HONK! Jr.
30th October - 1st November 2025
Folk will be flocking to JTW’s production of HONK! JR., a contemporary and comic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Based on the award-winning musical Honk! by George Stiles (composer) and Anthony Drewe (books and lyrics), HONK! JR is a witty and heartwarming show celebrating what makes each of us special.
HONK! JR. follows “Ugly,” who hatches looking quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice, and despite his loving mother’s protective flapping, Ugly’s odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. When Ugly is separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, he must find his way home. Along his harrowing yet hilarious journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms.
Production Team
Director – Ali Parrington
Producer – Lynda Gough, Jess Keir, Cathy Baker
Musical Director – Elaine Cook
Choreography – Lynda Gough, Ali Parrington, Jess Keir
Ballet and Tap Choreography – Miss Turner, Miss Hall, Miss Rachel – Market Drayton School of Dance
Cast and Crew
Ugly – Georgina Bussue
Ida – Lily Jones
Drake – Lucy Dixon
Cat – Martha Cooper
Beaky – Annabelle Chapman
Fluff – India Barnes
Downy – Freya Heywood
Billy – Charlotte Dixon
Quackers – Neve Moore
Puddles, Blizzard Soloist – Hannah Faul
Henrietta, Bullfrog, Blizzard Ballet Solo – Isla Jones
Maureen – Lily Faul
Grace – Amelia Roberts
Turkey – Isla McGuinness
Penny – Chloe Talbot
Greylag, Fater Swan – Robin James
Dot, Mother Swan – Maisy Dalziel
Bewick, Froglet Soloist, Camera Crew – Xander Sokolov
Barnacles, Camera Crew – James Pass
Pink Foot – Sienna Bailey
Snowy – Evie Barket
Jay Bird – Leonard Weaver
Camera Crew – Luke Baker
Hens – Ava Talbot, Elsie Pounds, Scarlett Benbow
Stage Crew:
Stage Manager – Louise Pounds
Set Design & Construction – Graham Edwards, Graham Richardson, Kenneth Woods, Lynda Gough, Katie Arbon, Jess Keir, Jessica Emmas, Ali Parrington
Stage Crew – Katie Arbon, Pip Machin, Kerrie Parton
Props – Gail Ackerly
Wardrobe – Ali Parrington, Lynda Gough, Jess Keir
Crafty Crew – Gail Ackerley, Susannah Garnham, Sarayah Garnham, Alison Woods, Rosie Parrington, Kat George, Cathy Baker, Katie Arbon, Ali Parrington, Lynda Gough, Jess Keir
Prompt – Elaine Cook
Photography – Ian Garnham
Chaperones – Lucy Bussue, Katie Jones, Sarah James, Zoe Bentley, Kat George, Hayley Pass, Kat Turner, Becky Turner, Susannah Garnham
Sound – Stuart Faul, Graham Edwards
Lighting – Jordan Machin
Front of House – Friends of MDAODS
Programme – Matt Baker
Publicity – MDAODS Committee
Box Office – Festival Drayton Centre
