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Cinderella 1954
In January 1954 Cinderella was billed as Banbury Cross Players’ 2nd annual pantomime. It took place over 9 performances (including 2 matinees) at Church House, Banbury. A total of 2,739 people saw the show and it was reported that 500 were turned away. This pantomime was written by member Martin Blinkhorn and music written by…
Excerpts from Journey’s End
Banbury Cross Players presented excerpts from Journey’s End by R C Sherriff as a part of the Festival of Remembrance in November 1953.
Here We Come Gathering
Here We Come Gathering by Philip King and Anthony Armstrong was performed by Banbury Cross Players at Church House, Banbury in October 1953. Produced by Bob Horsley, the cast was as follows- Anne Kellaway Margaret Miller Philip Kellaway Don Collins Harriet Kellaway Celia Roberts Rev. James Kellaway John Hill Gray Meredith Ronald Harper George Hawkins…
Worm’s Eye View
Worm’s Eye View by R F Dalderfield was performed by Banbury Cross Players at Church House, Banbury in March 1953. Produced by Spencer Lester, the cast was as follows- Pop Albert Root The Duke Oliver Robinson Mark Frank Watts Mrs Bounty Marjorie Johnson Thelma Joyce Turner Mr Bounty Arthur Stevens Sydney Spooner Peter Garrett Taffy…
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood, Banbury Cross Players’ first pantomime was performed at The Church House, Banbury on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January 1953. Directed by Bob Horsley, the Cast was as follows… The Fairy Queen Janet Harris The Witch Renee Bolton King Wolf John Hill Simple Simon Martin Blinkhorn Red Riding Hood Jill Smith The…
The Flashing Stream by Charles Morgan
The Flashing Stream by Charles Morgan was performed at Church House, Banbury in October 1952.
Dear Brutus by J M Barrie
Banbury Cross Players presented Dear Brutus by J M Barrie at The Town Hall, Banbury in October 1950. More information about Dear Brutus can be seen at publisher Abe Books.
Ladies in Retirement 1946
Banbury Cross Players performed Ladies in Retirement by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham in 1946.
George and Margaret 1946
Banbury Cross Players presented George and Margaret by Gerald Savory from 8th to 11th May 1946 at Christ Church Hall in Broad Street. The play was Produced by The Reverend J. Sholto Douglas and the cast was as follows:- GLADYS – Gwen CoxMALCOLM – Leslie DaviesALICE – Olive H. BrownFRANKIE – Stella DaviesDUDLEY – Ronald…
Candied Peel 1946
In January 1946, Banbury Cross Players presented Candied Peel by Falkland L. Cary at Christ Church Hall, Broad Street, Banbury. The performances between 16th & 19th January raised proceeds in aid of The Horton General Hospital. Produced by The Reverend J. Sholto Douglas the cast was as follows:- JAMES ONDERSLEY – Richard CroucherLUCY FRENCH –…