Theatre Royal, September 5-27, 2003
It's a hard knock life
This show had three sets of orphans and three young Annie's; Malory Butters, Eliza Withers and Danella Goldsmith (each of whom dyed their hair for the role). It also featured John X as Oliver Warbucks, Mandy Cashion as Grace Farrell, Chelle Burtt as Miss Hannigan, Colin Dean as Rooster Hannigan and Michelle Howell as Lily St Regis. The role of sandy the dog was played by Xiaxiang Atishah (or Tish).
Annie is a broadway musical based on the popular comic strip 'Little Orphan Annie', with music by Charles Strouse, lyrcis by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan. Best known for the songs 'Tommorow' and 'its a hard knock life', Annie tells the story ofhow one little red-haired girl and a stray dog, can change the life of one of the richest men in the world.
Direction Team
Director & Musical Director - Ian Williams
Choreographer - Mandy Cashion
Conductor - Ben van Tienen

