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
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