Glasgow Opera Club to Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

The Glasgow Light Opera Club (GLOC) is proud to present its production of the much-loved Fiddler on the Roof at the King's Theatre from Tuesday 1-Saturday 5 November.

Starring Jonathan Procter from Carluke as Tevye and Hazel Keay from Paisley as Golde, the plot follows the struggle of Tevye and his rebellious daughters as they seek their true loves in the Russian village of Anatevka.

In this heartfelt show, the trials and tribulations of Russian culture are sound-tracked to well-known numbers including If I Were a Rich Man; Sunrise, Sunset; Matchmaker and Tradition, all of which are performed by an enthusiastic and entirely local cast.

Detailed information on the cast is available below.

The King's Theatre and Theatre Royal are pleased and proud to support local amateur productions, giving talent in Glasgow a feel for producing and performing on stages walked on by the Scottish greats as well as leading West End and Broadway stars.

James Haworth, general manager for the King's and Theatre Royal said: "I'm looking forward to welcoming back GLOC who have become very well established here at King's during the many years they have staged productions with us.

"The cast and crew put in an enormous amount of effort into preparing their productions, often going to rehearsals straight from their day job and that must take a lot of energy - it just show how dedicated they are.

"As with their previous productions of Sunset Boulevard and Singing in the Rain, I'm sure Fiddler on the Roof will be spectacular and I encourage all theatre lovers to come along and support this immensely talented local cast."

Listings

Fiddler on the Roof

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Tues 1-Sat 5 Nov

Tues-Sat eves, 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats, 2.30pm

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CAST BIOS

Jonathan Procter, Tevye

Jonathan has been taking part in amateur productions for 36 years and is thoroughly looking forward to his fourth appearance at the King's in Glasgow. Most recently, Johnathan has performed in the regional premier of Sunset Boulevard where he played Max. In his spare time Jonathan sings with award winning ensemble Octave who perform all over the West of Scotland in support of charitable causes.

Hazel Keay, Golde

Hazel has savoured many opportunities to sing in a range of genres including musical theatre, concert, Gilbert & Sullivan, cabaret and choral. Previous roles include Maria in the Sound of Music, Julie in Carousel and Miss Hannigan in Annie. Hazel returned to GLOC last year to join the ensemble of Sunset Boulevard. Hazel first performed on the King's Theatre in pantomime as a child and is delighted to be sharing the same stage with her daughter, Melissa.

Lauren Milligan, Tzeitel

This is Lauren's first performance with GLOC and has been taking part in amateur productions since the age of nine. Starting off as a chorus member in Fiddler On The Roof she went on to secure leading roles in musicals including The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Oliver and Beauty and the Beast. She studies Commercial Music and performs at various charity events and musical fundraisers.

Kirsten MacDonald, Hodel

Kirsten, 20, studies Performance at UWS and is currently rehearsing Legally Blonde the Musical. She previously studied Musical Theatre at New College Lanarkshire. This is Kirsten's second show with GLOC after playing Betty in Sunset Boulevard but has performed many times in the King's as a dancer. She is a keen singer and pianist and looks forward to a career in acting.

Eden Power, Chava

Eden is delighted to be making her debut with the GLOC. She studies at Kelvinside Academy and is also her way through the Trinity College London singing exams. She is also working through her piano exams and sitting her Grade 6 exam in December. Eden attended a professional drama course at the Citizens Theatre when she was a school pupil and feels this has stood her in good stead for experiences in drama.

Sandra Craig, Yente

Yente The Matchmaker is the third role Sandra has played in Fiddler on the Roof having previously played Hodel and Tevye's wife. She finds it strange that her character will be tasked with trying to arrange a match for her real-life husband Bill, who is playing Lazar Wolf the butcher. Past roles have included include Fiona in Brigadoon, Julie in The New Moon, Erma in Anything Goes, Mrs Higgins in My Fair Lady and Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!. Sandra works as a lawyer in Lanarkshire.

PRINCIPAL CAST

THE COMPANY