The Ragged Child

by Music by David Nield. Book and lyrics by Jeremy James Taylor and Frank Whately

The Ragged Child had 4 performances about 10 years ago (between the 20th of February 2014 and the 22nd of February 2014)

A stark and moving account of child deprivation in London in the 1850s which won the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Award. The Ragged Child is about the plight of the poor and destitute, mirrored in the tragic lives of Joe Cooper and his sister Annie. We see Lord Shaftesbury fighting for the education of the poor in the House of Lords, and, from an inauspicious beginning, the 'Ragged Schools' are founded with Lord Shaftesbury as President - but it is too late for Joe and Annie.

There will be a workshop on 23rd September in the hall at the back of the social club in Egham next to the Fire Station. This is to give everyone a chance to really get to grips with the story, characters, dances and songs, providing everyone with the best chance possible of getting the part they want at the auditions. Auditions will be on Sunday 29th September from 10am to 2pm at the Social Club. Final auditions and/or a read through of the play and singing will be held on Monday 30th September.

Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 5pm to 7.30pm. Additional Sunday rehearsals will take place nearer the show dates.

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Joe Cooper - Connor Young

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Leary - Fraser Jacobs

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The Crossing Sweeper - Maisy Jacobs

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Patterer - Niamh Nichols

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Perkins and William Smith - Kieran Scully

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Syd, Anthony Ashley-Cooper and Officer I - Taylor Maynard

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Lanigan and Ben - Annabelle Fernando

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Charlie, Lord Flitterby, Thomas Cranfield, Policeman and Officer II - Cassie Humble

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Bill, Street Urchin and Ragged School Child - Callum Scully

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Sam - Arthur Jacobs

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George - George Hawkins

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Eaves and Lady Ursula Epp - Amy Young

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Little Eaves - Louise Carter

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Stephen and Flunky - Zoe Timbrell

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Tommy and Mrs Underby-Pugh - Frankie Kitchener

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Billy and Francis Ashley-Cooper - Isabella Hawkins

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Annie Cooper - Scarlett Ayers

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Alice Smith - Yasmin Brown

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Aggy and Officer - Jojo Hills

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Ethel and Lady Shaftesbury - Emily Moore

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Mrs O'Lafferty and Lord Greville - Evie Barrell

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Molly and Miss Williams - Olivia Kitchener

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Mary and Clerk of the Court - Brooke Beard

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Peg - Amba Thompson

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Polly - Maisie Jack

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Dorry and Lady Grangemouth - Jess Sheehan

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Lizzie and Sir Giles Merridew - Lizzie Kelly

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Anthony Ashley-Cooper (Lord Shaftesbury) - Tim Senanayake

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Lord Shaftesbury (Senior) - Michael Senanayake

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Lord Ganlian, Judge and Rob Roy McGregor - Harry Stuart

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Sir Peter Dykewater and John Giles - Julian Humble

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Jolyon, Matron and Rev John Lowry - Katie Ansell

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Timothy, George Wilson and Flunky - Sophie Horler

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Mrs Ingleby, Woman and Landlady - Hollie Melham

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Mrs Sterncastle and Teresa - Ella Hobbs

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Stephen Storey and Connie Crimple - Zion Amone-Tavares

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George Lloyd and Washerwoman - Mia Thompson

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Street Urchin and Ragged School Child - Scarlett Hawkins

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Street Urchin and Ragged School Child - Ocean Dangel

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Street Urchin and Ragged School Child - Phoebe Skinner

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Street Urchin and Ragged School Child - Paige Beard

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Director - Louise Dangel

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Choreographer - Melanie Silk

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Stage Manager - Emma Thompson

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Assistant Stage Manager - Amy Horn

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Set Design and Construction - John Godliman

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Set Assistant - Emma Dudley

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Set Assistant - Nick Lund

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Set Assistant - Bill Payne

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Set Assistant - Clare Pinnock

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Set Assistant - Linda Russell

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Set Assistant - Ian Thomas

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Set Assistant - Liz Thomas

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Set Assistant - Simon Waller

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Set Assistant - Jenny Waller

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Sound Design - Jonathan Miller

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Lighting Design - Chris Elcocks (MC Production Group)

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Box Office Manager - Alan Nichols

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Box Office Manager - Annette Nichols

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Front of House Manager - Dal Senanayake

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Front of House Manager - Sam Senanayake

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Flyer and Programme Design - Anne Nunn

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Publicity - Gillian Smithies

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Photography - Sheila Wattley

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Musical Director - Chris Winslet

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Flute, Piccolo - Sally MacTaggart

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Clarinets - Guy Passey

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Cornet - Matthew Simmonds

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French Horn - Nick Stones

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Trombone - Ed March

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Keyboards, Bass - Diane McGuire

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Percussion - Chris Dymott