Author: BCP-Media-Team

Men of the World by John Godber
Banbury Cross Players presented Men of the World by John Godber at The Mill Arts Centre in July 2008. It was Directed by Linda Shaw.The Cast was as follows: Frank – Julie RobinsonStick – Marc GriffithsLarry – Heward Simpson Programme Photos Director Linda Shaw set out her thoughts about this production. “ .. I’M STILL…

Breaking the Code by Hugh Whitemore
Banbury Cross Players performed Breaking the Code by Hugh Whitemore from 30th April to 3rd May 2008. Directed by Anne Bloor, the cast was as follows:- Alan Turing – Bruce WaltonRon Miller(Alan’s Lover) – Nik LesterChris Morcom(Alan’s Schoolfriend) – Mark FairbairnMick Ross(Police Sergeant) – Jem TurnerSara Turing(Alan’s Mother) – Janice LakeJohn Smith(Govt Official) – Patrick…

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime
Banbury Cross Players presented Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime – adapted from Oscar Wilde’s story by Constance Cox – at The Mill Arts Centre in February 2008. Directed by Terry Gallager the cast was as follows:- Baines – Neil SmithLord Arthur Savile – Ben PearceSybil Merton – Samantha RobinsonThe Dean of Paddington – Bob ClementLady Windermere…

Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates
Banbury Cross Players presented Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates, written by Paul Reakes, at The Mill Arts Centre from 22 November to 1 December 2007 a total of 9 performances. Directed by Liz Riley, the cast was as follows:- Bessie – Karen StiffWilly – Roger RileyMa Crusoe – Nik LesterCaptain Bowsprit – Lee DwyerBlackbeard –…

Fumed Oak by Noel Coward
Banbury Cross Players performed the one act play Fumed Oak by Noel Coward as part of the Season Preview evening in autumn 2007. Directed By Peter Bloor, the cast was as follows: Henry Gow – Andy AllenDoris Gow – Janice LakeElsie Gow – Alice WhiteMrs Rocket – Anne Bloor Season Preview Programme

The Dresser by Ronald Harwood
Banbury Cross Players presented The Dresser by Ronald Harwood at The Mill Arts Centre in July 2007. Unfortunately flooding caused the cancellation of two out of four performances. Directed by Clare Lester the cast was as follows:- Sir – Tony NealeNorman – Nik LesterHer Ladyship – June RonsonMadge – Marilyn FairbairnIrene – Anna UrquhartGeoffrey Thornton…

The Pocket Dream by Elly Brewer and Sandi Toksvig
Banbury Cross Players performed The Pocket Dream at The Mill Theatre in May 2007. Directed by Linda Shaw, the cast was as follows: Theseus – Graham StuartHippolyta – Phyllida BrewsterHermia – Theadora BennettLysander – Anthony HarpurDemetrius – Patrick WardHelena – Deirdre DaviesEgeus – Peter StewartPhilostrate – Michael PerrinOberon – Christopher PackTitania – Phyllida BrewsterPuck –…

3 in 1 – 2007
In February 2007 Banbury Cross Players presented 3 one-act plays in place of their normal full length play.

Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce
Tom’s Midnight Garden was chosen for our 2006 Christmas Show. It ran from 23rd November to 2nd December with matinees on each Saturday. The book was written by Philippa Pearce and adapted for the stage by David Wood. The show calls for a number of child actors and to perform the show no less than…

Sex, Drugs Rick ‘n’ Noel Reviews
Review Written by Maurice Smith, The Loft, Leamington Spa – Jul 06 When I decided to come and see BCP’s production of Sex, Drugs and Rick and Noel, I was not sure which version I would see. There is a play version and a musical version. Or it would be more correct to say a…









