Nana’s Naughty Knickers
October 14 – 29, 2016
Nana’s Naughty Knickers
Our October 2016 production was the delightful comedy “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” by Katherine DeSavino. With Stage Direction by Eddie Bruce and Mel Hogan, this was definitely a show you can ‘bring your Nan to’ – or your Mum and Dad for that matter.
Set in New York, Bridget takes the opportunity to spend some time with her favourite Grandmother before heading off to University. The visit introduces her to Tom, the local cop on the beat, and Nana’s dear, and very interesting, friend Vera. As Bridget discovers and freely admits… being Nana’s roommate for the Summer is going to be an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested – or worse! – evicted? If you like a good laugh, then come along to the Dural Soldiers’ Memorial Hall to find out how Bridget manages to cope with her Nana’s illegal sideline and the apartment block manager who is trying to evict her.
Following the success of “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum” in May, Dural Musical Society follows up with another comedy – this time a modern day look at how an enterprising old age pensioner and her best friend can cause havoc in the city of New York. DMS regulars were pleased to see Linda Corbin and Judy Clarke playing Nana and her friend Vera, while “Forum “ patrons will have recognised Brooke Stephens as Bridget, Tom Oliver as the local policeman, and Millie Reid as the unexpected visitor. Support roles were played by Eddie Bruce, Joshua Brown and Karen Smyth.
Cast: | |
Bridget Charles | Brooke Stephens |
Sylvia Charles (Nana) | Linda Corbin |
Vera Walters | Judy Clarke |
Officer Tom O’Grady | Tom Oliver |
Heather Van Pree | Millie Reid-Alvarez |
Gil Schmidt | Eddie Bruce |
Claire Schmidt | Karen Smyth |
UPS Man/Voice | Joshua Brown |
Production Team: | |
Directors | Eddie Bruce |
Mel Hogan | |
Stage Manager | Daryl Osborne : Marvyn Lenders |
Assistant Stage Managers | Stephanie Quaglia : Isaak Koorey : Rebecca Dare |
Lighting Manager/Design | John Nawotka |
Lighting Assistant | Jayden Nawotka |
Prompt | Julie Bruce : Mel Hogan |
Set Design | Eddie Bruce : Daryl Osborne |
Set Construction | Eddie Bruce : Tom Oliver : Phil O’Connor |
Daryl Osborne : Marvyn Lenders | |
Scenic Artists | Cast and Friends of DMS |
Nana’s Paintings | Linda Corbin |
Costumes | Judy Clarke : Julie Scargill |
Properties | Linda Corbin and Cast Members |
Front of House | Friends of DMS |
Programme | Karen Smyth : Scott Osborne |
Marketing | Julie Bruce : Andrew McLean |
Publicity | Julie Bruce and DMS Committee |
Sponsorship | Julie Bruce : Stephanie Quaglia |
Ticketing | John Nawotka |
Photography | David Schofield : Barry Clarke : Tim Scargill |