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Welcome to Bugsy Malone
Set in 1920’s New York, Dandy Dan’s and Fat Sam’s Gangs battle it
out for control of the East Side. Enter Bugsy Malone a smooth City
Slicker, popular with the ladies and keen to put an end to the rival-
ry - at a price!
From over 200 young people who attended the auditions back in
January a cast of 80 enthusiastic and talented young people were
selected. They have been hard at work rehearsing their songs and
dance routines for another stunning theatrical experience. Once
again we are delighted to offer you a spectacular set, over 400 cos-
tumes and a 14 piece Jazz Band.
Sit back and relax and let us transport you back to that prohibition
era with it’s gangsters and molls but you will be delighted to know
that the bar will be open!
Graham Wilkinson
Director
The 1976 musical film Bugsy Malone was very loosely based on events in Chicago, Illinois in the Prohibition era, spe-
cifically, the exploits of gangsters like Al Capone. The tongue-in-cheek movie starred children as the gangsters and
their molls.
The plot concerned the manufacture of a brand of killer custard, which is used first in pies then later in splurge guns to
kill people and centres around an ongoing gang battle between Fat Sam, named because of his physique, and rival
gangster, Dandy Dan. The conflict is set in 1920's America gripped by Prohibition. Bugsy Malone, the main character,
begins the film as a bystander but later becomes involved with Fat Sam. Bugsy's love interest in the film is Blousey
Brown, a shy but ambitious girl desperate to be a film star in Hollywood. However, Bugsy is easily distracted and is
seen by Blousey flirting with Tallulah, the main attraction at Fat Sam's Grand Slam Speakeasy.
During the film the characters are seemingly killed whenever they are 'splurged' (shot with a splurge gun or hit with a
custard pie in the face). However, after the final shootout where everyone gets splurged, no one dies but instead eve-
ryone starts singing the final song.
Written and directed by Alan Parker and produced by David Puttnam, the film starred Jodie Foster and Scott Baio as
the title character. The music and lyrics are by singer-songwriter Paul Williams. All the songs on the soundtrack were
actually performed by adults, including Williams himself, in his unmistakable high-pitched voice, and lip-synched by the
cast. The film is scheduled for theatrical re-release in the UK on 8th December 2006.
Since the film's release, Bugsy Malone has been adapted into a stage show. The song "Ordinary Fool" has been per-
formed by Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme. In 2003, Bugsy Malone was voted #19 on a list of the 100 greatest musi-
cals, as chosen by viewers of Channel 4 in the UK, placing it higher than The Phantom Of The Opera, Cats, and The
King and I. Channel 4 adapted the list to a TV special format, on which Scott Baio appeared. A 2003 documentary
called Bugsy Malone: After They Were Famous attempted to trace the current whereabouts of the movie cast, many of
whom had not pursued further acting careers. It was aired in December 2004 on ITV in the UK.
An Amateur Production by Arrangement with Warner Chappel Music Ltd. Words & Music by Paul Williams
Bugsy Malone Blousey Brown
Adam Pergande Lara Comber
Hi! I’m Ad and I love performing and music. This is my second show with Spotlight. I was
Having just finished 2 years studying acting at lucky enough to perform in “A Whitechapel
college, I’m now taking a gap year while audi- Tale” in January, which was amazing. At the
tioning for drama school. This is my 3rd show moment I’m in Upper Sixth and I hope to go to
with Spotlight but I’ve been performing since I Drama School after a gap year. I’ve always
was 10, previously with HYT and the Whizz been captivated by performing and have taken
Kids Academy. I’m also obsessed with my part in local productions since the age of 6. I
keyboards and spend most weekends gigging have loved practising for Bugsy; the rehearsals
with my band On the Ceiling and teaching are the highlight of my week. I hope you all
keyboards. Hope you enjoy the show. enjoy watching it as much as I’ve enjoyed
rehearsing it.
Fat Sam Tallulah
Ben Noad Gemma Hodgson
I’m 15 and Drama and performing has been a
Hello! Firstly I hope you enjoy tonight's superb huge part of my life and it’s something I want to
performance, but for now a little about me: continue for the rest of my life! I’ve always
Obviously I enjoy acting, something I have enjoyed getting up on stage and showing peo-
done since I was 10, but in my spare time I play ple what I can do. I love to sing, I love to
5 string bass, keyboards and sing vocals for dance, but acting is my passion. This is my
various different bands. I’m currently enjoying first production with Spotlight and I hope you
life in Hinchingbrooke 6th form. enjoy the show.
Smolsky O’Dreary
Henry Martin Tom Harding
Hello civilians! I’ve now played an angel and a Well where do I start! I love every single sport
murderer, but this time I’m back upholding the (even pooh sticks) and as well as that my life
law! Well trying to anyway! I’m 17, love acting involves loads and loads of acting. I’ve been
and want to do it as a career (fingers crossed). performing since I was 11. I played Fat Sam in
Everyone has worked so hard, so I hope you Bugsy at Brampton Junior School and then was
enjoy the show!! in a number of plays as a member of Hunting-
don Youth Theatre.
Dandy Dan Fizzy
Pablo De Arriba Felicity Jenkinson
Hola! I like to consider myself an “international Hello people! Well this is my first major role in
actor” hailing from the city of Ponterada, Spain a musical. You may recognise me as a danc-
and so contribute to the ethnic diversity of the ing prostitute from “A Whitechapel Tale”. Ahhh,
group. This is my first production with Spotlight those were the days!! Nowadays I’m a cleaner
and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I am very who is a wannabe dancer— will I make it?
grateful for the rare chance and all I can say is Watch and see…..
that if you’re fine—then I’m Dandy!! Ole.
Cagey Joe Leroy
Jacob Attwooll Keiran Lawrence
I'm in Year 11 at Hinchingbrooke - juggling
studies with anything slightly musical inside Hi there. I’m 17 and this is my first Spotlight
and out of school hours. I love performing arts Production, I have been interested and in-
and have enjoyed doing past Spotlight produc- volved in performing arts for as long as I can
tions. I love making music with my band and remember and I hope I will continue to do so in
my ambition is to either perform or produce. So the future. Hope you enjoy the show.
remember my name =] enjoy the show, the
interval and the journey home.
Angelo Ritzy Knuckles Snake Eyes Shakedown Louis
Oliver Waldock Michael Jean-Maraine Marc Brock James Bell Craig Hilton
Millie Doodle Shoulders Bronx Charlie Yonkers Penny Lee Laughing Girl
Emily Brock Felicity Burton Amy Nelson Jo Roberts Abigail Righini-Brand Nicola Egdell Hannah Brown
Adrienne Joy Hannah Leverett Ruth Kirby Felicity Forshaw Hannah Redman-King
Tallis Morris Tara Morris Sophie Flack Tabitha Forshaw Lucy Mitchell
Louella Oscar De Velt Lena Marrelli Seymour Scoop Looney Bergonzi Waitress Babyface
Holly Fleet Alex Fryer Harriet Dunsmore Simon Colmer Toby Morris Katy Richardson Seb Burton
Bangles Loretta Tilly Dotty Velma
Emily Buck Laura Harris Jess Rhodes Roxy Hull Emily Moore
Mary-Jane Jean-Maraine Anna-Louise Malcolm Chloe Brown Charlotte Pergande Rachel Whitehouse
Eve Wisniewski Jess Gowans Megan Tapp Rosalyn Crosthwaite Kate Williams Penny Reynolds
Roxy Robinson Barber/Ventriloquist Plate Spinner/Chorus Dummy/Pop Becker/Pickett Great Marbini/Guard Hat check/Double-Bassist
Joe Bosworth Matt Elwood Catherine Gabriolek Oliver Scott Tom Carradice Claire Righini-Brand
English Reporter/Dancer Dancer/Chorus Paperboy/Dancer Dancer/Chorus Dancer/Chorus Dancer/Chorus
Katharine Waldock Rachel Seekings Heather Paterson Stephanie Coulston Ellen Thornton Charlotte Tolley
Opera Singer/Chorus Shady/Chorus Plate Spinner/Chorus Chorus Chorus Oscar’s PA/Chorus Flash Frankie
Ashleigh Harding Miriam Kirby Sophie Tait Vicky Colmer Corrine Patmore Sarah Dunsmore Tom Hodgson
Simon Pergande
Conductor
Nick Waldock Olly Burton
Bass Guitar
Ramsey Nashef James Davidson
Piano Bob Simpson Trumpet
Drums
Dianne Muir Katy Cuthbert
Saxophone Saxophone
Alan Crosthwaite
Trombone
Djinh Hector Natalie Murray
Clarinet Clarinet
David Russell
Bassoon
Christine Hesketh Jessica Smith
Flute Flute
ACT 1
Scene Musical Numbers
Overture
A Street in New York ... Bugsy Malone
The Cast
Pop Becker's Bookstore
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... Fat Sam’s Grand Slam
The Cast
Fat Sam’s Office
Kelly’s Diner
Dandy Dan’s Conservatory
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... Tomorrow
Fizzy & Singers
Bijoux Theatre ... Yes Sir That’s My Baby
Lena Marrelli
A Street in New York ... Bad Guys
Fat Sam’s Gang
Fat Sam’s Office
Hung Fu Shin Laundry
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... I’m Feeling Fine
Blousey
East Chester/Five Ways
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... Bugsy Malone Reprise
Blousey
ACT 2
Scene Musical Numbers
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam... My Name is Tallulah
Tallulah
Kelly’s Diner
A Street in New York
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam
An Alley Way
Sluggers Gym ... So You Wanna be a Boxer
Cagey Joe
Fat Sam’s Office
A Street in New York
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... Ordinary Fool
Blousey
Dock 17
The Mission ... Down and Out
Bugsy & Cast
Dock 17
Dandy Dan’s Conservatory
Fat Sam’s Grand Slam ... Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Reprise
The Cast
You Give a Little Love
The Cast
Spotlight is a non-profit organisation, committed to working with young people to produce outstanding musical theatre in the Hun-
tingdon area.
Our key aims are to:
Encourage and nurture singing, dancing and acting
talent, amongst 14 –25 year olds
Perform the much-loved “crowd pullers” and showcase brand new
musicals by local writers
Show our audiences that a “West End theatre experience”,
can be had locally here in Huntingdon!
Graham and Sarah Wilkinson
Sarah and I have both been involved in theatre for the past 25 years and whilst I predominantly ‘trod the boards’ Sarah, as
a qualified dance teacher, specialised in ballroom, modern and theatrical dance, teaching in a number of local schools. In
the 13 years we have been married, we have combined our talents, working with a number of theatrical groups and direct-
ing many shows including Bugsy Malone, Some like it Hot, Calamity Jane, Godspell and Return to the Forbidden Planet.
In September 2004 we decided to form our own Performing Arts Group, Spotlight Productions, and were delighted with the
success of our first major musical “Grease”. Since then the group has gone from strength to strength and we premiered a
brand new musical “A Whitechapel Tale” to sell out audiences earlier this year.
Having both now ‘retired’ we look forward to offering the young people of Huntingdon even more opportunities within the
Performing Arts sphere and are currently working on our next production “Disco Inferno” and the launch of a summer
school in 2007.
Simon Pergande — Musical Director
I have always had a love for all things musical, playing trumpet in bands and orchestras when young and eventually moving
across to piano and keyboards. I taught piano for many years before finally taking up song writing with Mike Lewis
In 2005 we completed our first major full length musical, A Whitechapel Tale, which we were very proud to see performed by
the Spotlight Cast in January this year. In addition to my Spotlight duties, I also play keyboards for 10th Avenue, a local
show band and am the feature keyboard player for international country singer Jacky Barnett. Being part of Spotlight is tre-
mendous fun and continues to be incredibly rewarding.
Elena Carpenter — Directors Assistant & Stage Manager
I have been Grahams assistant for a number of years now – which involves keeping the master script and stage directions
up to date, acting as prompt in rehearsals and generally making sure the cast remember their exits and entrances, oh and
painting the sets – challenging sometimes as I also work full-time - but it’s a job I really enjoy. At rehearsals I am never
without my trusty pencils!
This time I am adding to my role as Grahams assistant to include managing the stage for this production, which will be in-
teresting, to say the least. It will be my job to manage the back stage crew, the props, moving the set, and making sure the
cast are where they are supposed to be, at the right time, although I have every faith they will do this themselves. I nor-
mally have a calm and placid manner as Directors Assistant – but this may well change when I morph into Stage Manager!
The cast and crew are fantastic people to work with and they have all worked extremely hard so enjoy the show.
Kelly Fawkes— Assistant Choreographer
I began dancing at the age of 3 and since have not been able to shake my passion for dancing. I’ve performed in various
stage productions, including Variety Performances at top London stages including Her Majesty's Theatre and the London
Palladium, Charity Shows at Wembley and more recently at The Mermaid Theatre, with Pineapple Studios.
On leaving school, I worked for Weststar Holidays as a resident entertainer. I held the position of lead vocalist and dancer
and performed in at least 10 shows a week. It was both physically and mentally demanding, but thoroughly enjoyable as I
was doing a job I loved and this is where my skills come in to play with Spotlight Productions, I'm Sarah's right hand wom-
an and I help choreograph the dance routines and make sure that the dancers perform to their highest ability. When I'm
not helping out at Spotlight I'm running my own Dancewear Supplies Shop in St Neots, - 'Kelly Marie's'. I have now been
open a year and am loving being a business woman and fulfilling another of my ambitions in life. So what does the future
hold for me? Well my next venture is to qualify as a dance teacher...so watch this space!
Stage Manager Elena Carpenter Front of House Janette Burton
Sebastian Budin
Assistant Stage Nicola Valderez Charmain Flack
Manager Eileen Harris
Hannah Flack
Sound Roger Waldock
Mollie Flack
Sarah Wilkinson
Set design & Graham Wilkinson Hair Students from Peterborough Regional College
Build Simon Pergande
Mick Brightwell
Philip Tyte
Back stage crew Mick Brightwell Wardrobe Freda Wilkinson
Philip Tyte Alison Whitehouse
Bruno Smith Carolyn Hodgson
Beth Abraham
Charlotte Whitehouse
Catherine James
Make-up Team Kelly Fawkes Hannah Abbott
Amy Nelson Adrienne Joy
Laura Harris Hannah Brown
Mary-Jane Jean-Maraine Chloe Brown
Felicity Jenkinson Felicity Forshaw
Emily Moore
Spotlight Costume/Set Hire
We have a huge number of costumes and evening/prom dresses
available for hire, at very reasonable rates and can be viewed at
our barn in Hilton by appointment. We can also post them any-
where within the UK. Many are from our past productions of
Grease (1950's), A Whitechapel Tale (Victorian) and from this
production of Bugsy Malone (1920's). However, we also have many
other costumes that would work for plays and shows set in the
1960's and 1970's. We also have a good selection of pantomime
costumes and fancy dress. So whether it's for a theatrical pro-
duction, a special party/prom, or for Fancy Dress, please contact
us for more information, or visit our website:
E Mail: info@Spotlight-theatre.co.uk
Tel: 01480 433414 or 01480 450948
www.spotlight-theatre.co.uk
Like many non-profit making organisations, budgets are a constant issue for us. Putting on
a show like this one is a very expensive affair. So we are always looking for sponsors and
organisations who will assist us by providing goods, services or just plain hard cash!!!
Without the help of the following organisations and people, this show would not have been
possible, and so the cast, crew, and everyone on the Spotlight team would like to say a
Great Big Thank You To All Of Them!!!!
Huntingdon Town Council for their continued Financial Support
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The Heart Foundation at Stamford
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Jewsons
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S.i.m.a.d.s
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Members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society
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Bees Knees Carriage Company
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The Scarecrow Patch Ostrich Farm
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Trustline
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Lloyds TSB
SIMADS
St. Ives Music and
Drama Society
The Scarecrow Patch Ostrich
Farm
Eagle Rd, Spalford,
Nottinghamshire
NG23 7HA
Tel: 01522 778566
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