Chorley Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society (CADOS) are excited to be returning to the stage in July for the first time in 15 months, with the modern-day musical comedy, Ordinary Days.
This musical by Adam Gwon set in bustling streets of New York has just four performers so it could be rehearsed under COVID-safe conditions.
Lucy Whigham features as Claire, a woman with a secret about to embark on a new chapter in life with Jason, played by Lewis Hampson. Claire has a deep secret and the two must work things out if they want a future together.
Meanwhile Caitlin Keller’s Deb is a cynical student who develops an unlikely friendship with eternal optimist Warren, played by Ben Middleton.
The show is full of quirky and fast-paced tunes which depict common dilemmas in every day life.
The show is directed by Paul Carr and Libby Burke, who chose the show as being relevant to life today. They say “it’s about being appreciative of the little things that make extraordinary moments. With humour and poignancy it celebrates how individual stories combine in unexpected ways.”
“Completely sung through, we hope this will lift audience’s spirits.”
This is the first CADOS production since The Formby Show played to packed houses in February 2020. That looked like the start of a bumper year but some shows were cancelled and some put on hold. After Ordinary Days, CADOS will be staging Bouncers in September, a haunting new version of A Christmas Carol in October, and the traditional family pantomime, The Snow Queen, in December.
The venue has been certified COVID-safe by the UK Theatres Association and Operations Director Ian Robinson says volunteers are working extra hard to ensure everyone’s safety. “We’ve got social-distancing throughout the building, with new one-way systems, extra toilets, and even more cleaning.
“We’re operating at reduced capacity, with gaps all around each booking, and have brought in seat service to sell drinks before events and in the interval. We want everyone to be as safe as possible and reaction from audiences so far has been very appreciative.”
Ordinary Days runs for 6 nights from Monday 5th July to Saturday 10th July at 7.30pm. Because of social distancing some nights are nearly full. Book here.
