1991 – Aladdin

Garrett Phillips made his Panto Debut in the title role of ‘Aladdin’ in Renmore’s 13th Annual Pantomime which was staged at Leisureland, Galway from 1st to 6th January 1991.

A large Cast of Principals included Gerry Ferguson (Widow Twankey), Paul Muldrew (Wishee Washee), Tommy Cullinane (Abanazar), Gemma Lawlor (Tutti Frutti), Tanya McDonagh (Princess Jasmine), Caroline Gaffney (Susie Pong), Ian Folan (Grand Vizier), Aisling McCarthy (Quackers), David Leonard (Slave of the Ring), J.P.Bohan (Genie of the Lamp), Brendan Hutchinson (Chop-Chop), Shane Lennon (Na-Na), and Darren Daly ((Executioner).

Other leading roles were Mairéad McCormack, Cora Quigley, Olivia Quinn (Ladies in Waiting), James Harris (The Chipper),Gary Carolan (The Mummy), Caroline Hutchinson (Magic Wedding Dress) and James Ryan (Palace Entertainer).

Paula Fahy was due to play Princess Jasmine but unfortunately was unavailablefor the dress rehearsal and Tanya McDonagh stepped into the role.

Dancers

Aisling McCarthy, Alan Benson, Audrey Cummins, Caroline Hughes, Colleen Gaffey, Cormac Breathnach, Deborah O’Connell, Dervilla Hehir, Donna Crean, Eamon Cunniss, Gail Wynne, Geraldine Bourke, James Harris, Kenneth Kennedy, Maria Dooney, Mary Bourke, Mary Madden, Niamh Hanrahan, Ronan Kelly, Senan Quain, Sinéad Armstrong, Treacy Smyth.

Smurfs (Boys)

Diarmiud Nolan, Tómas Nolan, Robert Dooney, Eoghan Kenny, David Glynn, Gary Carolan, Donal McFadden, Kevin Winters, Ronan Kennedy, Tony Caulfield, Conall Ó Flatharta, Declan Mitchell, Brian Manton, Aidan O’Connell, Cian O’Mahony, John Kennedy, Johnathan Mitchell.

Smurfs (Girls)

Ailish Spelman, Aisling O’Mahony, Anne Marie Duggan, Aoife Lyons, Carmel Egan, Caroline Hutchinson, Caroline Wright, Celia Moloney, Clodagh Moran, Deirdre Cotter, Elizabeth Tighe, Emer Duane, Emir Walsh, Emma Naughton, Fiona McElwain, Jennifer Duggan, Jennifer Naughton, Joanne Feeney, Kate Smyth, Lisa Duignan, Lorraine Carty, Lorraine McMahon, Louise Carroll, Maeve Glynn, Máire Nicholson, Martha Clabby, Mary Murphy, Michelle Coffey, Michelle Everiss, Nessa Keavney, Niamh McElwain, Nichola Murphy, Orfhlaith Concannon, Sarah Hillary, Sharon Casserly, Sharon McKeane, Sinéad Heneghan, Tara Dolan.

Pre- Overture Entertainers – Duggan Family

Master of Ceremonies – Seamus McFadden

Harmony Singers

Marian Woods, Deirbhile Ní Bhrolchain, Orla Ferguson, Tom Lonergan.

Orchestra

Jimmy Higgins, Orina Belton (Trumpets), Christine Canavan (Euphonium), Kevin Sheridan (Lead Guitar), Pat Flanagan (Base Guitar), Triona Glynn (Keyboards), Michael Belton (Percussion).

Stage Crew, Set Construction, Props

Len Wright, Brian Gaffney, John Wright, Flor Burke, John Tomkins, Chris Mepham, Christopher Mepham.

Stage Assistants - Clare Barrett, Michelle Power.

Lighting Team

Eric Divilly, Kenneth Scally, Carol Barrett, Mike O’Connor, John Gannon.

Lighting Controllers – John Kelly, Dermot McLoughlin.

Special Effects – Paul Kelly

Sound Crew

Dermot Kenny, Joe Kenny, Emer Kenny, Paul Griffin, Gerry Dwyer.

Sound Engineer – John Hernon/ Gerry Dwyer

Make-Up – Betty Quirke and Team

Hair Stylist – Paula Fahy

Signboards (Advertising) – Manus Duggan

Committee

Fr Eamonn Dermody (President), Joe McCarthy (Vice-President), Mary Barrett (Chairperson & PRO),Breda Power (Vice-Chairperson), Annette Nugent (Hon Secretary), Orla Kelly (Programme Secretary) Anne McElwain (Treasurer), Joe Byrne, Mary Loughnane, John Benson, Patsy Ryder, Padraig McCormack.

Costume Director – Mary Loughnane

Choreographer – Andrea Pender

Smurfs’ Choreographers – Niamh, Aisling and Emer McCarthy

Director of Principals – Joe Byrne

Artistic Director – Dermot McLoughlin

Sets Director – Len Wright

Musical Director – Triona Glynn

Assistant Producer – Gerry Dwyer

Producer – Joe McCarthy

END

Even though the quality may not match the standard of modern recording technology a DVD of Renmore’s 1991 ‘Aladdin’ will soon be available to purchase as a keepsake.

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