Richard Kirkham and Sheila Hetherington compered the evening.

Richard began by describing the formation of the group at a meeting convened by MADCA

An excerpt from Mdg's first production "Billy Liar" was performed by members of the original cast together with one of the newest members, Alan Gill, reading the part of Billy.

Left to Right:
Carol Lynch as granmother, Joan Slobom as mother, Alan Hadfield, father and Alan Gill

Extract from "Celebration"

which resulted in Mdg's first award

Left: Sue Green & Tony Bantock

Right: Gill Birtwisle & Richard Kirham

"Oliver"

Next came an excerpt from Mdg's only musical "Oliver" which was directed by Jack Hetherington and which brought in youngsters from Moulton School.

Here Glen Hargreaves together with supporting chorus Bev & Karen perform Oom Pah Pah which was sung by Chris Davies in the original production

Songs from Robert Meadow's productions "Victory V" and "Rough & Ready Lot"

Left: Bev Slobom & Karen McCabe sang The Drinking Song from R&RL

Right: John & Ailsa Booth sang Keep the Home Fires Burning & Lili Marlene from Victory V

Anecdotes

Sheila Hetherington lists a few amusing anecdotes from the past