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or WHITTY DICKY Zenith Theatre Company St Aldhelm's Hall Branksome Poole March 2006 Zenith’s production was, however, anything but a disaster, and the cast – Len Murray, Sheila Garrett, Ann Whitaker and Mark Hampshaw – characterised their roles well. However, their grasp of lines was somewhat shaky at times, and a little more ‘oomph’ would have helped. The home-grown (by Ann Whitaker) Whitty Dicky was, on the other hand, a fast-moving show. Loosely based on Dick Whittington, it had numerous catchy vocal numbers and not too much libretto. And, as usual, sets and costumes, also courtesy of Ann, were bright and colourful. There were some super performances, not least from the very personable Mechelle (correct) Summers (Dick Whitty), Rosemary Witcher (Cat) and Laura Hampshaw (Alice). I was also very taken with Len Murray’s attitude-filled Fairy Godmother, and it was good to see that every individual in the cast was given his or her turn in the spotlight – an opportunity they seized with obvious pleasure. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo 
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