2010 - Godspell
Encore Youth Theatre was awarded the National Operatic and Dramatic Association's (NODA) South East Region Accolade of Excellence 2009-10 for District 11 for this production.
NODA Godspell Review
'Not having ever seen Godspell before it was a delight to see a new show. The talented cast produced the tales from the gospels and the parables of Jesus with exceptional comic timing, which lightened the mood of the moral messages being given.
Choreography was very slick and well rehearsed, the wacky costumes and hair along with the painted face make up certainly brought this show up to date.
Doug Revolta (Jesus) gave a charming and sometimes comic performance.
The atmospheric lighting and the huge cross were all that was needed for the set. The band although few in numbers were great.'
Southern Daily Echo Godspell Review
WHILE the score might hark back to its inception in 1970s rock culture, Encore Youth Theatre’s Godspell was a thoroughly refreshing and contemporary affair. At turns funny, poignant and heartfelt, the production brought out the best both in the musical and the multitalented and excellent cast.
Tightly directed and well choreographed, it made exemplary use of the auditorium. The dramatic use of lighting, combined with striking costumes, hair designs and make up melded together into a visually stunning experience.
Doug Revolta has continued to mature as a performer. His Jesus was a towering performance: the charming and charismatic leader of the pack. He was ably matched by Joe Pickering in the dual roles of John and Judas. Jo Cole impressed as tomboy Robin, while Vicki Lampard exuded sass and charm as Sonia.
This was a bravura performance which told its message well.
Principals |
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| Jesus | the charming, funny leader | Doug Revolta (B) |
| John the Baptist / Judas | the charismatic, serious rebel | Joe Pickering (B) |
| Lamar | a bit slow but sweet & innocent | Chris James |
| Jeffrey | impish & playful | James Dewar |
| Herb | the comedian | Adam Diaper |
| Peggy | shy but warm | Katherine Nahajski |
| Robin | the tom boy | Jo Cole |
| Gilmer | the comedienne | Caroline Dorman |
| Speciality Dancers | ||
Rachel Bowler |
Lizzie Bunnage | Lottie Bunnage |
| Maddie Burrough | Holly Crompton | Ellie Dewar |
| Ellie Hanson | Daisy Jones | Holly Overton |
| Miranda Porter | Olivia Stone |
Evie Wragg |
| Chorus | ||
| Lizzie Bunnage | Vicki Gleed | Meredith Hughes |
| Emily Haywood-Smith | Katie Hurst | Olivia Kenchington |
| Anna Redding | Fabs Shea | Nicola Stebbing |
| Amelia Talbot-Weiss | Beth Tyler-Smith | Megan Tyler-Smith |
| Gabrielle Walker | Patrick Daly | Edward Morris |
| Charlie Haywood-Smith (B) | Henry Morris | Rhys Shone |
| (B) Also band | ||
| Band | ||
| Keyboard | Nigel Smith | |
| Rick Norton | ||
| Guitar | Doug Revolta | Cast member |
| Charlie Haywood-Smith | Cast member | |
| Bass Guitar | Dan |
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| Drums | Joe Pickering | Cast member |
| Rhys Shone | ||
| Oboe | Meredith Hughes | Cast member |
