Shows
Under Construction
The show archive is currently under construction and so far only contains our current shows and our fringe show last year. We hope to have this archive completed by mid to late September (2008). If you are an old Savoyard and have any material from previous shows (programmes, posters, flyers, cast lists, press releases, anything really) we would very much like to hear from you. We have a lot of material for shows going back to 2000 but then our records get a little patchy. Notably, we have no material about shows before 1991. If you were involved with EUSOG before this time and have any material at all, we would be very interested to hear from you. To contact us about the archives, please email archive@eusog.org.
The EUSOG Show Archive
EUSOG has been performing shows since 1962. Originally, we focused on one big Gilbert & Sullivan show a year. In 1987 we started to diversify by presenting productions by other librettists and composers and from this point on, we produced a minimum of two shows a year. We decided to enter into the world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1993 with a production of Trial by Jury and have continued to participate in the Fringe ever since. At present, we produce at least three shows a year: Our main Guilbert and Sullivan production, a smaller production by various authors and a fringe show which may or may not be by Guilbert and Sullivan (there aren't many that fit into the time constraints the fringe places us under). We perform to a high standard and when not performing G&S we try to keep to a similar style of show. We are not known for our serious dramatic productions.
2008
Company
For the Fringe Festival 2008, EUSOG presents the Tony Award winning
A musical comedy by Stephen Sondeim
Performing 4th - 10th & 12th - 17th August (Weeks 1 & 2 of the Edinburgh fringe festival) at Augustine's Church
About Company
Set in New York, 'Company' follows Robert, a 35 year old bachelor and his dysfunctional married friends. The relationships are presented in a series of vignettes, mainly through Bobby's eyes, to portray the less than ideal aspects of commitment. Eventually Robert learns that whilst no relationship is perfect, it is a necessary part of 'Being Alive'. 'Company' discusses the themes of age, love and loneliness with the comic undercutting, wit and pathos audiences have learnt to expect from Sondheim's work.
Production Team
| Director | John McQuade |
| Musical Director | Simon Burrow |
| Producer |
Natalie Eskinazi |
| Technical Manager | Jamie McQuilkin |
Cast
| Robert |
Ali Watt |
| Larry |
Joe Pike |
| Joanne |
Nina Logue |
| Joanne (understudy) |
Katie Fitzgerald |
| Peter |
Martin Heavens |
| Susan |
Colleen Nicol |
| Paul |
Robin Stewart |
| Amy |
Jenny Dickens |
| David (week 1) |
Alex Duffy |
| Jenny (week 1) |
Leonie Hamway |
| David (week 2) |
Simon Ginty |
| Jenny (week 2) |
Maredith Close |
| Harry |
Chris Royds |
| Sarah |
Rachel Timney |
| April |
Miriam Early |
| Marta |
Mared |
| Kathy | Alice Bonifacio |
Crew
| Stage manager | James Turner |
| DSM | Mary Clare |
| Publicity & Design Managers | lucy Sproul-Cran and Tom Paton |
| Costume Mistress | Nikki Wragg |
| Assistant Producer | Jon Kidd |
COMPANY
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.
HMS Pinafore
EUSOG would like to invite one and all to watch our Fringe production of
Performance
We will be performing in Venue 115, Rocket @ Demarco Roxy Art House at 10pm from the 18th to the 23rd of August (Monday to Saturday of week3). The profits will be donated to the Sick Kids Friends Foundation who raise money for the Royal Edinburgh Hospital for Sick Children.
The Show
HMS Pinafore was Gilbert and Sullivan's first real smash hit. The story (in time honoured fashion) goes roughly thus:
Ralph, a handsome sailor, confesses to his shipmates his love for Josephine (daughter of the honourable Captain Corcoran), only to be reminded that the chances of getting it on with her are... minimal. Josephine meanwhile (despite harbouring a secret passion for Ralph), is being pursued by Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. Perhaps unsurprisingly however she finds him rather stuffy and unattractive. After much general discussion of equality and the fact that any sailor is as good as his captain (and probably after no small amount of rum), Ralph (despite the admonitions of his shipmates) declares his love to Josephine who dutifully snubs him because (being a good and loyal daughter) she has decided to marry Sir Joseph. Ralph, in a depressed frenzy threatens suicide which snaps Josephine out of her bizzarro old-man fantasy world long enough to declare her true love for Ralph. Much rejoicing ensues and they decide to elope that night. Dick Deadeye (resident doom-sayer) warns that this is probably unwise, but then he's always bringing down the party, so no-one pays much attention.
The action continues in Act II where we see the mysterious "Little Buttercup" telling Captain Corcoran that things are not as they seem and that a change is coming. This is probably the best he can hope for at the moment as he is under threat of court-martial and has been deserted by all his friends. Sir Joseph moans to the Captain that his daughter has not yet accepted his proposal, to which the captain suggests a little more of the "love makes us all equal" banter which went down so well in Act I. This has rather the opposite of the intended effect on Josephine, who is now more determined than ever to marry Ralph. Dick Deadeye puts in his oar again and informs the captain of the elopers' plan, causing him to swear loudly on the deck, which is the final straw for Sir Joseph who relieves the Captain of duty. All is looking grim when Little Buttercup dons her Deus Ex Machina hat and announces that when she was a nursemaid and caring for both Ralph and the Captain, she inadvertently swapped them, meaning that Ralph is actually of moderately noble standing and the Captain is merely a common sailor. Now Josephine can marry Ralph, the Captain can marry Buttercup and sir Joseph gets it on with his cousin! Hooray!
Production Team |
Cast |
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| Producer | Andrew Edmonstone | Ralph Rackstraw |
Jerry Meldrum |
| Assistant Producer | Chris Cotter | Josephine Corcoran |
Sarah Kim |
| Director | Geoff Lee | Captain Corcoran |
Chris Cotter |
| Assistent Director / Choreographer | Sarah Kim | Buttercup |
Jayne Phillips |
| Musical Director |
Sam Cable | Sir Joseph Porter |
Samuel J Taunton |
| Assistant Musical Director / Assistant Director |
Leonie Hamway | Dick Deadeye |
Jonathan Gunson |
| Technical Director | Neale Dutton | Cousin Hebe | Lindsey Robinson |
| Costume Manager | Iona Beange | Boatswain | Andrew Edmonstone |
| Artistic Designer | Claire Holden | Carpenter's Mate | Chris Drew |
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Press Officer |
Kelly Forbes | ||
Gentlemen of the Chorus |
Ladies of the Chorus |
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| Nick Clelland | Kirsty Ross | ||
| Richard Townhill | Gesine Strenge | ||
| Alex Gunn | Mary B. H. Clare | ||
| Iona Beange | |||
| Claire Freake | |||
| Courtney Glenny | |||
| Scarlett Bayfield | |||
| Cleo Parthenoglou | |||
Press
Please contact kelly@eusog.org for our press release.
2007
Guilds
Ambition, intrigue, foolish love and custard pies - EUSOG welcomes you to the high drama of the Jester Election. The hero Cedrick, the Village Idiot of Haselmere, faces his greatest fear - the voters.
Plot
In the 16th century village of Haslemere, Cedrick, the village jester and member of the Slapstick Guild, treats the villagers' illnesses by entertaining and amusing them. But now it is election time and Cedrick risks losing his seat to Amy, of the Worldplay Guild. The Slapstick Guild's aged leader Graham is fighting off a leadership coup from Theresa, his single-minded deputy. The Worldplay Guild's highly competent leader Benjamin fears Theresa and is trying to ensure that Graham stays in place. Cedrick finds himself caught in the middle of their dispute, as well as attracted to his opponent, and must make a difficult choice as the crucial vote which will decide his future approaches.
About Guilds
Guilds is a 50-minute musical comedy which was written for EUSOG to perform at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It requires a cast of 4 men, 2 women, and chorus. If you would be interested in performing Guilds, please contact the EUSOG committee at committee@eusog.org.
Production Team |
Cast |
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| Producer | Andrew Edmonstone | Cedrick |
Geoff Lee |
| Assistant Producer | Mary Clare | Amy |
Rachel Wood |
| Director | Chris Cotter | Graham |
Ed Curry |
| Musical Director | John Davey | Benjamin |
Henry Manning |
| Set Designer | David Larking | Fairfax |
Dave Finlay |
| Designer | Staszek Stuart-Thompson | Theresa |
Elspeth Noble |
| Stage Managers | Ruth Wilkinson | ||
| Claire Turnbull | |||
| Technical Directors | Richard Bell | ||
| James Turner | |||
| Wardrobe Manager | Nikki Wragg | ||
Gentlemen of the Chorus |
Ladies of the Chorus |
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| Kristopher Bruce | Jenny Dickens | ||
| Sam Cable | Maren Dralle | ||
| Nick Clelland | Chloe Edworthy | ||
| Chris Drew | Natalie Eskinazi | ||
| Andy Edmonstone | Kelly Forbes | ||
| Joshua Green | Naomi Law | ||
| Robert Jenkin | Rose Lindgren | ||
| Somon Nevelle | Krista Livock | ||
| Tom Paton | Suzanne McGrath | ||
| Will Searle | Susannah Prins | ||
| Staszek Stuart-Thompson | Lucy Sproul-Cran | ||
| Sam Taunton | |||
Reviews
A joy to watch; `Guilds` is a wonderfully topical comic musical. The play centres on an election campaign between two jesters both vying for the title of village idiot. Cunningly it`s contemporary politics that is being poked fun at; negative campaigning, photo ops, sound bites and voter apathy are all mocked, and brilliantly. On top of this, the play is a showcase of talent, with technically difficult pieces sung to perfection. Laughter also graces the stage - Ed Curry`s performance is one of particular comic brilliance. Not often do whole audiences giggle throughout a musical, but the comedy, both slapstick and subtle, that adorns this musical is extremely amusing. So we have wit and intelligence, talent, and laughter: this show is hard to fault. - 3 Weeks
Guilds is a fantastic, clever and funny show with an excellent cast and great storyline that will keep you hooked. This group of University students are more than a match for some of the more seasoned performers out there. Once again, great show. - Ed Tweddle
Hey, went to see Guilds last night and i would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good laugh and to enjoy some brilliant singing and acting! This show is in a great venue on George IV Bridge and as mentioned below was sold out last night. On the performance last night it should be sold out every night! The lyrics are clever and topical, and the actors are very talented- go buy your ticket! - Vicky Miller
This was the first show I have seen in 2007`s fringe and it means all the rest of the shows have something to live up to. The music was fab and the political satirical element was excellent. It has something for everyone - both commedy and music. A MUST SEE!!! Enjoy the show xx - Scott Mathe
Sound Clips
You can download sound clips of the music in Guilds at the bottom of this page.
| Attachment | Size |
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| 01 Cedrick's Song.mp3 | 512.98 KB |
| 02 Haslemere.mp3 | 715.02 KB |
| 03 Fairfax.mp3 | 560.74 KB |
| 04 All the town.mp3 | 459.51 KB |
| 05 Start of Her Success.mp3 | 496.65 KB |
| 06 Slave to the Vote.mp3 | 408.9 KB |
| 07 Spin Waltz.mp3 | 676.25 KB |
| 08 Hustings.mp3 | 764.82 KB |
| 09 Under Her Spell.mp3 | 477.06 KB |
| 10 Cedrick and Amy.mp3 | 552.57 KB |
| 11 Graham.mp3 | 504.41 KB |
| 12 Voting Dance.mp3 | 742.78 KB |
| 13 Finale.mp3 | 645.22 KB |