Merry Widow, 1st to 6th November 2010 Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Original book and lyrics by Victor Leon & Leo Stein Music by Franz Lehar New book and lyrics by Phil Park Music adapted and arranged by Ronald Hanmer This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Glocken Verlag Ltd Director: Peter Davies Musical Director: Graham Albone "You'll find me at Maxim's" lilts the handsome Count Danilovitsch, as he jilts Madame Anna Glavari. And it’s not surprising as you will find the beautiful forms of Lolo, Dodo, Jou- Jou, Frou-Frou, Clo-Clo, and Margot there! Meanwhile, every unattached man in Paris, well 24 of them anyway, is trying desperately to gain a Dance Card to win Anna’s arm at the Potevedrian Ambassador’s ball. This is all performed by Letchworth Arcadians to Franz Lehár’s beautiful music in the ever-popular operetta, The Merry Widow, at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, from 1st to 6th November. Hear, Anna, played by high soprano, Adèle Walker, crack the chandeliers, and find out whether the Widow’s "20 millions" will win over Danilo played by the popular baritone, Wesley Hughes, or whether she finds another suitor. The show is directed by Peter Davies, who also plays the part of the Ambassador, Baron Zeta. Musical direction is by Graham Albone. There is a full professional orchestra and a cast of 50. Tickets are selling fast so call the box office on 01438 363200, or visit www.gordon- craig.co.uk right away. Be sure to book your tickets by Calling the Gordon Craig Box Office on 01438 363200 Online at www.gordon-craig.co.uk The 'Grisettes' The cast Cast list: Anna Adèle Walker Danilo Wesley Hughes Baron Zeta Peter Davies Valencienne Stephanie Seal Camille Stephen Chalkley Njegus Brian Seal St Brioche Tim Dawes Cascada Michael Niles Kromov Roger Newman Turner Olga Diana Davis Bogdanovitsch James Hayward Pritsch Cathal Prendergast Sylvia Elizabeth Shaw Praskovia Nicola Niles Grisettes Juliette Albone, Frances Aylin, Gilly Mackilligan, Nicola Niles, Elizabeth Shaw, Lucy Walker