Review
Thoroughly
Modern Millie is a musical with a book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan
and additional songs by Scanlan (lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music).
It is based on the 1967 film of the same name about a small-town girl
who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a
thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce.
After a West Coast production, the musical opened in 2002 on Broadway.
The musical maintains the basic story line of the original film but,
in an effort to be politically correct, tones down many of the stereotypical
traits associated with the Asian characters in the film.
Public Testimonials
Congratulations
on yet another wonderful show. I thoroughly enjoyed the
performance including the fabulous tap dancing, the costumes, design,
music and direction. We are very much looking forward
to hosting your Centenary Gala.
Best wishes
Karin
and all at Richmond Theatre
We found great enjoyment at the performance at Richmond Theatre last
Wednesday and would like to send our thanks and congratulations to all
the performers and to everyone who contributed to the show. The programme,
too, was a superb publication.
Well done all round!
Pat and Michael Savage, OHADS
I was so proud to be a part of BROS last week. The show was wonderful.
It
looked and sounded brilliant. So well done to each and everyone of you.
It
was a real triumph.
Love Lynne x
What a wonderful production.
A worthy footstep at the start of another
centenary. The performances were uniformly excellent. Voices and dance?
Not a pip or squeak out of place. The sets were awesome, for a one
week run. As for the costumes - it was a fantastic done deal.
Congratulations
to everyone.
John Timperley
Just a short note to say how much my wife and I enjoyed your show.
We think the best compliment we can pay is that it was truly professional
and you must all be very proud of the incredible standard you achieved.
David Armstrong
Just to say what a great time we all had last night at the show. Whoever
doesn't get to see it really will be missing out. For me there were no
weak spots with everyone on that stage putting on a first class professional
performance.
Brilliant!
Sam Thomas
Just wanted you to know that we all thought the show on Tuesday was
wonderful. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and I particularly was amazed
by the sets and the lighting as well as all the professional performances.
Barbara Hill
| Awards / Nominations |
| Best Female Performer in a Musical - Ashley Gill |
WINNER |
| The Wild Swan |
WINNER |
| Best Supporting Male Performer in a Musical - Chris Warden |
NOMINATED |
| Best Supporting Female Performer in a Musical - Clare Henderson
Roe |
NOMINATED |
| Best Musical Production |
NOMINATED |
| The Cast |
| Millie |
Ashley Gill |
| Jimmy |
Dieter Thomas |
| Muzzy |
Kate Long |
| Mrs Meers |
Clare Henderson
Roe |
| Trevor Graydon |
Chris Warden |
| Miss Dorothy |
Claire Smith |
| Bun Foo |
Andy Clarke |
| Ching Ho |
Stuart Kennedy |
| Miss Flannery |
Veronica Maidment |
| Alice |
Deb McDowell |
| Ruth |
Sue Astbury |
| Cora |
Kerry Sampson |
| Rita |
Sylvie Barlow |
| Gloria |
Caroline Hayes |
| Ethel |
Louise Turnbull |
| Lucille |
Jenny
Corbin |
Stenographers & other tap
dancers:
Rachel
Hughes (dance captain), Kerry Magee, Karen Swift, Clare Atkins,
Juliet Manners, Gemma Melhuish, Helen Shore, Gita Singham-Willis,
Louise Vinter
Male Ensemble:
Michael D’Ambrosio,
Simon Willis, Mike Bradbury, Chris Morris, Guy Chaperlin, Jonathan
Simmons, Mark Burgess, Marc Evans
Female Ensemble:
Sian Walters, Ellen Harvey-Smart,
Anna Gough, Lizzie
Brignall, Bridgette Conway
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| Production Team |
| Director & Choreographer |
Jessica Joyce |
| Musical Director |
Shaun Critten |
| Tap Choreographer |
Melanie Edwards |
| Production Manager |
Tony Makepeace |
| Dance Captain |
Rachel Hughes |
| Lighting Design |
Ed Pagett |
| Sound Design |
Stuart Vaughan |
| Costume Design |
Suzy Deal |
| Hair & Makeup Design |
Louise Turnbull |
| Technical Managers |
Mike Bradbury & Wesley Henderson
Roe |
| Stage Manager |
Jane Bean |
| Company House Manager |
Alan O'Shea |
| Publicity Officer |
Mark Burgess |
| Audition Secretary |
Wesley Henderson-Roe |
For more information on this production, or about the company, please email Wes
secretary@brostheatrecompany.org
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