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Summary
| Fiddler on the Roof is a musical, set in Tsarist
Russia in 1905 - music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and
book by Joseph Stein. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five
daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and religious
traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. Tevye is
a milkman in Tsarist Russia, whose equilibrium is constantly being
challenged by his poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and
the romantic entanglements of his five daughters. Whenever the weight of
the world becomes too much for him, Tevye carries on lengthy
conversations with God, who does not answer but is at least more willing
to listen than the milkman's remonstrative wife Golde. After arranging a
marriage between his oldest daughter Tzeitel and wealthy butcher Lazar
Wolf, Tevye is forced to do some quick rearranging when the girl falls
in love with poor tailor Motel Kamzoil. Fancying himself more
broad-minded than his gentile oppressors, Tevye cannot accept the notion
that his other daughter Chava would want to marry Fyedka, a non-Jew. And
after shouting the praises of "tradition," Tevye must change his
tune-and his entire life-when he and his neighbors are forced out of
Anatevka by the Czar's minions.
NODA Review (by Derek Grattidge on behalf
of Frank Wooles)
This show needs a
strong line up of primcipals and chorus and on the whole Bob Petersen
had assembled just that, with several appearing with Hilltop for the
first time. So much depends on the right choice of Tevye and Mike Beavan
who has played many roles with other Societies was just that. Mike has a
fine singing voice and the show stopping number If I Were a Rich Man was
given the full treatment. I was also pleased that his conversations with
God were not played to the front row of the audience as so often
happens.He was well supported by Amanda Campbell as Golde The three
elder daughters played by Fleur Greening, Victoria Walters and Abigail
Dawson were convincing in their individual roles. The night I was
present there did seem to be a few problems with the sound system which
I am sure was sorted. Tim Driscoll - another newcomer with considerable
experience with other Societies - made a good tailor - Motel. Tim has a
pleasant stage presence which puts others around him, and the audience
at ease. Liam Daly as Perchik was sound in song and dialogue.
Incidentally this was the first time I had seen Perchik wearing a prayer
shawl. Steve Williams made the most of his part of the Rabbi I thought
Martyn Lench was an excellent Lazor Wolf. I have known Martyn for many
years but this was by far his best part I have seen him play. Right in
character in spite of having to wear a flat cap! All the minor
principals played their parts and were well supported by a large chorus.
A special mention for choreographer Laura Hallas for coping with a large
Company on such a small stage. When I heard that Linda Coombes was the
M/D I knew the music was in safe hands. The small group of very talented
youngsters made a very pleasant sound for the whole of the performance
and never dominated the cast. So well done Hilltop. Another triumph! I
look forward to your next production
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Cast
Tevye Mike Beavan
Golde Amanda Campbell
Tzeitel Fleur Greening
Hodel Victoria Walters
Chava Abigail Dawson
Schprintze Alice Liney
Bielke Megan Dodson
Yente Karen Thomas
Motel Tim Driscoll
Perchik Liam Daly
Lazar Wolf Martyn Lench
Mordcha Iain Campbell
Rabbi Steve Williams
Mendel Mark Gerry
Avram Simon Jones
Nachum Richard Jones
Yussel Phil Davies
Grandma Tzeitel Karen Claridge
Fruma Sarah Angela Driscoll
Constable Dai Williams
Fyedka Connor Brewer
Shaindel Pat Beavan
The Fiddler Simon Carter
The Company
Becky Church
Sue O Halloran
Lynne Newbury
Laura Hallas
Roz Jones
Hugh Ritchens
Brenda Slaugher
Anna Constantinou
Jan Stapleton
Eleanor Brewer
Bethany Petersen
Harris Beavan
Sian Williams
Nicola Shanahan
Julia Lewis
Emma Larder
Hannah Roberts
Libby Beavan
Davron Hicks
Sara Pickard
Jenna Claridge
Bethan Thomas
Ceri Rawlings
Luke Davey
Production Team
Director and Producer
Bob Petersen
Assistant Director Anne Morris
Musical Director Linda Coombes
Choreography Laura Hallas
Band Linda Coombes, Zoe Western, Mike Hill, Andrew Western, Lucy Millership,
Louisa Sham, Lizzie Hunt,
Sam Williams, Simon Carter
Stage Manager Llwyd Herniman
Set Design &
Construction Wayne Brewer, Llwyd Herniman,
Rhys Stapleton, Andreas Constantinou
Wardrobe Jan Stapleton, Ros Jones
Backstage Support Nathan Brown, Huw Williams
Properties Steve Williams, Lynne Newbury
Business
Manager Richard Jones
Programme
Dai Williams
Marketing Richard
Jones
House Manager
Bob Petersen
Bar Manager Iain Campbell, Ray Claridge
Front of House Members and Friends of Hilltop
Box
Office Brenda Slaughter
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