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
- James Ellison Director
- Charles Comley Musical Director
- Barbara Wheeler Choreographer
- Reginald Hipperson Chorus Master
- George Price Stage Director
Principal cast
- Michael Chivers Curly
- Beryl Done Laurey
- Enid Hogden Ado Annie
- Deryck Johnstone Will Parker
- Stanley Jones Ali Akim
- Marie Shailes Aunt Ella
- Harry Fleetwood Jud
- George Streetly Carnes
- Jill Fleetwood Gertie
Ensemble
Hilda Bassett, Kay Beavington, Vera Bennett, Pearl Dixon, Dulcie Dunne, Violet Field, Jean Guntrip, Beryl Goodridge, Joan Hartless, Peggy Jones, Helen Hipperson, Enid Lane, Anita Miles, Patriciia Ranford, Mavis Robins, Paulina Symonds, Jean Thorne, Phyllis Whitewood, Ronald Beavington, Victor Dibbin, Williams Gibbs, Michael Halliday, Alec Hemmings, Reginald Hipperson, Percy Jones, John Purdy, Sydney Sheldon, Tony Selwood, Peter Smith, Roy Tucker, David Wainwright, Clifford Winslow, Valerie Depres, Jeanne Hancock, Beryl Hurley, Betty Oldland, Everald Poole, Marguerite Simmons, Betty Symmonds, Barbara Wheeler, Marlene Wexler