1964/65 LTM NATIONAL PANTOMIME
BREDDA
BUCK
The
Story
Mr. Buckfast has recently acquired a great fortune. The news causes
great excitement in the little rural village of Cubbitch Hole,
and there is more good news. Patsy, the daughter of Vervine and
Bredda Buck is to be married to her long time sweetheart Reggie.
Reggie is a small time farmer who owns the plot of land beside
Bredda Buck. Also at the engagement party is Bredda Buck's friend
from school boy days - Amos who has just demitted office due to
a little problem of mishandling contracts. Anxious to get back
in the swing of things Amos invites Bredda Buck to Kingston as
he is a man of unlimited ability, and in Kingston Buck can blossom
forth like the rose he is.
After some persuading, the Bucks go to town - Bredda Buck to be
introduced to high society and Vervine and Patsy to acquire things
for the upcoming nuptials. They arrive for their stay at Empire
House a broken down big house which holds only a shadow of its
once great past. Currently, it is kept in shape by Amos' lady
friend Miss Mirrie, who rents out rooms to her relatives to help
pay the bills. Amos starts out on his plan to improve his friend's
standing. Assisting him is Mr. Parker Smith who will advise Bredda
Buck financially and socially. A grand soiree is planned and a
visiting Prince from Africa is to be invited. All the excitement
goes to Buck's head and he is filled with ideas of his own growing
importance and when Reggie turns up, Buck refuses to allow the
marriage unless Reggie can fulfill three things - be able to speak
2 languages, pay at least 7/6 in the pound Income Tax and to be
a land owner - and not a likkle bit of tuppence ground either!
Patsy is disheartened, Vervine is fuming, she cannot believe Buck's
behaviour but Mr. Barrington Brentwood Buckfast Esq. will not
change his mind - as a man of substance, his little heiress must
be married to someone who can keep her in the lifestyle she is
about to become accustomed to.
A plan is soon hatched. Mirrie who it turns out is Reggie's cousin
is determined to see him triumph. Amos reluctantly agrees to help
as he is unable to secure the Prince's attendance at the party.
It is decided that Reggie will pose as the Prince and surely if
he shows interest in marrying Patsy - he will not be refused.
All goes as planned and just as Bredda Buck thinks his daughter
is about to marry royalty, Reggie reveals himself, and points
out that he has spoken two languages, and has inherited more land
from his cousin - there being no further hindrance - Patsy and
Reggie are happily married.
Cast of Characters Bredda Buck: Hugh Moss-Solomon Vervine: Maude Fuller Granny: Inez Hibbert Minister: Granville McCalla Reggie: Alston Blair Patsy: Sheila O'Reilly Amos: Ranny Williams Mirrie: Louise Bennett Parker-Smith: Tony Henry Four"artists": Derek Dalhouse, Karl Dalhous, Harry Haughton, Bunny McHayle Cousin Liza: Eleanor Wint Villagers, relatives etc.: Singers: Barbara Beavers, Courtney Brammer, Paula Brown, Lauren Burke, Cecil Cooper, Hope Foreman, Stanley Iron, Lennie Little-White, Mabel Miller, Fitz Weir Dancers: Frank Ashley, Hyacinth Beckford, Jean Binns, Madge Broderick, Audley Butler, Judith Cunningham, Barbara Kaufman, Carole McLaren, Bertie Rose, Neil Summers, Derek Williams |
Musical
Numbers Act One Jollification Dance Bredda Buck Kiss Me Quick B.B. Esquire What A Wedding Cross My Heart Cleaning Up You're My Speed Artists Song I'll hold You Tight Learning the Ska Fate Has Taken A Hand Worries I'll Make a Perfect Prince Preparing for the Prince Act Two We're Ready for The Prince A Time for Love Prince's Song John Canoe Dance A Family A Time For Love (reprise) What A Wedding (reprise) Finale |