The Adventures of Paddington Bear – 1989 Images
Paddington Bear……………………………….Frank Jones (Sheraton Breakwater Casino-Hotel)
The Brown Family –
Henry Brown……………………………………Peter Thomas (Radio 4TO)
Mary Brown……………………………………..Anna Palthe (Sheraton Breakwater Casino-Hotel)
Jonathon Brown……………………………….Thomas Roberts
Judy Brown………………………………………Elizabeth Roberts
Mr. Curry………………………………………….Ray Dickson (Townsville Bulletin)
Mr. Grubber……………………………………..Barry Coleman (Radio 4TO/NQTV)
Mrs. Bird………………………………………….Maree Roberts (Townsville Welfare Council)Porter………………………………………………Mike Boys (Tropical Media Services)
English Gentleman…………………………….Norton Challenor
Newsboy…………………………………………..Matthew Roberts
Fruit Seller………………………………………..Phillipa McMutrie (Ochello’s Mr. Christian Shoes)
Bobby One……………………………………….Tom Nasmyth (Coca-Cola Bottlers)
Bobby Two……………………………………….Graeme McCourt (Townsville General Hospital)Santa……………………………………………….Tex McLaughlin (RAA.F.)
Soccer Team…………………………………….Paul Whalen, Adrian Robertson, Steven Oliver
Mother Superior………………………………..Jenny Hogg (Metropole Hotel)Sister……………………………………………….Kay Hefferman
Lady in Fur……………………………………….Linsey Plante (Commercial Studies Centre)
Lady Charleton………………………………….Christine Cansfield-Smith (Robert Magan. Bailey/Wall)
James (her butler)……………………………..Tim Cansfield-Smith (Robert Magan. Bailey/Wall)
Punks – Turkey………………………………….David Carmichael (Northern Brokerage
. . . . . . – Duck…………………………………….Lorna Mead (Day Dawn Florists)
. . . . . . – Piggy……………………………………Chris Tomlinson (Queensland Confederation of Industry Limited)
Fred the Trolley Man…………………………….Hugh Urquhart (Hogan Urquhart Auctioneers)
Sir Archibald………………………………………..Norton Challenor
Lady Glassbouch………………………………….Phillipa McMutrie (Ochello’s Mr. Christian Shoes)
Salami the Launderette Attendant…………..Tom Nasmyth (Coca-Cola Bottlers)Photographer……………………………………….Tex McLaughlin (R.AA.F.)
Musicians:
Pianist…………………………………………………Bradley Newman Drummer……………………………………………..Paul Neilson
Production Staff:
tage Manager……………………………………….Siysvash Doostkhah
Props Designer……………………………………..Lance Baker
Set Designer…………………………………………Peter Shaw
Scenery Consultant……………………………….Andre Reynaud Mechanists…………………………………………..Graeme Menzies, Christopher Welsh, Phil Bonano
Stage Crew…………………………………………..Lance Baker, Malia Fisher, Karen Srerichs Sound………………………………………………….Roger Parks
Lighting Designer…………………………………..Norman Kupke
Lighting Operator…………………………………..Jenny Hinspeter
Costume Designer…………………………………Shelly White Wardrobe……………………………………………..Lesley Mackay, Sylvia Fisher Choreographer………………………………………Kay Heffernan
Singing Co-ordinator………………………………Norton Challenor
Front of House………………………………………Arthur Schulz, Thritha Whiston
Make-up……………………………………………….Jacki Mepham
Director’s Assistant…………………………………Maree Roberts
Synopsis of the Play
Act 1
Scene 1: “PADDINGTON’S ARRIVAL AT PADDINGTON STATION”
A. Paddington Station
Scene 2: “ PADDINGTON GOES TO STAY AT NUMBER 32 WINDSOR GARDENS”
A. Later that night at the Browns’ house
Scene 3: “PADDINGTON LENDS A ‘PAW AT PAINTING”
A. Next morning at the Browns’ house
B. In the street
C. Mr. Gruber’s shop
D. Back at the Browns’ house
E. Later that night at the Browns’ house
Scene 4: “PADDINGTON CELEBRATES HIS SUMMER BIRTHDAY”
A. Mr. Gruber’s shop
B. Later that evening at the Browns’ house.
INTERVAL (20 minutes)
Act Two
Scene 1: ” PADDINGTON GOES TO THE LAUNDERETTE”
A. The Browns’ house
B. The launderette
Scene 2: ” PADDINGTON LENDS A ‘PAW AT PHOTOGRAPHY”
A. The Browns’ house
B. Mr. Gruber’s shop
Scene 3: “PADDINGTON HELPS AROUND THE HOUSE”
A. The Browns’ house
Scene 4: ” PADDINGTON GOES MISSING”
A. Paddington Station
