Allo Allo by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft
Heckington Players 2010 spring production was Allo Allo by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft.
Based on the hugely popular TV comedy series, the stage version of ‘Allo Allo’ follows the adventures of René, the hapless café owner in war-torn occupied France, as he and his wife Edith, struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis and kept in a sausage in the cellar. René is hiding two British airmen and is endeavouring, with the help of Resistance, to repatriate them. However, communications with London through wireless disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments he endures in the company of his patrons. Matters come to a head with the news that the Fuhrer is to visit the town and the café becomes filled with tricksters intending to impersonate Hiter before the event. René will need all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life…!
Cast List…
René – Andrew Key
Edith – Jo Marriott
Yvette – Mel Priestley
Michelle – Tina Silkstone
Mimi – Kate Sydney
Colonel Von Strohm – Paul Sharman
Helga – Niki Kirk
Captain Bertorelli – Simon Needham
Herr Flick – John Drury
Crabtree – Ross Turpin
Leclerc – Brian Sewell
Lieutenant Gruber – Matt Brown
General Von Schmelling – Andy Canadine
1st British Airman – Kei Bailey
2nd British Airman – Terry Leighton
Peasants/ German Soldier – Steph and Terry Leighton
Crew List…
Director – Andrew Key
Assistant Director / Prompt – Phyll Redpath
Stage Manager – Helen Hill
Wardrobe Mistress – Ann Grimshaw
Deputy Stage Managers – Clive Musson & Len Bridge
Lighting & Sound – Alec Hill
Set Construction – Helen Hill, Clive Musson & Len Bridge
Front of House Manager – Jo Keightley
Box Office – Jo Keightley & Tina Silkstone
Bar Manager – Keith Gordon
Programme Design – Stuart Wyle
Raffle – Phyllis & Patrick Sherry