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The Programmes
AN EVENING OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
A delightful and very popular selection from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, including
The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, andThe Pirates of Penzance,
to name but a few - presented by Ad Hoc with an entertaining, witty,
and informative script, written and performed by Walter Paul, an acknowledged expert
in the performance, stage-direction, and history of the Savoy Operas.
SONGS FROM THE SHOWS
As the title suggests, words and music from London and Broadway shows
written during the 20th and 21st centuries, presented with the style, confidence,
and expertise which is the hallmark of an Ad Hoc performance;
this programme can be adapted to include special requests,
which audiences might wish to hear.
MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS
A follow up programme from the original Songs From the Shows,
concentrating on the more recent stage musicals of the latter part of the 20th century,
and including numbers written by Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice,
Boublil and Schonberg, Jerry Herman, Ebb and Kander, and Maury Yeston.
This programme is constantly updated and revised.
COLE PORTER – THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
The life and times of that unique genius Cole Porter, including his unforgettable melodies
and songs such as What Is This Thing Called Love?, Begin the Beguine,
Night and Day, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Just One of Those Things, Love for Sale,
Miss Otis Regrets, Every Time We Say Goodbye,
and selections from his wonderful shows Anything Goes and Kiss Me Kate –
a not-to-be-missed evening presented by Ad Hoc in its own inimitable style.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO IRVING BERLIN
The story of Israel Baline who, as Irving Berlin, became perhaps
the most famous American musical genius of the 20th century;
with a witty and informative script interspersed with musical gems such as
There’s No Business Like Showbusiness, Play a Simple Melody, Easter Parade,
I Hear Singing, Sisters, Couple of Swells, etc., etc.!,
Originally prepared and presented in 1990 to celebrate the 100dth birthday of Irving Berlin,
this evening has proved to be one of Ad Hoc’s most popular and enduring entertainments.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO GEORGE GERSHWIN
The story of George Gershwin’s very short life is related in a programme
which includes a wide range of his music, from I Got Rhythm andFascinating Rhythm
to the haunting melodies of Porgy and Bess
and the unrivalled genius of An American in Paris.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN
A tribute programme devoted to the words and music of those two giants
of the American Musical Theatre, Rodgers and Hammerstein,
with excerpts from their greatest works including Oklahoma!, Carousel,
South Pacific, The King and I, Flower Drum Song, andThe Sound of Music.
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
One of Ad Hoc’s most popular evenings when the audiences can test their memories
and try to discover exactly which song appeared in which movie;
the excerpts conjure up diverse names such as Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Ewan McGreogor,
Walt Disney, Judy Garland, and Barbara Streisand, and this is an evening
when the audiences, too, can let themselves go and sing-a-long with Ad Hoc!
SOUNDS OF SONDHEIM
One of Ad Hoc’s more specialist evenings salutes the talent which is undoubtedly
Mr Stephen Sondheim, probably Broadway’s, and perhaps the musical world’s,
most talented individual alive today and happily still working.
Excerpts from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,
Company, Sweeney Todd, The Frogs, Pacific Overtures, Marry Me a Little,
A Little Night Music, Follies, and Merrily We Roll Along
comprise this superbly intense evening of entertainment.
(as at May 2009)
Costs available on Enquiry
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
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The Contract will be binding by both Walter Paul Productions and the Client, only on the written acceptance of the actual Contract and its Terms, by the aforementioned Client. Any subsequent alterations to the agreed Contract, such as Fee, Date, Programme Content, Services, must be agreed by both Walter Paul Productions and the Client, and must be detailed and dated in writing. |
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Any cancellation of the agreed Contract by the Client must be made at least twenty-eight (28) days before the actual date, or dates, of the aforementioned Contract. Any cancellation of the agreed Contract by the Client between eight (8) and twenty-seven (27) days before the actual date or dates of the aforementioned Contract, or start date of the aforementioned Contract, will be subject to a Cancellation Fee of 50% of the agreed Contract Fee. Any cancellation of the agreed Contract by the Client between one (l) and seven (7) days before the actual date or dates of the aforementioned Contract, or start date of the aforementioned Contract, will be subject to a Cancellation Fee of 100% of the agreed Contract Fee. Any cancellation of the agreed Contract by the Client on the actual date or dates of the aforementioned Contract will be subject to a Cancellation Fee of 100% of the agreed Contract Fee plus an additional 50% of the agreed Contract Fee. All Fees must be paid in full no later than the date or first date of the performance(s) as detailed in the aforementioned Contract. On certain occasions a Deposit Fee of 25% of the total Contract Fee may be asked for by Walter Paul Productions, for immediate payment on the Client's acceptance of the aforementioned Contract; should a Deposit Fee be asked for, this request will be detailed in full as part of the original Contract. |
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No audio recordings, video recordings, television recordings, filming or photographing of any type, of production or performance(s) or presentations as performed or presented by Walter Paul Productions will be allowed without the express permission in writing being first of all obtained from Walter Paul Productions by the Client, or any other individual(s), company (companies), or organisation(s).
All programmes, concerts, performances, original material, remain the copyright of Walter Paul Productions, and must not be reproduced whole, or in excerpt form
The names Walter Paul Productions and Ad Hoc must not be used by any other individuals or groups to advertise or promote any form of entertainment which has not been detailed in formal Contract between Walter Paul Productions and the Client.
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The General Terms and Conditions of Walter Paul Productions are governed by The Laws of Scotland
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Artists who have performed with Ad Hoc & Walter Paul Productions,
1986 to present day
Walter Anderson, Christopher Andreae, Roderick Ashley, Michael Ballingall, Judith Barron, David Blackwood, Patrick Branchfield,
Catherine Brannan-Usher, Kerry Burley, Iain Campbell, Antony Carter, David Conway, Mairi Coyle, Alan A. Craig,
Alison Craig, Lynn Curran, Amiera Darwish, Valerie Dempster, Liz Fraser, Trevor Gray, Paul Gusterson, Kris Haddow,
Thomas Hart, Sandra Haxton, Alice Hynd, Rachel Hynes, Paul Imrie, J.Campbell Kerr, Sam Lapping, Kirsty Lee, Moira Leitch,
Kirsty Leith, Sinead McAree, Marian McHugh, Iain McInnes, David McLaren, Kathryn McLaren, Lynsey McLaughlin, Tom McVeigh,
Steven MacIntyre, Jean Macmillan, Norman Macmillan, Kenneth Martin, Val Mayes, Irene Miller, Chriss Mills, Maggie Milton,
Gordon Mabbott, Helen Minnis, Liz Mitchell, Karen Murray, Andrew S. Nicol, Ross Nicol, Linda Ormiston, Adeola Paterson,
Moyra Paterson, Walter Paul, Megan Read, Val Reilly, Doreen Riddell, Jim Riddell, Andrew Rodger, Campbell Russell,
Isobel Rutter, Catriona Sagar, Cris Sagar, Honor Shelley, David Somerville, Betty Stark, Stuart Tait, FrancesTaylor,
Joanne Taylor, Hazel Tazzar, Richard Thomas, Margot Traynor, Penny Vere, Carol Whitelaw, Elaine Wilkie, Jennie Wilkie
VOCAL COACHING
in association with Walter Paul Productions
David Blackwood,
(trained with Hugh Love-Elliott and Muriel Dickson), offers Vocal Coaching.
INITIAL VOCAL CONSULTATION - FLAT FEE OF £25.00
FEES PER LESSON OR PER SESSION - BY ARRANGEMENT
contact
David Blackwood
telephone 0141 637 3314
email; dcwblackwood@aol.com