Jamie Marcus Productions :: Production History

	December 2010 - 'Dick Whittington and his Cunningly Clever Cat' Jamie Marcus Productions returned to Lincoln Drill Hall and the Majestic Theatre, Retford for a fourth year with another spectacular pantomime. We followed Dick and his mischievous cat Tommy, on his journey to London Town. Did he defeat the evil queen Rat, win the heart of the beautiful Alice Fitzwarren and find his ‘streets paved with gold’? We laughed at Idle Jack, and the delightful Dame, Sarah the Cook, booed the baddy, Queen Rat and cheered for Fairy Bow Belles as she guided Dick Whittington, in this adventure of a lifetime!
	Summer 2010 - '2010 Open-Air Theatre Festival at Lincoln Castle' Jamie Marcus Productions brought 5 stunning open-air productions to the serene surroundings of Lincoln Caste. We followed the young D'Artagnan on his quest to follow his father's footsteps in 'The Three Musketeers', went out on the town and encountered the 'Bouncers', learnt some valuable art tips with 'Kirsten O'Brien's SMART ART', listened to some of the best-loved tunes from the West End to Broadway and the Silver Screen in 'From Stage To Screen', as well as laughing ourselves silly with 'The Stephen Frost IMPROV ALL STARS'.
	Spring 2010 - 'High School Hits - Prom Night' This spectacular one-hour live and interactive concert starred the pop group ‘The High Schoolers’. Fronted by the four members of the band and backed by two fantastic dancers, this feel-good family production featured music from High School Musical 1,2 and 3 as well as Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, Hairspray and loads of number one hits from ‘Girls Aloud’ to ‘JLS’. This was a high energy show, that youngsters loved, as well as being encouraged to sing and dance along to.
	January -May 2010 - 'Misery' Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. NOW, he is writing to stay alive... Jamie Marcus Productions returned with an electrifying production of Stephen King's Misery, adapted for the stage by Simon Moore. Paul Sheldon, best-selling author of the 'Misery Chastaine' novels, is crippled in a car crash only to be rescued by Annie Wilkes, his 'number one fan'. Far from being an angel of mercy, when she discovers that the eponymous heroine dies in the latest book, Annie imprisons Sheldon insisting that he write another. Fearing for his life, Paul writes a chapter per day as he descends into a living hell beyond anything that he could ever imagine for Misery.
	January 2010 - 'Dick Whittington' Theatr Colwyn was delighted to announce the arrival of a NEW PANTOMIME COMPANY to Colwyn Bay last Christmas. JAMIE MARCUS PRODUCTIONS, well known for its high standards and incredible shows, brought one of the best loved pantomimes DICK WHITTINGTON, to Colwyn Bay. We followed Dick and his mischievous cat Tommy, on his journey to London Town. Did he defeat the evil King Rat, win the heart of the beautiful Alice Fitzwarren and find his ‘streets paved with gold’? We laughed at Idle Jack, and the delightful Dame, Sarah the Cook, boo the baddy, King Rat and cheered for Fairy Bow Belles as she guided Dick Whittington, in this adventure of a lifetime!
	December 2009 - 'Sleeping Beauty' Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, a beautiful Princess was born. Everyone was invited to the christening of the Princess Rosebud… everyone that is except the wicked Fairy Vistana, who was furious and cursed the baby Princess so that when she reached 18, she would prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted slumber to become Sleeping Beauty…. Sleeping Beauty was the perfect Christmas treat for boys and girls of ALL ages! No ‘celebrities’, just a hugely talented professional cast of faces old and new including, Ian Angus Wilkie, Matthew Hewitt, Jane Flanagan and Lincoln favourite Julie Fox. Sleeping Beauty & the Dragon of Fury was a spectacular show with dazzling costumes, superb songs and for the first time ever in Lincoln & Retford an animated fire-breathing dragon!
	August 2009 - 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' Jamie Marcus Productions Ltd brought you this hilarious comedy, where all of Shakespeare’s plays are performed (in shortened form) by only three actors!! It was first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1987 then transferred to the West End of London, where it ran for nine record-breaking years and has become one of the world's most popular shows. This interactive ‘romp’ is fantastic for all ages and includes the Othello ‘rap’ and Titus Andronicus’s ‘cooking show‘ – all in 97 minutes!
	August 2009 - 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' We joined Robin Hood and His Merry Men as they tried to defeat the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and win the Heart of his true love Maid Marian. Robin Hood was a spectacular open-air production with well known songs, dazzling costumes and a fantastic cast.
	March 2009 - 'Bouncers' Jamie Marcus Productions Ltd brought you the multi-award winning John Godber comedy ‘Bouncers’. Join the four ‘Bouncers’, who between them play over twenty different characters in one crazy night on the town. Meet the lads on the pull and the giggly girls as they prepare for their big night out! Through the flashing lights and mirror ball follow their progress to the dance floor. From the smooth talking DJ, the lipsticked lacquered girls, the Goths and the toffs, from the nightclub to the kebab house, it’s a journey that everyone has had and would like to forget. All kept in control under the watchful eye of the Bouncers!
	February - March 2009 - 'High School Hits' Jamie Marcus Productions Ltd presented High School Hits - a spectacular live and interactive concert starring pop group 'The High Schoolers'. Fronted by the four members of the band and backed by two fantastic dancers, this high energy, feel-good family production featured music from High School Musical 1,2 and 3 as well as Grease, Camp Rock, Hairspray and loads of number one hits from 'The Ting Tings' to 'Leona Lewis'. Great family fun, at fantastic value!!!
	December 2008 - 'Aladdin'' Following the tremendous success of Cinderella, the first professional pantomime staged at Lincoln Drill Hall in December 2007, Jamie Marcus Productions presented Aladdin at the Lincoln Drill Hall from 17 December 2008 to 3 January 2009. As we journey from Widow Twankey's laundrey in Old Peking through time and space to Abanazar's Lair, there was plenty of fun and frolics - and a little bit of danger too! - along the way. Did you join Aladdin on his mission to defeat the evil Abanazar and find the magic lamp? With Princesses, Genie's, Magic Rings and a Cave Filled With Gold, there was something to delight everyone!
	December 2008 - 'Cinderella'' Jamie Marcus Productions brought the most magical and popular of all pantomimes, Cinderella, to the Trinity Arts Centre from 15 December to 31 December 2008. If you missed the opportunity in Lincoln, then hopefully you made sure to come to Gainsborough to watch spellbound as the Fairy Godmother helped Cinderella on her journey to find the Prince of her dreams. Booed the Ugly Sisters as they tried to stop her, and cheered loudly as the Prince placed the glass slipper on his true love...
	September 2008 - 'Elsie and Norm's MacBeth' Synopsis: Elsie and Norm are a northern couple who fancy a bit of kulture, but find Macbeth a bit flowery. So Norm (a regular contributor to the Pigeon Breeder's Gazette) rewrites the story to perform in their living room for their friends. The two of them play all the parts themselves, except Banquo and Fleance who are played by stuffed pandas. There's just one witch who arrives on a vacuum cleaner and sings the blues. The banquet is beans on toast, with the ghost of Banquo under a tea towel and what about Will Shakespeare? His dad runs the local scrap yard doesn't he? Remarkably, the story remains recognizable, comprehensible even, despite the pruning out of the parts written for William's relatives!
	July 2008 - 'Les Misérables' In July 2008 Jamie Marcus Productions in support of the Prince’s Trust produced the sell out show Les Misérables at the famous local estate house; Doddington Hall. The spectacular surroundings produced a breathtaking backdrop for this masterpiece of a show, with standing ovations from the audience on every show the success was instant and a great deal of money was raised in aid of the Prince’s Trust.
	December 2007 - 'Cinderella' Cinderella was the first professional pantomime to be staged at Lincoln Drill Hall. The tale of Cinderella is the most traditional of all pantomimes and is told the world over. Join the Fairy Godmother on the journey to make Cinderella's dreams come true. Boo the Ugly Sisters, cheers for Buttons and watch spellbound as Prince Charming places the glass slipper on his true love.
	October 2007 - 'Art' by Yasmina Reza This play was the winner of the 'Best New Comedy' award at the 1997 Olivier awards and was staged by Jamie Marcus Productions at Lincoln Drill Hall in October 2007. The professional cast included local actor Matthew Hewitt, together with Ian Angus Wilkie and Jamie Jones. Synopsis: Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of money, Marc hates it and cannot believe that a friend of his could possibly want such a work. Yvan tries to placate both sides. The question is are you who you think you are or are you who your friends think you are!
	October 2007 - Speight of the Art This was a brand new interactive children's art show, starring the late Mark Speight from CBBC's 'SmART' and CBeebies 'SmARTeenies'.

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