Taunton Thespians Archive - past productions

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding,
adapted by Joan MacAlpine

The Corfield Hall, Taunton 26th – 30th March, 1968
Cast
Tom Jones David Lea
Squire Allworthy Henry Adams
Bridget Allworthy Margaret Tranfield
Jenny Jones Gillian Rugg
Thwackum David Gent
Blifil John Reynolds
Molly Seagrim Pat Dawson
George Seagrim Martin Creed
Squire Western Robin Bush
Sophia Western Janice Rugg
Honour Jennie Barlow
Doctor Martin Creed
Susan Jane Hewlett
Mrs Waters Rosemary Allsworth
Mrs Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Murray
Betty Jane Lockett
Captain Fitzpatrick Arthur Moorhouse
Lord Fellamar Michael Carr
Constable David Gent
First Bystander Martin Creed
Second Bystander Reg Arberry
Woman with a basket Margaret Tranfield
Allworthy’s servant Tim Fawle
Priest John Lock
Executioner Edward (Ted) Goldsmith
Londoners Neil Asprey, Ann Asprey, Maureen Sum, Gillian Rugg, Wendy Richards, Richard Nunn, Beverley Newland
Backstage
Directed by Stanley Musson
Setting designed by Stephen Wilkins
Stage Director Ray Tranfield
Stage Manager Audrey Angell
Lighting Ian Marfell
Assistant Stage Managers Edward (Ted) Goldsmith and Elsie Goldsmith
Properties Yvonne Kershaw and Jean Luckett
Sound Effects Jack Naylor
Wardrobe Mistress Gwen Wilkins
Assisted by Margaret Bartlett, Betty Lea, Sandra Vickery, Pat Evans
Scenic Assistants Chris Gulliford, Elizabeth Mortimer White, John Stevens, John Wilkins
Front of House or Acknowledgments
Front of House Manager Fred Pallett
Stewards Directed by Ken Wills
Programme Sellers Directed by Noreen Marfell
Box Office William Rich
Coffee Betty Lea and Marjorie Balman