Soham Grammarians - Dramatic Society - Badger's Green 1953
Soham Grammarian Summer 1953
BADGER’S GREEN by R. C. SHERIFF
The glories of a new set contributed in no uncertain manner to the success of this cricketing comedy, staged at the end of the Spring Term by members of the Dramatic Society.
The unflagging patience of the producers resulted in acting that was energetic if not quite up to West End standards. The Major, captain of the local cricket team, was portrayed by D. E. Murfet with verve, in spite of an embarrassing contretemps with his moustache. The Doctor, a rival of the Major in the social whirl of Badger’s Green, was acted with considerable aplomb by O. Barber. The trio of village worthies was completed superbly by T. N. G. Perry, as Mr. Twigg, who was timid to a degree not looked for by those who know him. Mr. Butler (no relation to R. A.), the crafty business man, was acted by J. Franklin with considerable suavity and charm, which made the necessary’ contrast between town and country.
The minor characters were just as well played as their superiors. Allen, as the secretary, astounded everybody by ‘her’ dress and bearing, while King and Hobbs as the wives of the Doctor and the Major respectively, were ravishing, although not quite ladylike in deportment. Dickie was a convincing student-cricketer, while Mary, the long-suffering maid, was portrayed with the right modicum of weariness by Pollard. The irrepressible vulgarity of Rogers, the inn-keeper, was brought out well by Nockels, while the supporting cast of villagers and spectators added to the convincing atmosphere of the play.
The able stage-manager was P. Graves, and the producers were Messrs. Saunders and Waller. The Society’s sincere thanks go to all those who helped in the production in any way.
“Criticus.”
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