Set against the backdrop of 1930s New York during the Great Depression, Annie tells the heartwarming story of a brave young girl determined to find the family she lost long ago. Performed at the Isle of Man Gaiety Theatre from 9th – 16th October 2021. 

Life at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage is tough, but Annie’s optimism and spirit never waver. Dreaming of reuniting with the parents who left her as a baby, she escapes the orphanage with the help of her fellow girls and ventures into the bustling world of New York City. Her fortunes take a dramatic turn when she’s invited to spend Christmas with the wealthy and warm-hearted Oliver Warbucks. As the spiteful Miss Hannigan schemes to spoil Annie’s chance at happiness, Annie takes us on a journey full of adventure, laughter, and hope. 

This beloved musical features some of the most iconic songs in theatre history, including Tomorrow, It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Little Girls, and Easy Street. 

Our production brought together a hugely talented all-local cast of 70 performers — including 38 young stars and one unforgettable dog!

"THE SUN WILL COME OUT, TOMORROW!"

Sponsors & support

Fynoderee Distillery

Sponsors of Miss Hannigan

Leela's Kitchen

Sponsors of Oliver Warbucks

Good With Wood

Sponsors of Lily St Regis

DW Cars

Sponsors of Team Warbucks Orphans

Care & Cuddles

Sponsors of Sandy

RL360

Sponsors of Team Grace Orphans

A&B Metals

Sponsors of Grace

Principal Cast

Creative Team

Director

Tony Finnegan

Musical Director

Claire Temple

Assistant Director

Sonia Callin

Choreographer

Ruth Barnes

Annie

Lowenna Joughin

Annie

Eloise Barnes

Daddy Warbucks

John Snelling

Grace Farrell

Kristene Wilson

Miss Hannigan

Gill Buchanan

Rooster

Charlie Williams

Lily St Regis

Beth Thomas

President Roosevelt

Bob Harrison

Sandy

Marty

Lighting Design

Jack Weir

Sound Design

Alex Linney

Stage Manager

Andy Simpson

Deputy Stage Manager

Sarah Holland

Head of Wardrobe

Nora lean

Head of Hair & Makeup

Judith Fullerton

Head of Props

Sandy Shimmin

Artwork & Design

Kelly Firth

Dance Captain

Gem Last

Adult Ensemble

Drake

Geoff Pugh

Mrs Pugh

Carrie Hazeel

Bert Healy, Judge Brandeis

Neil King

Mrs Greer

Morag Withey

Star-to-be, Dance Troupe

Grace Lee

Bundles, Perkins

Ben Gale

Boylan Sisters, Dance Troupe

Sam Faragher

Boylan Sisters, Dance Troupe

Kate Stobart

Boylan Sisters, Dance Troupe

Sophie Lancaster

Dog-catcher, Morganthau

Daniel Carroll-Cawley

Dog-catcher, Hull

Adrian Cowin

Sophie, Ventriloquist, Dance Troupe

Ellie Quayle

Sound Effects Woman, Dance Troupe

Kelly Firth

Officer Ward, Ickes

Andrew Deighton

Howe

Lynsey Smith

Dance Troupe

Daniella Clarke

Dance Troupe

Charlie Craine

Dance Troupe

Alexandra Howarth

Bethan Owen

Valerie Kissack

Valerie Cowley

Sherrie Poultney

Emma Shaw

Emma Stratford

Viviana Toro

Team Warbucks Orphans

Molly

Aalin Cowley

Kate

Onora Barron

Tessie

Alexa Ash

Pepper

Maddie Wood

July

Jessica Musgrove

Duffy

Charlotte Wilkinson

Wacky

Finlo Wood

Summer Bradley

Isabella Browning

Ava Corlett

Evie Cowell

Ealish Creer

Tallulah Griffiths

Ava Harvey

Iselin Keeling

Charlotte Smith

Alexis Wilson

Bonnie Winrow

Team Grace Orphans

Molly

Sofia Howatson

Kate

Aalish Kilgallon

Tessie

Anna Tamarova

Pepper

Scarlet Brophy

July

Cristl Stitt

Duffy

Kasia Ashton

Wacky

Theo Hills

Alexa Appleby

Suzanne Auty

Isabelle Bullough

Emma Hill

Megan Hills

Gertie Hills

Neve Kneen

Kendra Metcalfe

Darcey Roberts

Maisie Stewart

Florence Williams

"When we ponder how brightly the future of Manx musical theatre may shine, we don't need to wait until tomorrow to discover."

"5 stars doesn't do it justice, if we could give 10, we would!"

noda north west awards

nominee: Lowenna Joughin

Best Female Youth performance in an Adult production

nominee: Ruth Barnes

Best Choreography

“Centre Stage Productions deserves great praise for overcoming many obstacles to produce this entertaining, heart-warming triumph of a show. Ultimately, Annie belongs to the youngsters gracing the stage this week. 

On opening night, Eloise gave a gem of performance, combining the feistiness and vulnerability essential for the role with the charm and wit to win over billionaires, presidents – and audiences. The delighted response to each number and the standing ovation at the end of the show should give the young actor an indication, clearer than any words, of the joy her singing brought. 

And the word coming back from Easy Street following Lowenna’s first outing on Sunday afternoon confirmed she sparkled just as brightly, also bringing everyone to their feet.

When we ponder how brightly the future of Manx musical theatre may shine, we don’t need to wait until tomorrow to discover. The sun has already come out.”

– IOM Newspapers

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