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| title = | | eyebrow = FHODS Production · 2024 | ||
| image = | | title = Hobson's Choice | ||
| caption = Hobson's Choice promotional image | | sub = By Harold Brighouse · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone | ||
| dates = | }} | ||
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]] | |||
{{Infobox Production | |||
| title = Hobson's Choice | |||
| image = Hobsons_Choice_(2024).jpg | |||
| caption = Hobson's Choice promotional image | |||
| dates = 16–18 May 2024 | |||
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]] | |||
| director = [[Graham Jeffery]] | | director = [[Graham Jeffery]] | ||
| producer = [[Becki Reynolds]] | | producer = [[Becki Reynolds]] | ||
| writer = [[Harold Brighouse]] | |||
| license = Amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. | |||
}} | }} | ||
The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented ''Hobson's Choice'' on | The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] presented ''Hobson's Choice'' on 16th–18th May 2024 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. | ||
= | {{FHODS Section|Director's Note}} | ||
''Hobson's Choice'' was first produced in London in 1916 and, since then, has remained popular with both professional and amateur theatre companies alike. In fact, it was the last production at FHODS' [[The Little Theatre|Little Theatre]] in 2006, before they moved to [[The Tower Theatre]]. | |||
{{FHODS Foreword | |||
| text = ''Hobson's Choice'' was first produced in London in 1916 and, since then, has remained popular with both professional and amateur theatre companies alike. In fact, it was the last production at FHODS' [[The Little Theatre|Little Theatre]] in 2006, before they moved to [[The Tower Theatre]]. | |||
Although more than 100 years old, the play remains both contemporary and honest, with ideas and attitudes concerning gender roles and class divisions. By updating the play to a more modern era, I feel it brings it closer to us. | Although more than 100 years old, the play remains both contemporary and honest, with ideas and attitudes concerning gender roles and class divisions. By updating the play to a more modern era, I feel it brings it closer to us. | ||
Two of the key themes of the play are the right of women to determine their own lives, and the rebellion of the younger generation against their parents' outdated values; concepts that were very | Two of the key themes of the play are the right of women to determine their own lives, and the rebellion of the younger generation against their parents' outdated values; concepts that were very much to the fore in the mid 60s. | ||
''Hobson's Choice'' is at heart a very human story; a love story in fact. | ''Hobson's Choice'' is at heart a very human story; a love story in fact. | ||
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It may be set in Lancashire and detail the decline and fall of a tyrannical Salford shoe shop owner, but it is about people everywhere. I hope you enjoy it. | It may be set in Lancashire and detail the decline and fall of a tyrannical Salford shoe shop owner, but it is about people everywhere. I hope you enjoy it. | ||
This is my debut as a director for FHODS and I couldn't have asked for a finer cast or better technical and backstage support to tell our story. So, welcome to Salford in 1966 and to Hobson's shoe shop... | This is my debut as a director for FHODS and I couldn't have asked for a finer cast or better technical and backstage support to tell our story. So, welcome to Salford in 1966 and to Hobson's shoe shop... | ||
...Rebooted! | ...Rebooted! | ||
| author = [[Graham Jeffery]] | |||
| role = Director | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|Cast}} | |||
=Cast= | {{FHODS Cast | ||
| group1_label = Cast | |||
| group1_style = leads | |||
| group1 = | |||
[[Patrick McNamee]];;Henry Horatio Hobson | |||
[[Alice Hawkins]];;Maggie Hobson | |||
[[Rachael Parry-Taylor]];;Alice Hobson | |||
[[Karen Prineas]];;Vickey Hobson | |||
[[Graham Burgess]];;Albert Prosser | |||
[[Murray Ethell]];;Fred Beenstock | |||
[[Chris Henry]];;William Mossop | |||
[[Eleanor Prineas]];;Ada Figgins | |||
[[Paul Moran]];;Jim Heeler | |||
[[Charmian Heselden]];;Mrs Hepworth | |||
[[Ben Forrest]];;Dr Macfarlane | |||
[[James Durkin]];;Timothy Tubby Wadlow | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|Production Team}} | |||
=For The Tower Theatre | {{FHODS Crew | ||
| section1_label = Direction & Production | |||
| section1 = | |||
Director;;[[Graham Jeffery]] | |||
Producer;;[[Becki Reynolds]] | |||
Stage Manager;;[[Owen Wilshire]] | |||
Deputy Stage Manager;;[[Nicola Jarrett]] | |||
Prompt;;[[Jeanette Lewis]] | |||
| section2_label = Design & Technical | |||
| section2 = | |||
Set Design;;[[Robert Emptage]] | |||
Set Construction;;[[Graham Burgess]], [[Ben Forrest]], [[Graham Jeffery]], [[Pat McNamee]], [[Rachael Parry-Taylor]], [[Karen Prineas]], [[Paul Hoveman]], [[Michael Pearce]], [[Chris Henry]], [[Robert Emptage]], [[David Lewis]], [[John Kennett]], [[Murray Ethell]] & [[Nat Shucksmith]] | |||
Lighting;;[[Dan Smith (Lighting Designer)]] | |||
Sound;;[[Steve Hawkins]] | |||
| section3_label = Backstage & Wardrobe | |||
| section3 = | |||
Stage Right;;[[Myra Collingridge]] | |||
Stage Left;;[[Hannah Manton]] | |||
Stagehand;;[[Paul Milton]] | |||
Props;;[[Myra Collingridge]] | |||
Wardrobe;;[[David Lewis]] & [[Denise Lewis]] | |||
Hair & Wigs;;[[Davey Lewis]] | |||
| section4_label = Media & Marketing | |||
| section4 = | |||
Illustrations;;[[Eleanor Prineas]] | |||
Artwork & Design;;[[Aaron Birks]] | |||
Media;;[[Malcolm Laye]] | |||
Marketing;;[[Merewyn Forrest]] | |||
Photography;;[[George Holness]] | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|For The Tower Theatre}} | |||
{{FHODS Venue| | |||
Technical Theatre Manager;;[[Robert White]] | |||
Events & Marketing Manager;;[[Michelle Hartley]] | |||
Duty Manager;;[[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]] | |||
Box Office & Admin;;[[Ella Riley]] | |||
}} | |||
[[Category:Productions]] | [[Category:Productions written by Harold Brighouse]] | ||
[[Category:2024]] | [[Category:2024 Productions]] | ||
[[Category:Productions at The Tower Theatre]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:26, 16 June 2026
Hobson's Choice
By Harold Brighouse · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone
| Hobson's Choice | |
.jpg) Hobson's Choice promotional image | |
| Production Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16–18 May 2024 |
| Venue | The Tower Theatre |
| Director | Graham Jeffery |
| Writer | Harold Brighouse |
| Producer | Becki Reynolds |
| Amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. | |
The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society presented Hobson's Choice on 16th–18th May 2024 at The Tower Theatre, Folkestone. An amateur production by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
Director's Note
Hobson's Choice was first produced in London in 1916 and, since then, has remained popular with both professional and amateur theatre companies alike. In fact, it was the last production at FHODS' Little Theatre in 2006, before they moved to The Tower Theatre.
Although more than 100 years old, the play remains both contemporary and honest, with ideas and attitudes concerning gender roles and class divisions. By updating the play to a more modern era, I feel it brings it closer to us.
Two of the key themes of the play are the right of women to determine their own lives, and the rebellion of the younger generation against their parents' outdated values; concepts that were very much to the fore in the mid 60s.
Hobson's Choice is at heart a very human story; a love story in fact.
It is also very funny.
It may be set in Lancashire and detail the decline and fall of a tyrannical Salford shoe shop owner, but it is about people everywhere. I hope you enjoy it.
This is my debut as a director for FHODS and I couldn't have asked for a finer cast or better technical and backstage support to tell our story. So, welcome to Salford in 1966 and to Hobson's shoe shop...
...Rebooted!
- Graham Jeffery, Director
Cast
Production Team
Direction & Production
- Director – Graham Jeffery
ProducerDesign & Technical
- Set Design – Robert Emptage
Set ConstructionBackstage & Wardrobe
- Stage Right – Myra Collingridge
Stage LeftMedia & Marketing
- Illustrations – Eleanor Prineas
Artwork & Design