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Barrow Amateurs completely sold out the whole week’s run of Annie at Forum 28 in 1999. The show opened with society newcomer Sally Kemp as the red-headed orphan whose optimism inspires a United States president. The St Bernard’s School pupil was chosen for the role after nearly 400 girls turned up for the audition. GATHERED: The cast of Barrow Amateurs’ production of Annie, staged at Forum 28 in 1999 Children’s casting committee member Bill Calvert said during the auditions that the task was proving to be extremely difficult when there were so many talented girls to choose from. Grainne McKenna, Rachael Jackson, Amy Larcombe, Chelsea Fitzgerald, Michelle Smith, Paige Cook and Brogan Anderson won parts as Annie’s fellow orphans. ....
SHOW: Dancers and chorus in the Ziegfeld Company number from Funny Girl pictured in 1989 The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedian Fanny Brice. It featured aspects of her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. The original title was meant to be My Man. PLAYING: ‘Have you heard’ Judith Barrow (centre) as Fanny mother with cronies ‘Kath Smith (left) and Julia Barker pictured during Funny Girl The show was decorated with its colourful and finely dressed acting cast, who wore the red, white, and blue clothing much to the enjoyment of the audience. ....
BARROW’S Christmas of 1992 brought out the full spirit of the season as local residents saw a variety of events on offer to celebrate Christmas. In December, Coronation Street star Jack Duckworth (alias actor Bill Tarmey) arrived in Barrow to switch on the town’s Christmas Lights. His arrival attracted hundreds of residents to visit their icon. The hen-pecked character turned on the switch at the gazebo set up on Dalton Road and remained with the crowd to sign autograph after the ceremony. Malcolm Hartley, store general manager of Barrow Co-op, was delighted at capturing the major television personality. He said: ““It will pull a lot of people into Barrow and while they’re here they will hopefully looks at the town centre. ....