Bond

Lord Farquaad
Ben Kennedy

Teenage Fiona
Olivia Kingham**, Sophia Newborough*

Young Fiona
Isla Clarke*, Amelia Ellis-Cosgrove**

Young Shrek
Theodore Hartgill**, Ayla Tipp*


*Team ‘Banana’ performances
= Thurs 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 (eve), Sun 13 (mat), Thurs 17, Sat 19 (mat)
**Team ‘Peanut’ performances
= Sat 12 (mat), Sun 13 (charity performance), Wed 16, Fri 18, Sat 19 (eve)

Ensemble - Fairytale Creatures

Dragon, Fairy Godmother
Laura Newborough

Pinocchio
James Young

Gingy
Holly Reedman

Little Pig 1
Jack Baldwin

Little Pig 2
Edward Branch

Little Pig 3
Ben Shallow

Witch, Mama Ogre, Guard
Laura Burrell

Humpty Dumpty
Sophie Collins

Big Bad Wolf
Harrison Crangle

Shoemaker’s Elf
Luannsa Goodman

Sugar Plum Fairy
Julie Morris

White Rabbit
Lucy Tipp

Snow White
Chloe Watts

Peter Pan
Tom Boncey

Papa Bear
Ben Waines

Mama Bear
Alex Stores

Baby Bear, Blue Bird
Jade Hollingshead

King Harold, Pied Piper, Duloc Greeter
Martin Boniface-Jones

Papa Ogre
Adrien Nortier

Captain of the Guards, Bishop
Stephen Westwood

Queen Lillian
Jade Williams

Thelonius
Adrien Nortier

Burnt Knights: Jack Baldwin, Tom Boncey, Martin Boniface-Jones, Edward Branch, Luannsa Goodman, James Young

Duloc Dolls: Jack Baldwin, Tom Boncey, Luannsa Goodman, Jade Hollingshead, Amy Jones, Julie Morris, Cydney Murray, Ben Shallow, Lucy Tipp, Jade Williams

Guards: Martin Boniface-Jones, Emily Hudson, Amy Jones, Cydney Murray, Jade Williams

Happy People: Emily Hudson, Amy Jones, Cydney Murray, Jade Williams

Puppeteers: Edward Branch, Harrison Crangle, Sophie Collins, Adrien Nortier, Holly Reedman, Ales Stores, Ben Waines, Chloe Watts

Skeletons: Tom Boncey, Laura Burrell, Jade Hollingshead, Emily Hudson, Ben Shallow, Lucy Tipp

Tapping Rats: Jack Baldwin, Luannsa Goodman, Emily Hudson, Amy Jones, Julie Morris, Cydney Murray, Alex Stores, Lucy Tipp, Jade Williams, James Young

Three Blind Mice: Luannsa Goodman, Cydney Murray, Jade Williams


Press Reviews

“A very professional-looking production, thoroughly enjoyed the evening and had to rest my cheeks from laughing all of the way through.”

Jaz Wilson, It’s All An Act - Read full review

“An explosion of colour and fun-filled joy; it is the perfect night out for some guaranteed all-singing, all-dancing fun and escapism.”

Leyla Demirel, One Show at a Time - Read full review

“It is always amazing to see how incredible BATS’ productions are, and Shrek did not disappoint. The talented all-singing all-dancing cast made this show yet another triumph.”

Emily Roberts, Basingstoke Gazette - Read full review

“Overall the show was filled with fun and exuberance and memorable performances. Well done to all at BATS for sending everyone home buzzing and with smiles on their faces.”

Chris Horton, National Operatic and Dramatic Association - Read full review


Audience Feedback

What can I say, absolutely brilliant show from start to finish. You are absolutely on the game with your production, singing, dancing and lots of laughs. Went home on a high after seeing this show.
— Ellie Pope
For an amateur society you produce some amazing shows! Last night was fabulous. Well done everyone. We had a fantastic time watching you all
— Angela Wilson
Love, loved, LOVED this show! Well done to everyone involved!
— Jane Duckling
As always, the production was professional and worthy of a London stage. An amazing show. Well done everyone
— Linda Austin
Really good, family show! I have seen three BATS shows now (Elf, Sister Act and Shrek) and I’ve not been disappointed yet. Keep up the good work!
— Nicole Clegg
We weren’t disappointed - full of laughs. All of the cast were amazing, costumes
and set were brilliant. Definitely go and watch!
— Holly Latimer

Production Photos


Creative team

Director and Co-choreographer
Sally Manning

Musical Director
Julie Dance

Choreographer
Luannsa Goodman

Tap Choreographer
Leigh Young

Production Managers
Vicky Southgate and Liz Walsh

Stage Manager
Steve Brannam

Deputy Stage Manager
Nick Horsey

Backstage Co-ordinator
Leigh Young

Stage Crew
Sam Baker, Hattie Brannam, Adam Cousin, Alex Frost, Matt Harrison, Anthony Mitchell, Abigail Parsons, Craig Saunders, Matt Southgate, Vicky Southgate, Colin Webb

Lighting Design and Hire
Matt Green

Lighting Operators
Lauren Blaxill, Stuart Walker

Follow Spot Operators
Nicki Hawkins, Anthony Mitchell, Ian ‘Spud’ Smith

Sound Hire
Daniel Paine - Spinaudio

Sound Design and Engineer
George Steed - Rise Audio, Heidi Burkwood

Scenery Hire
Scenic Projects

Props
Colin Webb, Marie White

Prosthetics
Beck Does Shrek

Prosthetics and Make-up for Shrek
Judith Ifould and Aideen Buckley

Pinocchio nose supplied by
Peterborough Operatic & Dramatic Society

Rats’ feet supplied by
Cody Musical Theatre Company

Wardrobe Team
Holly Reedman, Adrien Nortier, Ben Shallow

Costumes
Molly Limpets and BATS Wardrobe

Dressers
Christine Dollery, Teresa Hollingshead

Marketing and Sales Officer
Jade Hollingshead

Marketing and Sales Team
David Allard, Sophie Collins, Bryn Hughes, Amy Jones, Julie Morris, Cydney Murray

Show Photographs
John Sherringham - Front of House Photography

Programme Design
Bryn Hughes and Ryan Stevens - Stevens-Signage

Orchestra
Bethany Miles (Reed 1), Jo Paterson-Neild (Reed 2), Simon Barnard (Guitar), Jonathon Williams (Double Bass / Bass Guitar), Ian Hooper (Horn), Lol Warburton (Trumpet), Nick Kershaw (Trombone), Colin Gray (Drums), George Groves (Percussion), Jules Dance (Keys 1), Simon Eastwood (Keys 2), Vicky Stapleton (Violin)


Licensing information

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Shrek The Musical - This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co.uk

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