Publicity #1: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
Publication: Shoreham Herald
Publication Data: December 22 1989 issue – page 14
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TEENAGER Rebecca Faggetter will be the leading light with the Wick Theatre company over Christmas. The 17-year-old from Oxon Court, Oxon Avenue, Shoreham, is playing Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the Wick company at the Barn Theatre.
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This is Rebecca’s first leading part with the company although she has been in the chorus of two other Wick productions, Pinocchio and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. ‘ I’m really looking forward to playing the part of Alice. I get a lot out of acting and I enjoy myself on stage,’ said Rebecca. She is also due to appear in a production of the Crucible with the Southwick Players next year. Acting firmly remains a hobby for Rebecca, who intends to become a nanny. She is busy studying a Family Community course at Northbrook College in Worthing.
Publicity #2: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
Publication: Shoreham Herald
Publication Data: December 22 1989 issue – page 14
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THE ADVENTURES of Alice and her looking glass will be on stage at the Barn Theatre over Christmas. The Wick Theatre Company present a Christmas show at the barn Theatre every two years and this year have decided on the well-loved story by Lewis Carroll.
The cast of 38 has two newcomers this Christmas, with Judith Berrill playing the Cheshire Cat and Bob Ryder as the Mad Hatter. Teenager Rebecca Faggetter is taking the lead part of Alice and Joan Braddock will be playing the White Rabbit.
The show will be on from Friday December 29 until Saturday January 6. It starts at 7.30pm and Saturday matinees begin at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £3.00 and £3.50 with reductions for parties of ten.
Review #1: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
Publication: Shoreham Herald
Publication Data: January 05 1990 issue – page 14
Reviewer: Fiona Wallace
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A COLOURFUL cast of animals, Kings, Queens and soldiers delighted young and old alike last week when Alice went through the looking glass.
Wick Theatre Company’s bright and breezy production of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was pure enjoyment for all the family. Adapted to music by Richard Addinsell, songs added to the traditional fantasy story-line at Southwick Community Centre’s Barn Theatre.
Alice [Rebecca Faggetter] looked like every child’s image of Carroll’s star in her blue and white frock. And throughout the show costumes were always a source of delight. Designed by Frances Moulton’ colours burst onto the stage with each new player. Caterpillar [Brian Moulton], Mad Hatter [Bob Ryder], Cheshire Cat [Judith Berrill] and the Queen of Hearts [Betty Dawes] were a feast for everyone’s eyes. One particularly imaginative scene was the famous croquet match in which bright pink flamingos were used as sticks.
Animals of all shapes and sizes dominated the play and Vic Gough put on a great performance as singing Mock Turtle. The famous court scene – when Jack of Hearts is charged with stealing tarts – conveyed a realistic and chaotic atmosphere where the Queen wants to execute just about everybody.
The group’s technical skills came to the fore in this production as well. Potentially difficult scenes where Alice shrinks were dealt with simply but effectively by raising tables and revolving doors. Hard work and effort paid off yet again for the talented Wick Theatre Company. Productions like Alice really stand out from the crowd.
* You can still catch the last shows tonight [Friday] at 7.30pm and tomorrow night.
