Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society (NNOS) is delighted to announce the full cast for its production of Singin’ in the Rain which will be performed at Norwich Theatre Royal between 28 Jan – 1 Feb 25.
NNOS’ Singin’ in the Rain will showcase the incredible talent from the local amateur theatre community across Norfolk.
Saying Good Mornin’ will be Alex Green as Don Lockwood, Kimberley Mason as Kathy Selden, Dan Moore as Cosmo Brown and Emily Johnson as Lina Lamont.
They are joined by Steven Melton as R.F. Simpson, James Bell as Roscoe Dexter, Michelle Unstead as Miss Dinsmore / Wardrobe mistress, Chris Davidson as Male diction teacher, Will Mugford as production Tenor / Rehearsal pianist, Andrea Ferguson as Dora Bailey, Eloise Cubbin as Zelda Zanders and Craig Mayne as Rod / Sid / Policemen / First assistant director.
The cast is complete with Rebecca Ayers, Carole Beatty, Millie Caitlin, Peter Carr, Lauren Carrick, Emma Carroll, Niamh Church, Chris Davidson, Meryl Dempsey, John Ducker, Georgina Farrow, Georgia Folkard, Maya Jarvis, Gabriel Jones, Jess Lovelock-Clifton, Louis Miller, Philippa Nortcliffe, Lucy Peake, Sally Reeder, Lesley Rix, Hannah Robotham, Lewis Rogers, Michaela Rudling, Charles Tweed, Rosie Watts, Caitlin Woolrich and Ryan Young. Archie Woodward, Harry Clark and Adrian Wright will perform on screen.
With Direction and Choreography by Chris Cuming.
Singin’ in the Rain captures the Hollywood movie transition from silent pictures to the new talkies, following film co-stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont. When Monumental Studios turns the silent film, The Dueling Cavalier into the all-singing, all-dancing The Dancing Cavalier, they are faced with a problem: Lina’s shrill and squeaky voice, which might just end her career. As Kathy Selden, an aspiring actress, steps in to save the studio, she begins to fall in love, leaving Don Lockwood with difficult decisions both on and off-screen.
The show features some of the best-loved comedy routines ever, plus toe-tapping dance numbers and classic musical theatre songs, including Good Mornin’, Make ‘em Laugh, Broadway Melody, and the show-stopping title number, Singin’ in the Rain.
2025 will see NNOS celebrating 100 years of performances with a splash with a musical from the golden age of movies. Pouring with laughs, charm, romance, and wit, this is the perfect way to celebrate the NNOS centenary.
Linda Campbell, Vice Chair at NNOS said: “We are very fortunate to have attracted some of the best talent from across Norfolk, with an incredible principal cast, supported by a strong ensemble and some fabulous dancers. Rehearsals are underway and the company are working hard on the exciting choreography for the many song and dance numbers in the show.
“This is the first time in our 100 year history we have produced this technically challenging show, and it’s a wonderful and fitting tribute to celebrate our centenary with a spectacular production of this golden-age musical.”
For more information and to book, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
Photography Credit: Richard Jarmy Photography
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