Exeter Drama Company

Community Theatre

The Grand Old Duke of York

The Grand Old Dule of York is a pantomime by Norman Robbins based on the famous nursery rhyme.

In typical pantomime style, a gypsy boy, Ruben meets and falls in love with Melody, the ward of the nervous worrier the Grand Old Duke.

Many forces are at work to prevent their marraige, including Baron Snatcher and his henchmen Pye and Peas.

Baron Snatcher Anthony Aaben
Martha Muffett Di Smith
Jack & Jill, City Water Carriers Gemma Waugh & Jenny Anning
Ruben Martin Nelson
Mother Shipton Pamela Hoad
Tommy Tucker Andy Smith
Pye & Peas Tracey Monaghan & Kate Phimister
Melody Margaret Addison
The Grand Old Duke of York Roger Mathewson
Maleficent Jenny Trace
The Guardian of the Cave Tom Anning
Citizens, Soldiers, Gypsies and Courtiers Laurence Dale, Laura Hoad, Meg Henkus, Ian, Frances, Charlotte and Phoebe Guy and Tom Anning
Directed by Denise Hill and Wendy Montgomery
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