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.
All the principals demonstrated great well-established characters and gave strong assured performances. Kieran Jefferies debut performance with SALOS as Will Parker was a standout for me, bringing out the charming naivety and comedy in Will, and showing some impressive dance skills.— Debi Weaver (NODA South West District 16) Read the full NODA report →
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Six decades of actors playing Curly
Oklahoma is one of the most iconic musicals and it will be the most-performed show by the society, who have previously staged productions in 1958, 1982 and 2001! SALOS were delighted to have four members who have all played the lead role of Curly attend a rehearsal. The part has been played for SALOS by some of Swindon’s best-known performers: Mike Chivers (1958), Ray Dance (1982), Tony Asprey (2001) & James Canning (2018).
Creative team
- Russell Langdown Director
- Sandra Gilbert Associate Director
- Malcolm Webb Musical Director
- Gemma Short Choreographer
- Sarah Wrixon Stage Manager
- Judith Sharp Chorus MD
Principal cast
- James Canning Curly
- Frankie Le Bon Laurey
- Sarah Asprey Aunt Eller
- Tony Asprey Jud Fry
- Kieran Jefferies Will Parker
- Ellen Howard Ado Annie
- Paul Dawkins Ali Hakim
- Ray Dance Andrew Carnes
- Sam Millard Gertie Cummins
Ensemble
Martin Whiteley, Stuart Dark, Alex Barrett, Martyn Brown, Luke Browne, Ben Canning, Rob Curnock, Amy Canning, Chloe Barnes, Alison Canning, Becci Benson, Lucy Jenkins, Wendy Skane, Kelly Iles, Nicola Farmer, Nadia Imbert-Terry, Ellie Lawrence, Jenny Harber, Anne Berndt, Fern van der Vliet, Melissa Beattie, Carol Jeffcutt, Molly Portlock, Kyle Iles, Ella Knight, Kelsey Husband, Ella Thornton, Amelia Corcoran, Matthew Clark, Lewis Alexander, Evangelina Brannan, Brodie Lee, Lily Bell, Kyle Scott, Megan Dalton, Rhiannon Mackay, Emily Mackay, Isabelle Feaver, Matilda Blake, Josie Blake
Oklahoma Casting Video
Farmer and the Cowman Dance Rehearsal
Oklahoma Meet the Cast
Backstage Tour
Show Trailer