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{{Infobox FHODS Production
{{Infobox Production
| title = [[Annie]]
| title           = Annie
| image = [[File:Annie_(2025).jpg||300px|center]]
| image           = Annie_(2025).jpg
| caption = Annie promotional image
| caption         = Annie promotional image
| dates = 27 June - 5 July 2025
| dates           = 27 June–5 July 2025
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]]
| venue           = [[The Tower Theatre]]
| director = [[Steve Hawkins]]
| director       = [[Steve Hawkins]]
| producer = [[Alice Hawkins]]
| musicaldirector = [[Samuel Robinson]]
| musicaldirector = [[Samuel Robinson]]
| choreographer = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
| choreographer   = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
| producer        = [[Alice Hawkins]]
| writer          = [[Thomas Meehan]] (book), Charles Strouse (music), Martin Charnin (lyrics)
| license        = Amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International
}}
}}


The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented ''Annie'' on 27th June - 5th July 2025 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Musical Theatre International.
The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented ''Annie'' by [[Thomas Meehan]] on 27th June–5th July 2025 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
 
== Foreword ==


=Foreword=
The stage musical ''Annie'' is a timeless classic. At its core is the endearing orphan Annie, whose charm shines through despite her challenging circumstances. ''Annie'' embodies an enduring message of hope and resilience, reflecting the socio-economic landscape of America in 1933, during the Great Depression and the Roosevelt administration's New Deal initiatives.
The stage musical ''Annie'' is a timeless classic. At its core is the endearing orphan Annie, whose charm shines through despite her challenging circumstances. ''Annie'' embodies an enduring message of hope and resilience, reflecting the socio-economic landscape of America in 1933, during the Great Depression and the Roosevelt administration's New Deal initiatives.


The production ahs presented an exhilarating challenge for the cast, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the production team for their hard work in creating this joyful production. Collaborating with such talented young performers has been a remarkable experience.
The production has presented an exhilarating challenge for the cast, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the production team for their hard work in creating this joyful production. Collaborating with such talented young performers has been a remarkable experience.


I would also like to express my appreciation to the Creative Team, including the exceptionally skilled Choreographer Sophie Burgess-Adams and Maestro Sam Robinson. Thanks must go to our wonderful costume team who have worked tirelessly to create all the fabulous costumes for this show, Emma Franks, Liz Rutland and Wendy Allum. Special thanks go to our set builders, lighting and sound designers/operators, Myra for her prop management, and the outstanding Michael Pearce as Stage Manager. A special acknowledgement is due to my wonderful producer, Alice Hawkins, without whom I would undoubtably be adrift. Gratitude is also extended to our Child Protection Officer, Karen, and all the chaperones who selflessly dedicate their time to ensure the safety of our younger cast members. This production would not be feasible without their invaluable contributions.
I would also like to express my appreciation to the Creative Team, including the exceptionally skilled Choreographer Sophie Burgess-Adams and Maestro Sam Robinson. Thanks must go to our wonderful costume team who have worked tirelessly to create all the fabulous costumes for this show, Emma Franks, Liz Rutland and Wendy Allum. Special thanks go to our set builders, lighting and sound designers/operators, Myra for her prop management, and the outstanding Michael Pearce as Stage Manager. A special acknowledgement is due to my wonderful producer, Alice Hawkins, without whom I would undoubtedly be adrift. Gratitude is also extended to our Child Protection Officer, Karen, and all the chaperones who selflessly dedicate their time to ensure the safety of our younger cast members. This production would not be feasible without their invaluable contributions.


The saying goes, "Never work with children or animals," yet we have thoroughly enjoyed doing both! I must highlight our young cast, the 'Annies' and orphans, who were chosen from over 38 children duringopen auditions. Their high energy, patience, and enthusiasm, combined with their individual and collective talents, have led to incredible rehearsals, and it has been a joy to work alongside them.
The saying goes, "Never work with children or animals," yet we have thoroughly enjoyed doing both! I must highlight our young cast, the 'Annies' and orphans, who were chosen from over 38 children during open auditions. Their high energy, patience, and enthusiasm, combined with their individual and collective talents, have led to incredible rehearsals, and it has been a joy to work alongside them.


Additionally, we are grateful to our friends Mike and Hannah Manton for allowing their dog Teddy to portray Sandy, one of the most iconic canine roles in musical theatre. We hope he enjoys the experience as much as we do!
Additionally, we are grateful to our friends Mike and Hannah Manton for allowing their dog Teddy to portray Sandy, one of the most iconic canine roles in musical theatre. We hope he enjoys the experience as much as we do!
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I recently learned that the song "Tomorrow" is performed every 20 minutes somewhere in the world. I hope you leave the theatre this evening with that melody in your heart and that you thoroughly enjoy our production!
I recently learned that the song "Tomorrow" is performed every 20 minutes somewhere in the world. I hope you leave the theatre this evening with that melody in your heart and that you thoroughly enjoy our production!


'''[[Steve Hawkins]]''', ''Director''
'''[[Steve Hawkins]]''' ''Director''
 
== Cast ==


=Cast=
=== Principal Cast ===
{{div col}}
* [[Miles Record]] ''as Annie (Team A)''
* [[Miles Record]] ''as Annie (Team A)''
* [[Violet Hawkins]] ''as Annie (Team B)''
* [[Violet Hawkins]] ''as Annie (Team B)''
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* [[Richard Hawkins]] ''as Oliver Warbucks''
* [[Richard Hawkins]] ''as Oliver Warbucks''
* [[Rosie Devlin]] ''as Grace Farrell''
* [[Rosie Devlin]] ''as Grace Farrell''
* [[Luke Jones]] ''as Bundles McCloskey/Bert Healy/Roosevelt''
* [[Luke Jones]] ''as Bundles McCloskey / Bert Healy / Roosevelt''
* [[Jack Willcox]] ''as Drake/Fred McCracken/Wacky''
* [[Jack Willcox]] ''as Drake / Fred McCracken / Wacky''
* [[Chris Willcox]] ''as Rooster''
* [[Chris Willcox]] ''as Rooster''
* [[Katy Hydon]] ''as Lily St Regis''
* [[Katy Hydon]] ''as Lily St Regis''
* [[Teddy Manton]] ''as Sandy''
* [[Teddy Manton]] ''as Sandy''
{{div col end}}


==Adult Ensemble==
=== Adult Ensemble ===
{{div col}}
* [[Caroline Dowling]] ''as Assistant Dog Catcher / Hooverville Resident / Servant / NYC Show Cast''
* [[Caroline Dowling]] ''as Assistant Dog Catcher/Hooverville Resident/Servant/NYC Show Cast''
* [[Emma Franks]] ''as Hooverville Resident / Mrs Pugh / NYC Show Cast''
* [[Emma Franks]] ''as Hooverville Resident/Mrs Pugh/NYC Show Cast''
* [[George Perkins]] ''as Hooverville Resident / Servant / NYC Taxi Driver / Ickes''
* [[George Perkins]] ''as Hooverville Resident/Servant/NYC Taxi Driver/Ickes''
* [[Jess Hill]] ''as Hooverville Resident / Mrs Greer / NYC Show Cast / Ronnie Boylan / Howe''
* [[Jack Willcox]] ''as Hooverville Resident/NYC Showman''
* [[Katy-Scarlett Coveney]] ''as Hooverville Resident / Annette / Star to be / Bonnie Boylan''
* [[Jess Hill]] ''as Hooverville Resident/Mrs Greer/NYC Show Cast/Ronnie Boylan/Howe''
* [[Olivia Coley]] ''as Dog Catcher / Sophie / Cecille / NYC Show Cast / Sound Effects Man / Morganthau''
* [[Katy Hydon]] ''as Hooverville Resident''
* [[Paul Moran]] ''as Lt. Ward / Judge Brandeis''
* [[Katy-Scarlett Coveney]] ''as Hooverville Resident/Annette/Star to be/Bonnie Boylan''
* [[Tracey Silvester]] ''as Apple Seller / Servant / Usherette / Connie Boylan / Perkins''
* [[Luke Jones]] ''as Hooverville Resident/Servant/NYC Resident''
* [[Olivia Coley]] ''as Dog Catcher/Sophie/Cecille/NYC Show Cast/Sound Effects Man/Morganthau''
* [[Paul Moran]] ''as Lt. Ward/Judge Brandeis''
* [[Tracey Silvester]] ''as Apple seller/Servant/Usherette/Connie Boylan/Perkins''
{{div col end}}


==Named Orphans==
=== Named Orphans — Team A ===
===Team A===
* [[Annabel Prineas]] ''as Pepper''
* [[Annabel Prineas]] ''as Pepper''
* [[Darcey Parry]] ''as Duffy''
* [[Darcey Parry]] ''as Duffy''
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* [[Orla O'Callaghan]] ''as Molly''
* [[Orla O'Callaghan]] ''as Molly''


===Team B===
=== Named Orphans — Team B ===
* [[Flo Hills=Lawes]] ''as Pepper''
* [[Flo Hills-Lawes]] ''as Pepper''
* [[Hattie Sparks]] ''as Duffy''
* [[Hattie Sparks]] ''as Duffy''
* [[Bethany Giles]] ''as Kate''
* [[Bethany Giles]] ''as Kate''
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* [[Annabelle Gibson]] ''as Molly''
* [[Annabelle Gibson]] ''as Molly''


==Ensemble Orphans==
=== Ensemble Orphans — Team A ===
===Team A===
* [[Laurel Scott]]
* [[Laurel Scott]]
* [[Amelia Huntley]]
* [[Amelia Huntley]]
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* [[Leo Willcox]]
* [[Leo Willcox]]


===Team B===
=== Ensemble Orphans — Team B ===
* [[Tehilah Jepson]]
* [[Tehilah Jepson]]
* [[Annie Gage]]
* [[Annie Gage]]
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* [[Harper Smith]]
* [[Harper Smith]]


=Production Team=
== Production Team ==
* '''Director:''' [[Steve Hawkins]]
 
* '''Producer:''' [[Alice Hawkins]]
'''Direction & Music'''
* '''Musical Director:''' [[Samuel Robinson]]
* '''Director''': [[Steve Hawkins]]
* '''Choreographer:''' [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
* '''Musical Director''': [[Samuel Robinson]]
* '''Stage Manager:''' [[Michael Pearce]]
* '''Choreographer''': [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
* '''Deputy Stage Managers:''' [[Leigh Chambers]] and [[Lily Rushin]]
 
* '''Lighting:''' [[Rebecca Pyburn]]
'''Production'''
* '''Sound:''' [[Jake Wallis]]
* '''Producer''': [[Alice Hawkins]]
* '''Set Design:''' [[Chris Willcox]]
* '''Stage Manager''': [[Michael Pearce]]
* '''Set Construction:''' [[Chris Willcox]] and [[Myra Collingridge]]
* '''Deputy Stage Managers''': [[Leigh Chambers]] & [[Lily Rushin]]
* '''Props:''' [[Myra Collingridge]]
* '''Child Protection Officer''': [[Karen Prineas]]
* '''Costume:''' [[Emma Franks]], [[Wendy Allum]] and [[Liz Rutland]]
 
* '''Backstage:''' [[Myra Collingridge]], [[Eleanor Prineas]] and [[Andrea Reid]]
'''Design & Technical'''
* '''Design/Media:''' [[Malcolm Laye]] and [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
* '''Set Design''': [[Chris Willcox]]
* '''FHODS Marketing:''' [[Merewyn Forrest]]
* '''Set Construction''': [[Chris Willcox]] & [[Myra Collingridge]]
* '''Photography:''' [[Chris Henry]] and [[David Shackle]]
* '''Lighting''': [[Rebecca Pyburn]]
* '''Child Protection Officer:''' [[Karen Prineas]]
* '''Sound''': [[Jake Wallis]]
* '''Props''': [[Myra Collingridge]]
* '''Backstage''': [[Myra Collingridge]], [[Eleanor Prineas]] & [[Andrea Reid]]
 
'''Wardrobe & Media'''
* '''Costume''': [[Emma Franks]], [[Wendy Allum]] & [[Liz Rutland]]
* '''Design/Media''': [[Malcolm Laye]] & [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
* '''Photography''': [[Chris Henry]] & [[David Shackle]]
* '''FHODS Marketing''': [[Merewyn Forrest]]
 
== For The Tower Theatre ==


=For The Tower Theatre=
* '''Events & Marketing Manager''': [[Michelle Hartley]]
* '''Events and Marketing Manager:''' [[Michelle Hartley]]
* '''Front of House Manager''': [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
* '''Front of House Manager:''' [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
* '''Theatre Technician''': [[Emil Jansen]]
* '''Theatre Technician:''' [[Emil Jansen]]


FHODS extends its thanks to the Front of House volunteers and Bar Team. Anyone interested in joining the team can contact Joanne Pearce at foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.
FHODS extends its thanks to the Front of House volunteers and Bar Team. Anyone interested in joining the team can contact Joanne Pearce at [mailto:foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk].


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[[Category:Productions at The Tower Theatre]]
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 23 July 2026

Annie
Annie promotional image
Production Details
Dates27 June–5 July 2025
VenueThe Tower Theatre
DirectorSteve Hawkins
WriterThomas Meehan (book), Charles Strouse (music), Martin Charnin (lyrics)
ProducerAlice Hawkins
Musical DirectorSamuel Robinson
ChoreographerSophie Burgess-Adams
Amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International

The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society presented Annie by Thomas Meehan on 27th June–5th July 2025 at The Tower Theatre, Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Foreword

The stage musical Annie is a timeless classic. At its core is the endearing orphan Annie, whose charm shines through despite her challenging circumstances. Annie embodies an enduring message of hope and resilience, reflecting the socio-economic landscape of America in 1933, during the Great Depression and the Roosevelt administration's New Deal initiatives.

The production has presented an exhilarating challenge for the cast, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the production team for their hard work in creating this joyful production. Collaborating with such talented young performers has been a remarkable experience.

I would also like to express my appreciation to the Creative Team, including the exceptionally skilled Choreographer Sophie Burgess-Adams and Maestro Sam Robinson. Thanks must go to our wonderful costume team who have worked tirelessly to create all the fabulous costumes for this show, Emma Franks, Liz Rutland and Wendy Allum. Special thanks go to our set builders, lighting and sound designers/operators, Myra for her prop management, and the outstanding Michael Pearce as Stage Manager. A special acknowledgement is due to my wonderful producer, Alice Hawkins, without whom I would undoubtedly be adrift. Gratitude is also extended to our Child Protection Officer, Karen, and all the chaperones who selflessly dedicate their time to ensure the safety of our younger cast members. This production would not be feasible without their invaluable contributions.

The saying goes, "Never work with children or animals," yet we have thoroughly enjoyed doing both! I must highlight our young cast, the 'Annies' and orphans, who were chosen from over 38 children during open auditions. Their high energy, patience, and enthusiasm, combined with their individual and collective talents, have led to incredible rehearsals, and it has been a joy to work alongside them.

Additionally, we are grateful to our friends Mike and Hannah Manton for allowing their dog Teddy to portray Sandy, one of the most iconic canine roles in musical theatre. We hope he enjoys the experience as much as we do!

I recently learned that the song "Tomorrow" is performed every 20 minutes somewhere in the world. I hope you leave the theatre this evening with that melody in your heart and that you thoroughly enjoy our production!

Steve Hawkins Director

Cast

Principal Cast

Adult Ensemble

  • Caroline Dowling as Assistant Dog Catcher / Hooverville Resident / Servant / NYC Show Cast
  • Emma Franks as Hooverville Resident / Mrs Pugh / NYC Show Cast
  • George Perkins as Hooverville Resident / Servant / NYC Taxi Driver / Ickes
  • Jess Hill as Hooverville Resident / Mrs Greer / NYC Show Cast / Ronnie Boylan / Howe
  • Katy-Scarlett Coveney as Hooverville Resident / Annette / Star to be / Bonnie Boylan
  • Olivia Coley as Dog Catcher / Sophie / Cecille / NYC Show Cast / Sound Effects Man / Morganthau
  • Paul Moran as Lt. Ward / Judge Brandeis
  • Tracey Silvester as Apple Seller / Servant / Usherette / Connie Boylan / Perkins

Named Orphans — Team A

Named Orphans — Team B

Ensemble Orphans — Team A

Ensemble Orphans — Team B

Production Team

Direction & Music

Production

Design & Technical

Wardrobe & Media

For The Tower Theatre

FHODS extends its thanks to the Front of House volunteers and Bar Team. Anyone interested in joining the team can contact Joanne Pearce at foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.

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