Instrumentalists for Tour

Thursday 1 May 2008

Instrumentalists for Tour

We are delighted to announce that the Touring Instrumental Group will be:

Annie Routley
Amy Carter
Carole Gotham
Marilyn Ellis

They will be starting rehearsals soon, once the CD recording is complete.

1 comment:

Chris said...: Really looking forward to seeing the new musical. I find Roger's work deeply moving and inspirational.; 19 May 2008 at 20:16

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The Rock Tour...

WORLD PREMIERE: 01/02 Nov - Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham

TOUR ONE: Nov 08
8/11 Manchester
9/11 Wigan
10/11 Ulverston
12/11 Penrith
13/11 Blyth
14/11 Sunderland
15/11 Northallerton
16/11 Hull
21/11 Sheffield
22/11 Doncaster
23/11 Keighley

TOUR TWO: Mar/Apr 09
14/3 Aldershot
15/3 Witney
20/3 Walsall
21/3 Watford
22/3 Banbury
24/3 Crawley
25/3 Crowborough
26/3 Worthing
27/3 Ipswich
28/3 Norwich
3/4 Derby
4/4 Kidderminster

TOUR THREE: June 09
25/6 Leicester
26/6 Barry
27/6 Gloucester
28/6 Macclesfield

TOUR FOUR: Oct 09
10/10 Chandler's Ford
11/10 Salisbury
17/10 Wimborne
18/10 Weston Super Mare
24/10 Taunton
25/10 Bristol
26/10 Bridport
28/10 Minehead
29/10 Bideford
30/10 Truro
31/10 Exeter

FINALE: 14 Nov 09 - Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Ontario Tour: March 10
20/3 Kanata
23/3 Deep River
27/3 Morrisburg
28/3 Dixon's Corners

Scotland (and Northumberland) Tour: June 10
11/6 Wigtown
12/6 Edinburgh
13/6 Aberlour
15/6 Lossiemouth
17/6 Logie Easter
19/6 Beith
20/6 Berwick-upon-Tweed

Isle of Wight Tour: October 10

Vancouver Tour?: Spring 11

Ireland Tour?: June 11

The Touring Party Complete!

Roger Jones - Conductor
Alan Walker - Team Leader
Keith Grimshaw & Laura Cooper - Sales
Margaret Hooper & Viv Flowerday - Prayer Coordinators
Brenda Earnshaw & Barrie Renwick - Wardrobe

Cast:

Devon Brown (Martin Fisher) - Peter
Simon Cooper (Paul Sodzi) - Jesus
Bill Carpenter (Richard Harvey) - Cornelius
Jonathan Chappell - John
Martin Fisher - James
Paul Sodzi - Philip
Richard Harvey - Andrew

Ann Steer (Catherine Muggleton) - Miriam
Alyson Ottaway (Clair Rogoff) - Zillah
Helen Gray (Rachel Walker) - Suzannah
Catherine Muggleton - Dinah
Clair Rogoff - Rhoda
Rachel Walker - Lois

Dancers:

Sally Jones
Felicity Norris
Laura Rhodes
Anna Salmon
Ann Walters

Instrumentalists:

Amy Carter
Marilyn Ellis
Carole Gotham
Annie Routley

Malachi Theatre Services

Other Roles Non Touring:

Claire Close & Ann Parkin - Costume
Darren Close - Producer
Gill Johnson & Sally Jones - Choreographer

Songs:

(1) ROCK OF AGES - up tempo setting of the old hymn
(2) IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA - the story starts at the home of Cornelius (See Acts 10)
(3) WORKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS - the call of Peter and the disciples
(4) I WILL FOLLOW YOU - They leave their nets and follow Jesus
(5) YOU ARE MESSIAH - Peter declares the truth about Jesus
(6) IN THIS BREAD, IN THIS WINE - the last supper
(7) SURELY YOU MUST HAVE BEEN WITH HIM - Peter denies knowing Jesus
(8) THE LOOK OF LOVE -Peter's "best & worst of times"
(9) WERE YOU THERE? - the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
(10) THIS IS THE PLACE - the disciples encounter the risen Jesus
(11) DO YOU LOVE ME? - Peter is challenged and restored
(12) A CHOSEN PEOPLE - the church is born at Pentecost
(13) JUST AS I AM - many become believers
(14) WORKING IN THE FATHER'S BUSINESS - the early church do what Jesus did
(15) IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA (rep) - the gentiles become believers & receive the Spirit
(16) HE IS THE STONE THAT THE BUILDERS REJECTED - Peter declares Jesus as the real ROCK!

A bit about Roger Jones...

Born in Birmingham in 1948, I went to School at Stechford Primary, Alston Juniors, Alston Boys and Saltley Grammar. I studied at the Birmingham School of Music (now Birmingham Conservatiore) and City of Birmingham Colege of Education, and taught at Aston Manor School, Birmingham.

I met and married Mary in 1972 whilst we were both at Grenfell Baptist Church, Alum Rock, and have also worshipped at St Stephen's Selly Hill (1978-81) and Christ Church Ward End (1981- ) where I have been involved as Director of Music, and Lay-Reader (Preacher).

I support Birmingham City & Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

At Aston Manor School I began as a Music Teacher in 1969. I became Head of Music, Head of Year, and in 1978 became Head of Lower School.

In 1984 we took the "major" decision to go full-time in Christian music ministry, supported by the East Birmingham Renewal Group. Details of this group and our activities may be seen in detail on: http://www.cmm.org.uk/

We have had four children, Tim, Andrew, Peter and Sally, and now have two grandchildren(to Tim & Emma): Michael and Bethany.

ROCK - the story of Simon Peter

Thursday 1 May 2008