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The D'Oyly Carte Interviews

Within the Topsy Turvy Two concert in October 2023, we were lucky enough to have some former D'Oyly Carte members talking from the stage about their time with the Company. I know a number of books have been written about "life on the road" but it was so powerful to actually hear the individuals tell their stories that it inspired me to follow this up and meet as many people as possible and record their memories for posterity.

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A big "thank you" goes to everyone who has assisted in this project especially those photographers, both known and unknown, for providing photographs for inclusion.

Laurence E Leng

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David Mackie

Chorus Master and Associate Conductor (1975 to 1982)

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Ken Robertson-Scott

Stage Manager (1975 to 1980)

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Michael Heyland

Director of Productions (1969 to 1978)

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Vera Ryan  (Mrs Alan Styler)

Chorus & Understudy (1959 to 1961 & 1966 to 1967)

Lorraine Daniels

Chorus & Principal Mezzo-soprano (1976 to 1982)

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Roberta Morrell

Chorus, Understudy & Small Principal Parts

 (1972 to 1982)

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Peter Riley

Multiple Roles up to General Manager (1964 to 1982)

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More interviews to be added. Come back soon!

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