Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane has such memorable,attractive music and with a simple, uncomplicated story is the true recipe for a 'feel good' enjoyable evening's entertainment which, with this production, The Bradford Players completely provided their audience.

This show is one which relies heavily on its leading lady and Poppy Jo Lumley provided the coarse bumptiousness which the tomboy role of Calamity required.  Her facial expressions, as she reacted to the various situations throughout the story, were hilarious.  She was perfectly matched by the very ladylike Jo Haynes (Katie Brown).  The love interest was admirably provided by Richard Armstrong (Wild Bill Hickock) and Paul Matthews (Lt Danny Gilmartin).  The comedy part of Francis Fryer was immaculately played by Chris Sheard whose looks, timing, singing and dancing completely fitted the role of the professional entertainer.  All were held in check by Richard Barran as Henry Miller the owner of the Golden Garter Saloon.

A rip-roaring Can-Can from the dancing team with excellent support from the Chorus and the smaller part players, a good set, costumes,  sound and lighting completed a very good production.

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