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APRIL – 10 MAY 2008
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Frank Daniels Trio were a singing, dancing, comedy sensation.
A Wow! Top of the Bill! Socko! Frank, the manager, was always
on the left. Tony, the comedy man, was always on the right.
Both men adored the girl in the middle – the beautiful Sarah.
The perfect recipe for an entangled triangle. Sarah yearned
for the more exciting Tony to declare his love, but it was the
stable Frank who made the first move. She accepted. And so they
married and lived happily – well, almost – ever after. That
was in the 60’s. Music changed. Styles changed. The trio disbanded.
Sarah often thought about Tony. Tony wondered about Sarah. And
when, years later, the three friends re-unite, memories and
yearnings return – this time offering a second chance for true
happiness. Will they dare to take it? With stand-up comedy and
‘grumpy old men’, this emotional roller coaster of a play will
confirm the old adage that ‘truth will out’. Ron Aldridge’s
two previous comedies, ‘YOU’RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE’ and ‘IT’S NEVER
TOO LATE’ had huge successes at The Mill. We are delighted to
welcome him back with this wonderfully funny and touching new
play, that will ensure a truly memorable and laughter–filled
evening. Cast
in order of appearance:
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NICHOLAS
BALL (Tony Scott) Nicholas Ball trained at the Bristol Old
Vic Theatre School. He has appeared in many plays and musicals
as well as numerous appearances on television and film. He is
possibly best known as the leading character in HAZELL and more
recently THIEF TAKERS. His most recent stage performance was as
The Inspector in David Schneider’s THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT at
The Hampstead Theatre Club. In addition, he has directed several
plays. Further to his professional commitments as an actor, he
is currently writing a series of novels for children entitled
THE TIME LINE TRILOGY for future publication. |
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| RULA
LENSKA (Sarah Daniels) Rula Lenska was born in England of
Polish parents. She is fluent in Polish and English and is also
good in French, Italian and German. She is a keen conservationist
and has been on several working expeditions in India and Nepal.
Her first book MAMMOTH HUNT was published in 1997. Rula trained
at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts, and made her stage
debut as Ruth in SUDDENLY AT HOME at Windsor & then the Fortune
Theatre. Since then she has appeared in many productions, both
on tour and in the West End including Titania in a MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S
DREAM (Regents Park Open Air Theatre); Freda Caplan in J.B. Priestley’s
DANGEROUS CORNER (West End & tour); Annie Wilkes in MISERY; Madame
Lyuba Ranyevskaya in THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Redgrave Theatre); Helene
Hanff in 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD; PRIDE & PREJUDICE; A SENSE OF
JUSTICE; THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES; ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR & LOSING
LOUIS. Her most recent theatre appearance was as Myra in the Number
One Tour of HOT FLUSH. Television credits include M.I. HIGH; DOCTORS;
FOOTBALLERS WIVES TV; EASTENDERS; CASUALTY; DR WHO AND CELEBRITY
BIG BROTHER. Her first major television role was as Q in ROCK
FOLLIES which has now been released on DVD. She has also been
seen IN ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE; THE SAINT; TO THE MANOR BORN; DOCTOR
WHO; BOON and played Morgwyn of Ravenscar in ROBIN OF SHERWOOD.
Recently Rula made British film JACK SAYS which is due for release
this year. Her other film credits include the award winning GYPO
with Paul McCann, FAKERS; PARADISE GROVE, ALFIE DARLING & SOFT
BEDS, HARD BATTLES. She has just recorded the voice of the Russian
spy for the animated feature film AGENT CRUSH. Rula also has many
radio credits, most recently in BLAKES 7. She has also been heard
in HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY & HALF NAME FOR HALF PERSON.
She has also recorded numerous audio books including THE ART OF
DROWNING; THE SUN AT MIDNIGHT; LOOKING DOWN; IF MY FATHER LOVED
ME, a whole series for Faye Weldon plus narratives about Joy Adamson
and narrated for the wildlife series, SURVIVAL. |
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ALAN
ROTHWELL (Frank Daniels) Alan Rothwell’s recent television
credits include, ‘DOCTORS for the BBC, NEW STREET LA for ITV and
NO ANGELS for C4. He also recently appeared at The Salisbury Playhouse
in SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL as Rowley and as Alderman Fitzwarren in
the Library Theatres Production of ‘Dick Whittington’. He is well
known for playing David Barlow in CORONATION STREET and other
television credits include: BROOKSIDE, HEARTBEAT, EMMERDALE, CASUALTY,
THE GRAND, HETTY WAINTHROP, plus many, many more. Previous theatre
credits, just a few of which include EDUCATING RITA, SPRING AND
PORT WINE, BREAKING, THE CODE, RELATIVELY SPEAKING, TAKING STEPS
and HAMLET. Film: ZEPPELIN and LINDA. |
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| JONATHAN
NITON (Young Tony) Jonathan grew up in Sonning and after attending
the Reading Blue Coat School went on to be one of the last year
to be trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, and
subsequently at the Central School of Speech and Drama; graduating
June last year. His theatre credits whilst training include Edgar
in KING LEAR, Julius Levenovitch in SEMI MONDE and Edward in THE
VOYSEY INHERITANCE. Other theatre credits: Sgt. Troy in FAR FROM
THE MADDING CROWD (Dorset Corset Theatre Company Tour), Understudy
in DOUBLE DEATH (Mill at Sonning). Jonathan played the role of
Arthur Townsend in Anthony Valentine's production of THE HEIRESS
and was part of the company of SILVER WINGS OVER SONNING a gala
evening in aid of the RAF Bomber Command both for The Mill. |
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MONICA
NOWAK (Young Sarah) Monica is thrilled to be making her UK
debut at the Mill in this fantastic show! She recently made the
big move to London from Toronto where she is a graduate of Randolph
Academy for the Performing Arts. Favourite Canadian theatre credits
include: Julie in PERFECT WEDDING (Victoria Petrolia Playhouse),
BLOOD BROTHERS (Theatre Aquarius), the Witch in INTO THE WOODS
(Bathurst St. Theatre), Martha in the CHILDREN’S HOUR (Annex Theatre),
JASPER STATION (Lighthouse Festival Theatre). Film credits include:
KING OF THE CAMP where she made her film debut this summer. She
would also like to thank her teachers, family and friends for
all of their love and support. |
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| SIMON
TURNER (Young Frank) Simon graduated from The Birmingham School
of Speech and Drama in 2003 having trained in acting and musical
theatre. Here he was awarded the Christine Sheldon prize for excellence
in voice. His roles whilst training include; Cliff Bradshaw in
CABARET, Guardiano in WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN, Evens in THE SEA and
Cinderella’s Prince in INTO THE WOODS. Simon has spent the last
two years in BLOOD BROTHERS at The Phoenix Theatre in London’s
West End, playing the role of Perkins and covering Eddie. Previous
theatre credits include; CLUB CLASS (Practical Productions), THE
GAMBLERS (Crescent Theatre, Birmingham), LEGENDS (Midlands Tour),
BLOOD BROTHERS (Manoel Theatre, Malta), BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS
(Crescent Theatre, Birmingham). Simon also appeared as dance support
in Paul Mcartney’s BACK IN THE WORLD TOUR at Birmingham’s National
Indoor Arena. He has performed at The Edinburgh Festival twice,
firstly with SONG OF THE EARTH, (National Youth Music Theatre)
and again in musical, DANGEROUS GAMES. Simon is delighted to be
part THAT’S LOVE as this marks his debut performance with The
Mill at Sonning. He would like to thank his Mum and Dad and loving
partner Chania for their constant support. |
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RON
ALDRIDGE (Director/Playwright) His career as director/writer/actor
has spanned over 28 years. He has directed in repertory, at the
Edinburgh Festival, on numerous touring productions, and extensively
on the London Fringe. He was assistant director to Ray Cooney
on the West End production of FUNNY MONEY at the Playhouse Theatre
and also directed the play in Israel,…… in Hebrew. He also directed
the UK national tour and most recently the summer season at Eastbourne.
His play HOVERING was nominated for an award at the '94 Edinburgh
Festival, and he has had numerous plays produced in repertory
and on the London Fringe. His comedy YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE was
recently published by Josef Weinberger Limited. As an actor he
has worked in repertory, on numerous touring productions and in
the West End. He starred in the lead role of James Leeds in the
award-winning CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD at the Albery Theatre followed
by a longand successful national tour. Other West End appearances
include: THE VOLUNTEER at the Riverside, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at
the Criterion, FUNNY MONEY at the Playhouse, and THE ODD COUPLE
at the Haymarket. TV appearances include: LONDON'S BURNING, FOOL'S
GOLD, THE KNOCK, 2.4 CHILDREN, THE BILL, NELSON'S COLUMN, EASTENDERS,
and Bronco in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES. Ron very recently directed
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, ONE FOR THE ROAD, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, IT
RUNS IN THE FAMILY, PERFECT WEDDING, NOT NOW DARLING, TWO AND
TWO MAKE SEX, OUT OF ORDER, FUNNY MONEY, THERE GOES THE BRIDE
directed and acted in YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE and IT’S NEVER TOO
LATE at The Mill and is delighted to be invited back. Ron recently
directed two plays for the English Speaking Theatre in Vienna
–LOVE’S A LUXURY and Noel Coward’s FALLEN ANGELS |
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| TONY
EDEN (Set designer) Tony is the resident scenic artist at
The Mill where numerous shows have included INTIMATE EXCHANGES,
SEPARATE TABLES, TWO AND TWO MAKE SEX, and more. He graduated
from Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004 having worked
on over 12 shows in the College Studio space and main theatre.
Other work has been at the Battersea Arts Centre, Riverside Studios
and Polka Theatre. Tony’s previous designs for the Mill include
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE and NOT NOW DARLING,
ALONE TOGETHER AGAIN, PERFECT WEDDING, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, RUN
FOR YOUR WIFE and is delighted to be invited back to design the
set for THAT’S LOVE.. |
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JANE
KIDD (Costume Designer) Jane who is our Resident Costume Designer,
trained in Fashion Design at Berkshire College of Art. She freelanced
in knitwear and dress design for five years before joining The
Mill as Wardrobe Mistress, and enjoys a variety of making both
period and modern costumes of which she has made many whilst at
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| JANET
A CANTRILL (Lighting Designer) Since graduating from Rose
Bruford, Janet has worked with a variety of touring companies,
such as Shared Experience, Monstrous Regiment and Gay Sweatshop
as Stage Manager. She has worked most recently at East 15 Acting
School as Lighting Technician/Tutor and at Webber Douglas Academy
as Production Manager. As a technician Janet worked at the Bloomsbury
Theatre and the Tom Allen Centre, Stratford and The Drill Hall
where she was Sound Engineer on the Ukelele Orchestra of Great
Britain Concert Season. As a Lighting Designer Janet has lit shows
for Webber Douglas, East 15, Bedfordshire Youth Opera and South
West Youth Theatre and has also worked rigging Christmas decorations
for James Glancy Design. |
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| JOSEPH
PITCHER (Choreographer) Joseph trained at the Bristol Old
Vic Theatre School. And Millennium Dance 2000. Choreography credits
include; SILVER WINGS OVER SONNING (Mill at Sonning), TOO MARVELOUS
FOR WORDS (Mill at Sonning/King's Head), ALADDIN (King's Theatre,
Glasgow), SNOOPY (Jermyn Street Theatre), DIANE AND ROSS RETROSPECTIVE
(Edinburgh Fringe), SHAKESPEARE FOR BREAKFAST (Edinburgh Fringe)
and BYE BYE BIRDIE which he also directed. Theatre credits include:
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (West Yorkshire Playhouse),
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, MACBETH, LADY BE GOOD, THE BOYFRIEND
(all Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park), ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Birmingham
Rep), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Ipswich), LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING
(The Rosemary Branch), SISTERLY FEELINGS, PEACE IN OUR TIME, THE
ROARING GIRL (all Bristol Old Vic), CHICAGO (Adelphi and tour),
ANYTHING GOES (RNT, Drury Lane), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (RNT, West
Yorkshire Playhouse), THE BOYFRIEND (National Tour), SUNSET BOULEVARD
(National Tour), ME AND MY GIRL (National Tour), SNOOPY THE MUSICAL
(Jermyn Street) and OF THEE I SING (Bridewell). Film and TV credits
include: STRICTLY BODY AND SOUL, SIGHT TEST, THE SACRAMENT, THE
AUTOGRAPH, CHILDREN IN NEED, MILLENNIUM STADIUM MUSICAL CELEBRATION.
Radio includes GILBERT WITHOUT SULLIVAN and ON THE BOULEVARD.
Joseph is also the voice of a new animated character called Skaggle
in a pilot episode of THE REALITY MACHINE. |
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| NEIL
WEBB (Assistant Director) Neil studied Stage Management at
Mountview Theatre School. Since graduating he has worked for a
wide variety of companies including London New Play Festival and
The Channel 4 Sitcom Festival (both at Riverside studies), Legoland
Windsor and recently Dialogue Productions (Bush Theatre). Since
he joined the Mill’s production team 6 years ago, as well as his
stage Management duties, he has been fortunate enough to assist
Sally Hughes in directing TIME TO KILL by Leslie Darbon and Ron
Aldridge on his recent production of Neil Simon’s BAREFOOT IN
THE PARK. |
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SALLY
HUGHES (Artistic Director) Sally spent her early years in
Venezuela and Argentina and after finishing her education in England,
she then trained for the stage as an actress at The Webber Douglas
Academy of Dramatic Art. On graduating she was given her first
engagement by John Fernald who directed her in COMING OF AGE.
Then followed ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN at The Bush and
CATCHPENNY TWIST at The King’s Head Theatre. In 1984 Sally took
over the post of Artistic Director of The Mill At Sonning from
Peter Egan and has directed and appeared in many of its productions,
including DAMES AT SEA (an excerpt of which was included in The
Royal Gala Performance in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales),
and most recently she appeared as Barbara Smith in CAUGHT IN THE
NET and Ginger Mercer in the musical TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS,
ALPHABETICAL ORDER and THE HEIRESS. The most recent plays Sally
has directed at The Mill are A FOOT IN THE DOOR, POOLS PARADISE,
THE FACE OF FEAR, STEPPING OUT, A TOUCH OF SPRING, STRICTLY MURDER,
ALONE TOGETHER AGAIN and most recently FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS and
TIME TO KILL. Sally enjoys a career outside of The Mill and has
played leading parts in the BBC series LATE EXPECTATIONS and LAURA
AND DISORDER in which she played Wendy Craig’s daughter-in-law.
Other TV appearances include: DON’T WAIT UP, KEEPING UP APPEARANCES,
BRUSHSTROKES & MULBERRY. Sally directed the National Tour of PASTIMES,
starring Rosemary Leach and William Gaunt and also directed BAREFOOT
IN THE PARK by Neil Simon at the Jermyn Street Theatre in the
West End. Sally also appeared in TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS, at the
King's Head, London. |
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Production Manager
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Joan Farnese |
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Stage Manager -
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James Neal |
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Chief Electrician
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Janet A Cantrill |
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Master Carpenter
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Ian Stroud |
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Wardrobe Mistress
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Jane Kidd |
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Deputy Stage Managers
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Jo Vimpany, Neil Webb |
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Assistant Stage
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Karen Brown |
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Technician -
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Ed Marshall |
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Scenic Artist -
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Tony Eden |
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Assistant Carpenter
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Simon Graves |
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Wardrobe Assistant
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Evelyn Fidler |
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Dressers -
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Ann Baker, Lynn Hinton, Catherine Bristow, Terry Bartholomew, Xye Appleton |
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Theatre Production
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Norman Weston |
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Website Production
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Chris Berry |