With a "smaller than usual for Wedge" cast, Chez
Payne-Annetts has encouraged Wedge members to also take
roles and responsibilities in the backstage work of the
production, including sound, light, costume, set design and
stage managing.
Chez, on her ‘solo’ directorial debut, has been working
tirelessly with her enthusiastic cast and backstage team made up
entirely of Wedge members to bring you this well loved story
chronicling the anguish and pain of adolescence. Who can fail to
be touched by Adrian’s plaintive confession ‘I’m desperately in
love with Pandora’.
Follow the trials and tribulations of a year in the life of
Adrian through his diary, brought to colourful life, including
his first kiss, and much more.
Both funny and touching, this story has something for everyone.
Please support by ensuring your attendance. Why not get a group
of family and friends together. This is a fun night out at this
dreary time of year, much better than watching Jedward, and a
bargain to boot.
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ADRIAN MOLE |
Kyle Stoney |
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PAULINE MOLE |
Olivia McCormack |
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GEORGE MOLE |
Jonty Heiser |
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GRANDMA MOLE |
Rhianna Inman |
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BERT BAXTER |
Bart Jennings |
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QUEENIE |
Lizzie Heiser |
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PANDORA |
Katie Thorne |
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MR LUCAS |
Julian Sutcliffe |
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MRS LUCAS |
Ellen Thorne |
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BARRY KENT |
James Mills |
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NIGEL |
George Dickinson |
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DOREEN SLATER |
Lucy Kennedy-Cooke |
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MATRON |
Evie Stannard O'Connell |
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CHARLOTTE |
Sophie Stanton |
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ELECTRICITY OFFICIAL |
Tom Stockdale |
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MR SCRUTON |
George Prove |
For her directorial debut Chez Payne-Annetts could not have
chosen a better crafted piece than Sue Townsends witty and
perceptive story of teenage angst. The actors obviously
enjoyed their roles and played them with convincing
authority. The result was a hugely entertaining and amusing
evening with many ‘laugh out loud’ moments.
All of the 16 strong cast, with an average age of 14
performed well together with loads of pace and enthusiasm
but special mention must go to Bart Jennings and Rhianna
Inman whose portrayals of the elderly Bert and Grandma were
extremely well observed characterisations.
The actors were well supported by a competent backstage,
sound and lighting crew all drawn from Wedge members.
Well done everyone.