Join SALOS on Saturday 11 April at Swindon Arts Centre for a musical tribute to the legendary Ray Dance, with a concert featuring numbers from many SALOS shows over the past six decades, including Oklahoma, Annie Get Your Gun, Elf, Jesus Christ Superstar and plenty more.
From his first performance in Chu Chin Chow in 1961 to flying across the stage as Santa in Elf in 2023, Ray lit up every show with passion and professionalism for nearly 65 years. He performed more principal roles than anyone in SALOS history, served on the committee for many years, mentored countless members, and brought so much laughter, kindness and fun into every room he entered.
This concert will celebrate that dedication and talent, bringing to life a wide array of musical numbers from SALOS’ eclectic list of previous productions in which Ray performed.
Musical direction
Judith Sharp, Russell Langdown and Gemma Langdown
Performers
Emily Adams, Nicky Ashdown, Sarah Asprey, Emily Baker, Katherine Cooke, Sarah Dawkins, Nadia Imbert-Terry, Lucy Jenkins, Keira King, Anne Mulholland, Abbie Sims, Judith Sharp, Rachel Sparrow, Jamie-Leigh Stirk, Dulcimer Thompson, Lydia West, Tony Asprey, Freddie Bennett-Gray, Mike Bray, Rob Curnock, Paul Dawkins, Jim Garrett, Martin Lawrence, Justin Lowe
Additional credits
- Russell & Gemma Langdown Staging
- Judith Sharp Vocal Musical Director
- Judith Sharp Programme devised and arranged by
- Sarah Wrixon Stage Manager
- Christine Wrixon Crew
- David Jell Sound
- Alan Wrixon & Will Burgher Lighting
- Becci Benson Costumes
- Steph Trinci & Margaret Price Front Of House
- Becci Benson Cast Ticket Sales
- Jaime Ponting & Kate Seager Marketing
- Rich Sutcliffe Musical Director & Piano
- Tom Hillier Bass Guitar
- Robin Basu Drums
- Sian Noctor, Rich Sutcliffe & Victoria Burton Rehearsal Pianists