Telling the heart-wrenching love story of Mack Sennett, who founded the studios responsible for filming the Keystone Cops and other silent movies, and Mabel Normand, a silver screen star with whom he had a tempestuous relationship, Mack and Mabel combines comedy from the golden age of Hollywood with behind-the-scenes drama.
Well-known songs, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, include I Won’t Send Roses, Time Heals Everything, Movies Were Movies and Tap Your Troubles Away.
Mack and Mabel follows in the footsteps of Me and My Girl, the previous musical staged by the two groups. Independently, Small Pond has since staged The Vicar of Dibley and Studio Theatre a number of productions including Lullaby of Broadway and Travels With My Aunt.
Directed by Lee Baxendale with choreography by Pemela Beecham, the company comprises performers from across North Devon. Neil Rudd plays Mack with Joanie Slater as Mabel, supported by principals, an ensemble of more than 20 singers and dancers and a 13-piece orchestra toensure this production with its professional stage makes a big impression on North Devon audiences.
From the writer of Hello, Dolly! and Le Cage Aux Folles – music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Book by Michael Stewart. Originally directed by Gower Champion.
Principals
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Mack Sennett - Neil Rudd
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Mabel Normand, an actress - Joanie Slater
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Lottie Ames - Licha Parkhouse
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SEL Clarke
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Fatty Arbuckle - Mike Bennett
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Frank Capra, a writer - James Rushton
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Estelle, Mack’s assistant - Debbie Hadley
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Ella - Elizabeth Kemp
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William Desmond-Taylor - Alan Bailey
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Andy, a grip - Colin Plows
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A.D. Williams
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Kessel, a producer - Jake Goodenough
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Baumann, Kessel's partner - Tony Parker
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Ensemble
Playing Studio Staff, Party Guests and Actors
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Bill Chaplin
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Bill Chaplin
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Win Clason
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Clive Clason
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Alice Hill
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Chris Hill Gardening & Ground Maintenance
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Helen Lamerton
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Goodenough Florist
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Carla Morgan
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Jewel's Hair Salon
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Lisa Morgan
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Julie Moore
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The Pantry
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Derek Richards
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Alan Jackson’s Shoe Repairs
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Julie Stonestreet
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David Ravenscroft Optometrist
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Phil Stroud
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Nana Sue’s Sunfoods
Ilfracombe’s health store
16 High Street, Ilfracombe
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Brian Thomas
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Hairport
gentlemen’s hairdresser
114 High Street, Ilfracombe
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Jean Watkins
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Sustainable Timber Frames
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Keiran Wenman
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Rainbow Fish & Chips and Café
43 High Street, Ilfracombe
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Jade Whapham
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Arabesque Dance Boutique
5 High Street, Ilfracombe
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Erica Woolgar
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Mike Turton’s Family Butchers
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Dancers
Bathing Beauties and Tappers
Stephanie Coats, Amee Hastings, Charlotte Calvert, Sharna Embrey, Chloe Hardman, Kayleigh Haydock, Elisha Lawrence-Bardsley, Charlotte Passmore, Jazzi Pollard, Emma Quinn, Charlotte Redman, Rebecca Varley
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Lobster Pot Bakery
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Pedlar’s
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Tinker Tailor Party Shop
31 High Street, Ilfracombe
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Mack and Mabel
Studio Theatre and Small Pond Productions joined forces once again for the North Devon premiere of Mack and Mabel at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, North Devon from 14 to 16 October 2010.
