Wonderland 32pp A4 Programme v2

fifffflffiflfi fl  fififflfifl  flfifl  fffl  flfifffifffflffiflflfflffiflfflflfifi ffl flffl flffi CHAIRPERSON’S FOREWORD It is a great pleasure to welcome you to The Festival Hall, Petersfield, for Stage One Youth Theatre’s production of Wonderland. This show follows some incredible recent successes, including the NODA South-East Regional Award for Footloose (February 2025) and the Spotlight Award for Best Large Youth Production for Oklahoma! (February 2026) - these awards are testament and rightful recognition of the exceptional standards achieved by our young performers and creative team. This is made all the more impressive as performing arts groups like ours must navigate an increasingly challenging financial and regulatory environment, which requires us to constantly adapt, evolve, and find creative ways to manage rising production costs, whilst keeping up to date and rigorously adhering to ever developing safeguarding and statutory requirements. Our successes, and very existence, is only made possible due to the commitment of our extraordinary volunteers who give their time to help with production, costumes, fundraising, chaperoning and everything else that is so vital to keeping an organisation like Stage One going. Bringing this updated, imaginative version of Wonderland to life has been an inspiring journey. Our rehearsal process is designed to be far more than just a path to opening night; it is a creative, self-confidence-building experience where our young people can safely challenge themselves, build vital life resilience, and truly feel free to be themselves. Seeing our incredible cast embrace these values to deliver authentic, high-energy performances has been an absolute privilege. I am immensely grateful to our passionate creative team, whose visionary guidance encourages these talented individuals to thrive both on and off the stage, and I am equally grateful for all the people who give their time to supervise, chaperone and look after the welfare of all the children and young people in our charge. We will always look back with pride on over 45 years of Stage One history; just like our forebears, our determination to push boundaries remains stronger than ever. As such, we are already looking towards our 2027 programme and are truly excited to bring Hadestown to The Festival Hall next October - yet again, this will be a new show for Stage One and is a rare chance to licence and perform a show whilst it is still playing in the West End. Added to that, our new Stage One Juniors will be premiering Diary of a Wimpy Kid (60-minute edition) in January 2027. This ambitious expansion and forward momentum are the perfect reflection of how Stage One continues to evolve, ensuring we offer exciting opportunities for our members (and new challenges for our creative and production teams!). Once again, thank you for joining us for this performance. We hope you enjoy the show and we look forward to welcoming you back to many more Stage One productions and events. CHAIRPERSONS BIO Steve has been a proud part of the Stage One family since 2012, starting exactly where the heavy lifting happens - backstage shifting scenery! Over the years, he graduated (or was pushed!) into the chaotic world of stage management before stepping into his current role as Chair. True to his backstage roots, Steve firmly believes his main job is to keep the cogs turning smoothly so that the true stars of the show can shine. He is incredibly proud of the immense dedication shown by the cast, the tireless creative team, and our army of volunteers, and he cannot wait to see everyone’s hard work rewarded with another spectacular show week. THANKS!!!! We would like to thank everyone who has supported Stage One during the process of this production, especially our business sponsors, Current Solutions Electrical and NISA Cosham for donating so generously to our raffle, and Sean Codling of CTS Europe for the donation of van hire to transport set, props and costumes. Jen Althorpe (The Great Little Photographer) for headshots, rehearsal and location photos. Photoshoot location: MAD HATTERZ COFFEE HOUSE, 85 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville - A Wonderland inspired coffee house, specialising in Afternoon Teas and traditional food. Our chaperones and backstage helpers who have given up their time to care for our young performers, without them, the show can’t happen! Everyone who donated to the raffle, and bought tickets to help fund-raise toward show costs. Our welcoming Front of House team. Sean Ridley and all the team at The Festival Hall for all their help and for making us feel so welcome. UK Flyers for providing design and print, including our programme, marketing and show clothing...and last but not least our wonderful cast and their families for such dedication to rehearsals over the last few months! COPYRIGHT NOTICE The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings or streams of this production is strictly prohibited and a violation of United Kingdom Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. STAGE ONE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman - Steve Clark Treasurer - Archie Crockett Vice Chair and Deputy Treasurer - Tony Crockett Membership Secretary - Karen Tyler Business Manager and Company Secretary - Carla Butcher Social Media Manager - Jude Evans Fundraising Manager - Natalie Rodgers Safeguard Lead - Helen Wallis BOARD OF TRUSTEES Justin Butcher, Steve Clark, Archie Crockett, Tony Crockett, Kim Shirley, Duncan Tyler and Simon WatsonALICE - LUCY MENGHAM Lucy has been with Stage One for many shows, her first being We Will Rock You. She has enjoyed playing multiple roles, including Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Cosette in Les Miserables and various ensemble and supporting parts. Lucy is delighted to be bringing Alice in Wonderland to life in this her final show with the company. Lucy has just begun her journey studying at the London College of Music, and whilst working toward becoming an recording artist, has a real love for musical theatre and has enjoyed the opportunities that Stage One have provided to her. Lucy hopes you enjoy the show like she has! JACK/WHITE KNIGHT - ISAAC BUCKERIDGE This is Isaacs second show with Stage One - he was previously a member of the ensemble in Oklahoma! and he is absolutely delighted to be playing Jack/White Knight in Wonderland. This energetic role involves lots of exuberance and swagger. Isaac is in his final year studying three A-levels in Aeronautics at college and fully intends to continue with musical theatre in the future. CHLOE/YOUNG ALICE - DAISY ALTHORPE Daisy has been a member of Stage One for three years and has loved performing in Footloose and Oklahoma!. She has danced since the age of two and is trained in various styles of dance. Daisy has also performed with English Youth Ballet in Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. She is extremely excited to be making her debut in this production. MADDIE QUIZZLE/MAD HATTER - TORI CLARK Tori joined Stage One in 2017 at just eight years old for Oliver!, and after growing up on stage with the company, she is thrilled to be taking on her very first lead principal role as the Mad Hatter in Wonderland. Marking her 16th production with Stage One, she has loved every step of her journey and the lifelong friendships made along the way. Tori can’t wait to bring this charismatic and eccentric villainess to life and hopes you enjoy the show! EVERHEART/QUEEN OF HEARTS - ABIGAIL TYLER Abigail is currently studying Musical Theatre at Chichester College and under the vocal coach tuition of Molly Jacks. She is thrilled to be taking on the role of the charismatic, quick-witted and wonderfully unpredictable Queen of Hearts. This marks Abigail’s sixth show with Stage One, so by now she’s no stranger to the stage - or the glitter, costume changes and occasional backstage chaos that comes with it! She absolutely loves performing and is happiest when she’s bringing a character to life in front of an audience. Stepping into the Queen’s crown has been a fantastic challenge, and Abigail can’t wait to welcome you to Wonderland... just try not to lose your head! REBECCA HOPPER/WHITE RABBIT - JASMINE EVANS Jasmine has been performing on stage since the age of six. She began her journey at SD Studios in Portsmouth, where she has received fantastic dance and musical theatre training from her teachers, Sarah and Laura. During her time there, Jasmine has taken part in numerous showcases, events and musical productions, including Frozen, The Wizard of Oz and Matilda, enjoying a number of leading roles along the way. Jasmine has also received excellent vocal training from Tasha at TADAA, helping her to continue developing her confidence and skills as a performer. She is incredibly excited to be taking on her first principal role with Stage One as the White Rabbit in Wonderland and can’t wait to bring this much-loved character to life on stage! DANCE CAPTAIN/ MYSTERIOUS VOICE 3/AIDA SPAI - TAYLA FALLON Tayla is beyond grateful for the opportunity to be Dance Captain for this years Stage One production of Wonderland! She has thoroughly enjoyed this experience and hopes that you all enjoy the show. TYRELL LEGGETT/CATERPILLAR - FRASER NDAHIRO Fraser has enjoyed taking on the fabulously abstract character of Caterpillar. Previous roles include Willard (Footloose) and Ali Hakim (Oklahoma), alongside YTP shows. Currently studying Level 3 Musical Theatre (Chichester College), he hopes to continue to a BA in Musical Theatre and aspires to a future in the West End. He holds Grade 8 Singing and plays guitar and piano. JOSE PURREZZ/EL GATO - SAM SHIRLEY Since joining Stage One in 2023 Sam has performed in a variety of roles, most recently Will Parker in Oklahoma!. He is extremely grateful for all his opportunities and cannot wait to bring El Gato to life with this incredible and talented company. Sam would like to thank Stage One, Marie Clarke, Molly Jackson and everyone who has supported him. MO/MORRIS - LIZZIE CODLING Lizzie is so excited to be taking on the role of Morris in Wonderland! She joined Stage One in 2017, with her first show being Oliver! and has loved being a part of the company ever since. She is delighted to take on another principal role with Stage One, this one being a bit more mad than the last - but is looking forward to the challenge of playing such an interesting character! She is currently in her second year of college studying A levels, and hopes to continues with musical theatre in the future. JANITOR/CHAZ - ESME FITCH-BALLARD Esme has been a member of stage one for nearly 5 years, taking part in ‘Anything goes’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Les Mis’, ‘Footloose’ and ‘Oklahoma’ aswell as a number of ‘What’s Next’ productions. She is currently studying Musical Theatre Performing Arts and Pop/Jazz music at Barton Peveril College and hopes to perform on cruise ships in the future!! Back row L-R Lillie Davies, Lucy Comerford, Orlaith Galloway, Issy Tutton, Sophia Hill, Anna Keefe, Nieve Crockett, Chloe Baker, Megan Pearson 3rd row L-R Poppy Bamborough, Jasmine Evans, Esme Fitch-Ballard, Tori Clark, Kezia Evans, Abigail Tyler, Lizzie Codling, Lucy Mengham, Lily Turner, Amelia Cansfield 2nd row L-R Betty Mavin, Alana Chivers, Evie Payne-Simmons, Emma Butcher, Martha Whitlock-Hill, Ellie Carter, Aimee Farrow, Tayla Fallon, Lily Grech Front row L-R Jessica Wilby-Lopez, Elana Isted, Daisy Althorpe, Laila Berry, Amelie Davis, Great Alsford, Ettie Eves MISSING: Maisie Galloway, Ariane Kamakoue, Deola Rounds OUR COMPANY Back row L-R Owen Clay, Fraser Ndahiro, Sam Shirley, George Aldred, James Brown Middle row L-R Alex Barretto, James Watson, Isaac Buckeridge, Evan Arnold, Cohen Bates, Fabian Rodgers Front row L-R Ethan Harding, Freddie Alsford, Elijah Till, Owen Dimblebee, Tom McCaffray, Isaac MorrisPRINCIPAL CAST Alice - Lucy Mengham Caterpillar/ Tyrell Leggett - Fraser Ndahiro Chaz/Janitor - Esme Fitch-Ballard Chloe/Young Alice - Daisy Althorpe El Gato/ Jose Purrezz - Sam Shirley Jack/White Knight - Isaac Buckeridge Mad Hatter / Maddie Quizzle- Tori Clark Morris/Mo - Lizzie Codling Queen of Hearts/ Everheart - Abigail Tyler White Rabbit / Rebecca Hopper- Jasmine Evans SUPPORTING CAST Carpenter Knight - Cohen Bates Detective Knight - Fabian Rodgers HipHop Cowboy Knight - Ethan Harding Rockstar Knight - Elijah Till Special Forces Knight - Evan Arnold Walrus Knight - Owen Clay THE DUCHESSES/MYSTERIOUS VOICES Aida Spai/Voice 3 - Tayla Fallon Cathy Lubs/Voice 2 - Laila Berry Diana Monds/Voice 1 - Kezia Evans FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS Black and White lady - Ellie Carter Butterfly - Maisie Galloway Dormouse - Jessica Wilby-Lopez Flamingo - Lillie Davies Flower - Emma Butcher Goldilocks - Lily Turner Lion - George Aldred Oyster - Martha Whitlock-Hall Phoenix - Anna Keefe Snow Angel - Betty Mavin Tweedle Dee - Sophia Hill Tweedle Dum - Issy Tutton Unicorn - Lily Grech Waitresses - Megan Comerford and Orlaith Galloway CATERPILLARS Alana Chivers Amelie Davies Betty Mavin Elana Isted Evie Payne-Simmons Lily Turner Martha Whitlock-Hall Megan Comerford CATS and KITTENS Aimee Farrow Alex Barretto Arianne Kamakoue Emma Butcher Freddie Alsford Greta Alsford Jessica Wilby-Lopez Maisie Galloway Orlaith Galloway Owen Dimblebee Thomas McCaffray HATTERS ARMY “The Captain” James Watson Alex Barretto George Aldred Freddie Alsford James Brown Owen Dimblebee Thomas McCaffray LADIES IN WAITING Ameila Cansfield Anna Keefe Chloe Baker Deola Rounds Ellie Carter Ettie Eves Issy tutton Lily Grech Lillie Davies Lucy Comerford Nieve Crockett Poppy Bamborough Sophia Hil ADDITIONAL CHLOE’S Members of Stage One Jrs Youngest Chloe - Ottilie Althorpe Younger Chloe - Brooke Wallis OUR COMPANY (in alphabetical order)fifffflffifflflfiffiffi ffiffl fifffflffiflffffiffifl fffflffififlfififififififflffififflffifi fiffiffi fi fifi fi   fififflffififfifi ffi flfiffififfffi fi fflffi fifflffi fi fifflfi fi
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A graduate of the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), Paul has built a distinguished career centred on artistic excellence and the development of emerging talent. Paul has a long-standing relationship with Stage One and is deeply aligned with its mission. He is dedicated to nurturing young talent, equipping performers with the skills and discipline required for high quality production work, and fostering an environment in which students grow in confidence, resilience, and creativity. The introduction of Stage One Jr marks an exciting expansion of this mission, enabling even younger performers to access professional level training and develop their skills from an earlier stage. Paul is delighted to bring Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland to the stage, collaborating with Choreographer Helen and Musical Director Harry on a production that has been fun, crazy, ambitious, and wonderfully experimental. With all the ingredients for audiences to lose themselves in the magical world of Alice and Wonderland, this production embraces creativity, imagination, and the unexpected at every turn. Paul has found it especially rewarding to watch so many young performers step outside their comfort zones, take artistic risks, and rise to the challenge of creating something truly different. Using a thrust stage configuration, the production offers a highly immersive experience, placing audiences at the heart of the action and drawing them directly into Wonderland’s extraordinary adventure. Paul is exceptionally proud of the young cast whose professionalism, commitment, courage, and talent have helped bring this unique vision to life. He would like to give special thanks to his amazing family, Their love, care, and constant support mean everything to him and make all that he does possible. Enjoy the show. HELEN WALLIS - CHOREOGRAPHER Training: MA Theatre - Guildford School of Acting. Professional Performance Credits include: Les Miserablés (Global Maritime Group), Fame (Southern UK Tour), Aladdin (CMV Cruise Line), Fuzzikins (TVC), T-Mobile (TVC), Argos (TVC), Tesco’s (TVC), Royal Caribbean Cruises (TVC), Beast (Short Film), Make Believe (Short Film), MOVE IT (London), Port Solent (Stills), Deadman Productions (MAST theatre). Professional Choreography Credits include: National Theatre Connections (Nuffield Theatre/Minerva Theatre), TOTT Events (Cyprus), Summer Carnival (Majorca), Marco Polo Cruise Line (Worldwide), Astor Cruise (Worldwide), MOVE IT (London). Other choreography work; Youth Theatre Productions, Fareham Musical Society, Rare Productions, Stage One Juniors, TADAA. Helen Wallis is a professional choreographer, performer, director and teacher whose career has been shaped by a lifelong passion for musical theatre and, in particular, by her work with young performers. She is the Company Director and Principal of TADAA Ltd (The Alternative Dramatic Arts Academy), where she continues to inspire and develop the next generation of performers. Helen also runs two festivals locally; Finale Festival in November and Speech and Drama for PFPA in February. Choreography has always been at the heart of Helen’s creative career. She has worked extensively with Stage One Youth Theatre, a place that holds a particularly special place in her professional journey, especially as she was once a member from age 6-18. Working on Wonderland has been incredible as the choreography needed to be different to anything she has done before, really exploring character identity and chaos. She has recently completed her MA Theatre at Guildford School of Acting and is also a published writer, having contributed a chapter to Spotlight On Success. The chapter fondly reflects on her experiences from a little girl until now with a special mention for Stage One! Helen is a busy Mum of two and is always so grateful to her family and friends for all of the love and support throughout her theatrical journey. She hopes you enjoy this bonkers show and all of the choreography involved. A special thank you to her dance captain Tayla who has been a wonderful support for the choreographic process. HARRY WELLS - MUSICAL DIRECTOR Theatre: West End Introducing (The Other Palace and VaudevilleTheatre Studio), A Christmas Carol (London and UK Tour), We Aren’t Kids Anymore (Chichester Festival Theatre), Moby Dick (Chichester Festival Theatre, also Music Preparation), Come From Away (Anvil Arts). The Secret Garden (Weald and Downland Museum) Panto: Cinderella, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty (Worthing Pavillion - Paul Holman Associates). Drama Schools: First Lady Suite, Tommy (London College of Music), The Clockmakers Daughter, Lucky Stiff (Performers College), Shrek, Bare, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Spring Awakening, Jekyll and Hyde, Theory of Relativity (Chichester University). Graduate Showcase for Chichester (RADA Studios), Graduate Showcase for Chichester (Shaw Theatre). Oklahoma, Footloose, Les Mis (Stage One Youth Theatre), The SpongeBob Musical (KSPA Youth Theatre), Bugsy Malone (Theatretrain). Workshops: Reanimator, (AMD) - Ben Glasstone (MD Ellie Verkerk), Something in the Water (AMD) - Marc Folan (MD Neil Metcalfe) As Pianist: Pianist/MD - Wandelore Orchestra Website: harrywellsmusician.com Instagram: @harrywellsmusician