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The show is set in the Indian territory at the turn of the century when cattlemen and farmers were fighting over fences and water rights. In the middle of that controversy are two more rivalries. One between a cowboy called Curly and a hired hand named Jud, both in love with Laurey. The second involves Ado Annie, Will Parker and Ali Hakim, a trio that will provide plenty of laughs.

Curly and Laurey have a secret passion for one another but they are too nervous to admit their feelings. Curly expresses his feelings on how he would like to take Laurey to the box social that night. Meanwhile, Will Parker has just returned from Kansas City. He along with other cowboys tells stories of the modern city to the on looking ladies. Will is in fact in love with Ado Annie who herself is involved with a travelling salesman, Ali Hakim. Curly is upset to discover that Laurey has asked Jud Fry, a menacing field hand, to take her to the box social. To see what the fuss is over Judd, Curly makes a trip over to his smoke house. Laurey is now uncertain and she wishes she had not asked Jud Fry, and asked Curly instead. Onlookers bid on hampers containing home made food. When it comes to Laurey's hamper, Jud and Curly both fight over bids. Jud runs off with Laurey who, frustrated, fires him and brakes down. When Curly comes to her rescue, they admit their love for each other. Three weeks later, they are married and Jud reappears. Curly frantically fights him and the show concludes with an exciting turn of events, not to be missed.

Julie Gray as
'Laurey Williams'

Roland Russell
as
'Curly McLain'

Margaret Thomson
as 'Aunt Eller'

Gordon Watson as
'Jud Fry'

Suzanne McMillan
as 'Ado Annie'

Peter McMillan as
'Andrew Carnes'

Laura Bordon
as 'Gertie Cummings'

Stuart Dick
as
'Ali Hakim'

Emma Rogers
as
'Vivian'

Paul Gilliland
as
'Will Parker'

Stage was set for a stunning show
when Oklahoma rolled into town

If you didn't mosey along to see Hamilton Operatic's show at the Town House last week, you missed a first-class producton of Oklahoma.
From the opening scene, 'a beautiful morning' became a wonderful evening of music, song and dance.
The success of the show was due in no small part to the excellent casting of the principal characters, ably supported by dancers and chorus.

relationships. She kept the boys on their toes with a first-class performance throughout.
Roland Russell was in superb voice as Curly the Cowboy, in love with Aunt Eller's niece, Laurey. From his opening number, 'Oh What a Beautiful Mourning' to 'The Surrey With the Fringe On Top', his duet with Laurey, 'People Will Say We're In Love' and the show stopping 'Pore Jud Is Daid' he went from strength to strength. Once again Roland showed what a fine

performer he is.
Julie Gray was a delightful Laurey. Singing and performing well in her duets, she made a fine partner for Curly. Her routine with the girks in 'Many a New Day' was also excellent.
Paul Gilliland starred as will Parker, the cowboy back from Kansas City to wed Ado Annie. singing and dancing were first class in 'Kansas City'' and All Er Nothun' - a great all round performance.
The girl who could not say no - Ado Annie - was given the full

'treatment by Suzanne McMillan. This was a part well suited for Suzanne and she more than gave it justice.
A highlight of the show was the performance of Gordon watson as the brooding farmhand Jud Fry. suitably frightening his scene with Curlyin the smokehouse was outstanding. His fight scenes with Curly were realistic and his singing superb. A first class performance.
Another outstanding performance came from Stuart dick as Ali