Oklahoma! is set in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900s and centres on the romance between charming cowboy Curly McLain and independent farm girl Laurey Williams. As their relationship develops, Laurey is also pursued by the troubled farmhand Jud Fry, creating tension within the local community. Alongside them, the lively Ado Annie struggles to choose between cowboy Will Parker and travelling salesman Ali Hakim. Filled with humour, romance, and memorable songs, the musical celebrates community spirit and hope for the future as Oklahoma prepares to become an official state.
Creative team
- Pat Donovan Director
- Daphne Worster Associate Director
- Ian Peters Musical Director
- Judith Hockaday Choreographer
- Alan Wrixon Stage Director
- Judith Sharp Chorus Mistress
- Stephanie Trinci Chorus Repetiteur
Principal cast
- Tony Asprey Curly
- Judith Sharp Laurie
- Alison Canning Ado Annie
- Martin Read Will Parker
- Ray Dance Ali Akim
- Daphne Worster Aunt Ella
- James Canning Jud
- Reg Baverstock Carnes
- Stephanie Trinci Gertie
Ensemble
Cara Chivers, Mary Cleverly, Tracy Cuthbert, Gail Davis, Ann Edwards, Sarah Greenwood, Carol Jeffcutt, Jane Kingstone, Pamela Loftus, Jackie Long, Kim Murrells, Jackie Salisbury, Wendy Skane, Justine Taylor, Jackie Theobald, Glynis Wall, David Batts, Mike Chivers, Steven Cleverly, Ralph Cooper, Stuart Dark, David Hargreaves, Alan Hogden, Martin Lawrence, Russell Langdown, Lee Meadows, Mark Newton, Richard Wilbourne, Michelle Ball, Lucy Clarke, Daniele Coleman, Jenny Legg, Kelly Read, Heather Reynolds, Hayley Sheppard, Gemma Short, Hannah Travers, Alicia Atherton, Lucy Brunt, Kerry-Ann Doell, Hannah Farrow, Rachel Green, Ellen Howard, Rowanne Jones, Beth Thompson, Bethany West, Jasmine Wild, Liam Farrow, Ella Greenwood, Emily Roberts, Daniel Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Alice Blackhouse, Katie Chivers, Laura Dark, Georgina Marsh, Craig Mingay, Clare O'Donaghue, Eleanor Popp, Lucinda Popp, Heather Reilly, Katherine Sharp