The Barn Theatre, Southwick Community Centre
June 10, 11, 12 & 13 2026
Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle & Dick
by Terry Johnson
Directed by
Mike Wells
Cast
Mark Best : Sid James
Giles Newlyn-Bowmer : Kenneth Williams
Laura Witham : Barbara Windsor
Tiffany Murphy : Imogen Hassell
Caroline Marchant : Sally
Ben Pritchard : Eddie
Production Crew
Stage Manager – Diane Robinson
Deputy Stage Manager – Julian Batstone
Assistant Stage Manager – Helen Dear
Lighting Design – Martin Oakley
Lighting Operation – John Garland
Sound Design – Julian Batstone
Sound Operation – Jeff Woodford
Set Design – Noel Boswijk
Set Construction and Painting – Sue Netley
Set Construction and Painting – Helen Dear
Set Construction and Painting – Sue Chaplin
Set Construction and Painting – Tim Westcott
Set Construction and Painting – Judith Berrill
Make-up – Chris Horlock
Properties – Diane Robinson
Properties – Helen Dear
Properties – Kate Rosewarne
Wardrobe – Maggi Pierce
Wardrobe – Lindsay Midali
Poster, Flyer and Programme cover – Judith Berrill
Programme – Susanne Crosby
Publicity – Emily Dennett
Publicity – Susan Crosby
Publicity – Peter Joyce
Promotional Photography – Phil Nair-Brown
Production photography – Sam Taylor
‘Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle & Dick’: what’s the link? Of course, it’s Carry On! Cor Blimey! We all know what that means. Sid James carrying on. Kenneth Williams getting outraged. Barbara Windsor giggling. Blackpool naughty postcard humour.
But this play deals with the behind-the-scenes shenanigans of these much loved comedy stars as well as the comedy, there’s some gritty reality and drama of the less than glamorous showbiz life. In the caravan dressing room, Sid lives up to his lecherous screen persona with Kenneth disapproving of his goings on. But when Sid meets Barbara, the loud-mouthed blonde, he finds someone who gives as good as she gets.
The play combines ‘Carry On’ humour with the touching story of Sid and Barbara’s relationship: there’s a lot more to this show than ‘Carry On’.
Contains adult themes. Not suitable for children.
