Nativity! The Musical
26 - 30 November 2024
Director: Carly Thompson
Choreographer: Leigh Young
Musical Director: Simon Eastwood
The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Evenings: 7.30pm, Saturday matinee: 2.30pm
Based on the hit film, join the pupils and teachers at St. Bernadette’s Primary School as they stage their very own (and first!) musical Nativity. Desperate not to be seen as a failure and in a bid to outdo an old rival from drama school (now also a teacher), Mr. Maddens lies that he has secured a Hollywood producer to come and see the show and turn it into a film.
Join Maddens, his teaching assistant the loveable Mr. Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy the show’s guaranteed to fill you with Christmas spirit!
Box office tel: 01256 844244
Group bookings tel: 01256 366935
Group bookings email: group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk
Full price tickets
Tues 26: Relaxed charity performance (not on general sale)
£28.50: Wed 27, Thurs 28
£29.50: Fri 29, Sat 30 (mat), Sat 30 (eve)
Price includes Anvil Arts £3.00 per ticket booking fee
Concessions
Children (16 & under): £5 discount
Over 65 & Full-time Student: £2 discount
Group rate: £1 off full or concessionary price, 10+ people same show
Registered disabled: enquire at the box office
Thank you to our sponsors for our ‘relaxed performance’ on TUEsday 26 November
Main Sponsor
Principal Supporter
Principal Supporters
Hampshire County Councillors
Arun Mummalaneni, Elaine Still, Jacky Tustain, Juliet Henderson, Kim Taylor, Stephen Reid
Supporters
Paul and Sandra Miller
Press Reviews
“A nativity like you've never seen before; actors from BATS dazzle in a heartwarming and festive musical… and left the audience with a heart full of Christmas cheer long after the curtain dropped.”
Lola Crossman, Basingstoke Gazette - Read full review
"A perfect way to escape life for a few hours for wonderful Christmas fun. BATS are bringing the sparkly, shining magic to Basingstoke. Not only are they making everyone welcome, but Nativity! The Musical is also sure to make everyone’s hearts feel even just a little bit lighter. And what could be better than that?"
Leyla Demirel, One Show at a Time - Read full review
Audience Feedback
“Absolutely brilliant matinee show today. All the cast were amazing but a special shout out to Paul Maddens and Mr Poppy, they were so much like the characters from the film! 5 stars (not -2!) Thankyou for a fab afternoon of sparkle and shining!!”
“It was such a great show! Particular mentions to the actors who played Mr. Maddens and Mr. Poppy. It was hilarious and moving in places and all the children were excellent. We both really, really enjoyed it.”
“Absolutely incredible! Amazing from start to finish. No wonder it was a sell out - 10/10.”
“Fantastic festive show on a par with any west end performance I’ve seen! Mr. Poppy was hilarious; there were some really belly laugh moments!! Well done to all involved and thank you for getting us into the festive spirit!”
Team Sparkle - Performance dates: Wed 27, Fri 29, Sat 30 (matinee)
St Bernadette's
Ollie
George Turney
TJ
Theodore Hartgill
Star
Harriet Lea
Alfie
Beth Swyer
Children - Elena Arteaga-Garcia, Sophie Misselbrook, Annabel Robinson-Hanson, Grace Minton, Abi Morris, Harriet Morris, Eden Simpson-Hughes, Ivy Simpson-Hughes
Oakmore
Young Paul
Jackson Bentley
Young Gordon
Hugo Buckley
Children - Isla Clarke, Evie Kingston De Caires, Flossie Etherington, Leah McCloy, Cassia Tipp, Ayla Tipp
Team Shine - Performance dates: Tues 26, Thurs 28, Sat 30 (evening)
St Bernadette's
Ollie
Sam Llewellyn
TJ
Roko Duckling
Star
Rae Davison
Alfie
Daisy Thresher
Children - Amelia Ellis-Cosgrove, Ebony Cosham, Amelia Hemmings, Everly Klann, Sophie Maidment, Maggie Maleczek, Maya Reynolds, Lorelei Stores
Oakmore
Young Paul
Neven Duckling
Young Gordon
Xander Haines
Children - Poppy Croll, Poppy Cunnington, Megan Herd, Alice McElroy, Sophie Odgers, Lola Williams
Paul Maddens
Craig Saunders
Gordon Shakespeare
Harrison Crangle
Desmond (Mr.) Poppy
Adrien Nortier
Mrs. Patricia Bevan
Alex Stores
Miss. Rye
Lucy Tipp
Jennifer Lore
Anna Neary
Critic
Owen White
Priest
Jack Baldwin
Mr. Parker
Sammy James Dodds
Lord Mayor
Colin Webb
Ensemble - Michelle Anderson, Jack Baldwin, Martin Boniface-Jones, Sophie Collins, Aideen Buckley, Jemma Doherty, Eva Galbraith, Sammy James Dodds, Jade Hollingshead, Alex Stores, Lucy Tipp, Emily Walker
Creative team
Director
Carly Thompson
Choreographer
Leigh Young
Musical Director
Simon Eastwood
Children’s Assistant Director
Sally Manning
Stage Manager
Steve Brannam
Deputy Stage Manager
Alex Fost
Show Manager
Lynne Bond
Backstage Coordinator
Leigh Young
Stage Crew
Lighting Design and Hire
Matt McAuley
Lighting Operators
The Haymarket Staff
Follow Spot Operators
Nicki Hawkins, Julie Morris, Paul Morris
Sound Hire
Daniel Paine - Spinaudio
Sound Design
George Steed - Rise Audio
Sound Engineers
Heidi Burkwood, George Steed
Scenery Hire
LX Professional
Props
Colin Webb
Head of Wardrobe
Ben Shallow
Wardrobe Team
Jade Hollingshead, Adrien Nortier
Costumes
BATS Wardrobe
Dressers
Teresa Hollingshead
Child Protection Officer
Sally Manning
Childrens’ Chaperones
Kelly Cosham, Ian Duckling, Felicity Etherington, Sam Ellis-Cosgrove, Debbie Hemmings, Savvy Howarth, Louise Klann, Charlotte Simpson, Hollie Parks, Holly Reedman, Lesley Rust, Elizabeth Misselbrook
Marketing and Sales Officer
Jade Hollingshead
Marketing and Sales Team
David Allard, Tom Boncey, Sophie Collins, Bryn Hughes, Amy Jones, James Young
Headshots
Benedict Kennedy
Show Photographs
John Sherringham - Front of House Photography
Programme Design
Jade Hollingshead, Molly Rokins
Orchestra
Cameron Baker (Keys), Colin Gray (Drums), Woodwind (Anna O’Brien), Trumpet (Gregor Spowart), Guitar/Keys (Darren Rampton)
Licensing information
Book and Lyrics by Debbie Isitt, Music by Debbie Isitt and Nicky Ager, Orchestrations by George Dyer
An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.