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
- Esme Weight Musical Director
- Pat Bennett Choreographer
- Daphne Worster Chorus Mistress
- Peter Day Stage Director
Principal cast
- Vi Field Aunt Ella
- Ray Dance Curly
- Jane Markwick Laurey
- Steve Malpass Will Parker
- Brenda Wozencroft Ado Annie
- Keith Tyler Jud Fry
- Eric Walter Ali Hakim
- Tony Asprey Ike Skidmore
- Ken Head Fred
- Peter Kent Slim
- Sue Tyler Gertie Cummings
- Graham Haines Carnes
Ensemble
Suzanne Bullimore, Mary Cleverley, Barbara Doone, Sheila Dunn, Olive Eggleton, Sharon Fleetwood, Jean Hills, Gloria Hirst, Enid Hogden, Beryl Jones, Maria Morcumb, Joy Neve, Margaret Price, Ann Perry, Carol Rawlins, Jackie Theobald, Trevor Ballance, Peter Brygan, Harry Eatwell, Alan Hogden, Michael Mathewson, Peter Smith, Tony Selwood, Tony Wooster, Alan Wrixon, Pat Bennett, Sandra Carter, Christine Daniel, Jane Kingstone, Wendy Smith, Stephanie Trinci, Pamela Townsend, Glynis Wall, Keith Asprey, Peter Smith