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Hilarious Night Out!

(Christchurch Press Review)

PRIVATES ON PARADE
by Peter Nichols, music by Denis King

Performance dates...

March 4th - 15th

“A sparkling comedy with satire, soldiers and sequins!”

“an exhilarating mix of pastiche and politics; and, at its very best.”
THE GUARDIAN

"Brings a new meaning to army camp!”
WHAT’S ON STAGE

“More serious themes of romance, rites of passage, gun-running, corruption and terrorist attacks are seamlessly integrated into the concert party follies.”
WHAT’S ON STAGE

About the play...

Malaya 1948 and the British Army is fighting communism. One of its secret weapons is the bawdy humour and musical revue of the Song and Dance Unit South East Asia – better known as SADUSEA.

Captain Terri Dennis attempts to create a sparkling show, despite being landed with a bunch of wet behind the ears recruits who can’t tell a tap step from a tea cup.

Under the increasingly deranged eye of a Sergeant Major convinced that Christianity can overcome Communism, new boy Steven Flowers tries to keep his nerve before losing his virginity.

Based on playwright Nichols’ own experiences entertaining the troops during his national service, Privates On Parade is a portrait of a forgotten struggle and an affectionate musical tribute to the British Army entertainment corps. Expect strong language, nudity, song, dance and comedy.

Cast

Acting Lieutenant Sylvia Morgan

Rachel Walsh

Private Steven Flowers

Edward Bijl

Acting Captain Terri Dennis

Raoul Neave

Sergeant Major Reg Drummond

Robbie Hunt

Leading Aircraftman Eric Young-Love

David Sheard

Corporal Len Bonny

Paddy Scott

Flight-Sergeant Kevin Cartwrigh

Matt Powell

Lance Corporal Charles Bishop

Saul Gibney

Lee

Kahurangi Bronsson-George

Cheng

Ricky Didham

Major Giles Flack

John Caldwell

Company Bugler

Saul Gibney

Production Team

Director

Robert Gilbert

Music Director

Sue McLauchlan

Choreographer

Terry Regan

Set Design

Julian Southgate

Costumes

Liz Robert

Lighting

Craig Hutcheson

Lighting Assistant

Jareth Paulsen

Production Manager

Rozena Hallum

Assistant Prod. Manager

Blair Kershaw

Stage Managers

Brenda Hayes and Angela Doudney

Dialect Coach, Army Drill

Norman Forsey

Properties

Norman Forsey and Sue Purdie