Elods presents 'Parade' Oct 2017
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Show Details

The award winning ELODS proudly presents

Parade

With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For A New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County),

Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history. In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor’s false testimony seal Leo’s fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion. Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.

Noda : Awards and Nominations

Award: Best Musical - Parade - 2018

Award: Chorus Work for Parade - 2018

Award - For the Inspirational Contribution to the
Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre : Parade 2018

Nomination: Scenic Award for Parade - 2018

Al photos © Eye Definition Photography

Cast 

Leo Frank: Matt Greenbank
Lucille Frank: Katrina Boyd
Hugh Dorsey: Andy Nicol
Gov. Jon Slaton: Steve Milligan
Frankie Epps/Young Soldier: Henry Martin
Tom Watson: Matt Fowler
Jim Conley: Andre Beswick
Newt Lee/Riley: Kaine Lawrence
Mary Phagam: Bonnie Widger
Mrs Phagan: Sarah Henderson
Luther Rosser: Rob Kemp
Britt Craig: Nic Corden
Minnie McKnight: Lisa Nnando-Shillingford
Judge Roan/Old Soldier: Roger Bunnage
Iola Stover: Jude Stoughton
Essie: Lissie Droy
Monteen: Abi Samuel
Angela: Sescia Grelet
Sally Slaton: Alison Hall
Detective Starnes: Richard Hutchinson
Officer Ivey: Mark Tobin
Ensemble: Paul Carpenter, Stef Carpenter, Debby Connor, Mar Copues-Out,
Fiona Corden, Naomi Delamore, David Dowse, Les Gershman, Mark Harris,
Phil Jackson, Emily Kennedy-Neal, Gregor Lusty, Carly McHugh, Carolyn Sobers,
John Stivey, Clare Viccars, David Watts, Helen Wikeley

Production team

Director/Choreographer: Simon Knight
Musical Director: Mark Newport
Production Manager: Fiona Corden
Production Secretary: Greta Jenkins
Stage Manager: Frank Bundle
Lighting Design: John Castle
Sound: Peter Donaghey
Set Design: Simon Knight, Frank Bundle
Wardrobe: Hilary Thorne
Properties: Lesley Clay
Photos: Martin Brannigan (Eye Definition Photography)
Poster / Flyer Design: Sunny Carter
Programme: Corinne Roberts, Sunny Carter, Alison Hall, Naomi Delamore

Band
Violin: Lucia D'Avanzo-Lewis;
Clarinet: Mark Hayes;
Viola: Sebastian Lee;
French Horn: Eddie Morgan;
Cello: Lawrence Durkin;
Percussion: Adam Cowburn;
Bass: Alan Coughlan;
MD/Keyboard: Mark Newport 

 Reviews and comments

Listen to Radio Verulam's review of the show here

"To all the Lovely ELODS, this production was a masterclass in direction, singing, acting and staging , and a well deserved standing ovation! My mum thought you were all professionals and you all were , at one point I think I forgot to breath I was that engrossed, huge congratulations to you all and enjoy the rest of the run xxxx"

"Just wow. Thank you everyone- what a great show. Never heard such amazing singing and the acting was unbelievable. Feel so grateful to have this quality of theatre on our doorstep. Enjoy the rest of the week.x"

"Wow! What a fab production! So powerful and moving. You sounded incredible and acted brilliantly. Well done to all involved and enjoy the rest of the week. Xx"
"Just beautiful. Well done to you all, I loved it. Very overwhelmed and overcome with emotion, you should all be SO proud of yourselves!"

"I am completely wrung out after watching tonight's show. Just amazing and powerful. Thank you, ELODS. X"
"Still thinking about last night's performance - absolutely incredible, I was blown away by the sound in the opening and closing number. Oh and everything in the middle too! Fantastic performances by all the leads, but I loved how much the chorus stood out in every scene they were in, and all the little cameos. Just amazing!! I may have shed a tear or two... Well done everyone xx"

"Completely blown away by you all in Parade tonight! Every single cast member was superb! Special mention to Mr Simon Knight who is a total genius and the incredible Matt and Kat. No words - just genuine emotion (and yes I did blub! I am not ashamed!). A week is not enough....xx"

"Truly amazing show tonight guys. You must be so proud. You absolutely did this show justice (wrong word?) and it was stunning. I can’t pick out names as every one of you played their part to perfection. Loved the set, the Costumes, the gorgeous harmonies, so many tiny details in the direction. The chain gang, the trial scene, the fishing, the tree, the dance, the 'Chairography'! One name worth mentioning - Simon Knight"

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