Meet the cast

Calamity Jane

Pauline Ferguson (Tues, Thurs, Sat Eve)

Pauline has been a member of KAOS since 2003 and has participated in every show since!

She is very grateful and thankful that she’s had the opportunity to play many principal and iconic roles over the years. Her most memorable being: Maria (Sound of Music), Eliza (My Fair Lady) Mrs Anna ( King and I ), Penny (Hairspray), Sally ( Me and My Girl)  Hope (Anything Goes) and 20 years ago she played Katie Brown (Calamity Jane). 

Pauline has also been a member with APOS where 10 years ago she played Calamity in the Gaiety theatre. She is delighted to be given the chance of playing this part again (and testing the memory) of such an iconic role. Other favourite roles with APOS include: Reno (Anything Goes), Judy (White Christmas ) and Dale Tremont (TopHat). 

Pauline lives and breathes music theatre - and is delighted to be sharing her love of theatre with her own wee girls Emily and Amy!  By day, Pauline works full time as a secondary drama teacher and enjoys every opportunity of helping pupils to achieve their goals and dreams!

Calamity Jane

Rachel Howat (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Mat)

Rachel joined KAOS 16 years ago and over the years has played several principal roles including Liz in Sunshine on Leith, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Judy Bernly in 9 to 5 and most recently Deloris in our 2023 production of Sister Act.

Rachel grew up watching Calamity Jane and she recalls speaking and singing along with Doris Day as a child. Having first performed Calamity Jane when she was 14 years old, as Susan Miller with APOS, she is delighted to be doing it again but this time as Calamity herself.

Wild Bill Hickock

Michael Gallagher

Michael has held a passion for performing arts throughout his life, and over the years has taken part in an array of plays, musicals, and performance pieces. 'Calamity Jane' is Michael's second production with KAOS, having debuted with the company in 2023 as Eddie Souther in 'Sister Act'. 

Previously, Michael has performed in productions delivered by the National Theatre of Scotland, TAG Theatre Company, NLP Theatre Company, and British Youth Music Theatre.

Lt. Danny Gilmartin

Craig Love

Craig is delighted to be back with KAOS after a 7 year gap. This is Craig’s second show with KAOS having previously played the role of “Barman” in Sunshine on Leith and is returning to play Lieutenant Daniel Gilmartin in Calamity Jane. “I was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform in Calamity Jane as it is my wife’s favourite musical”.

Craig is also a member of Loudoun Musical Society and by day works in Engineering.

Katie Brown

Cassidy Murray

Cassidy has been performing with KAOS since she was 10 years old and has greatly enjoyed her journey to club president! Some of Cassidy’s favourite roles over the years include Amber Von Tussle (Hairspray), Yvonne (Sunshine on Leith), Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Doralee (9 to 5) and Sister Mary Robert in last years’ ‘Sister Act’. Cassidy is thrilled to be playing Katie Brown this year and can’t wait to bring “a woman’s touch” to the role!

Henry Miller

Neil Warrander

Neil is a semi-retired secondary school teacher who is steeped in Musical Theatre. He has been a member of KAOS since 2018. Roles have been: Henry Higgins (My Fair Lady); Franklin Hart (9 to 5, the Musical) and Curtis Shank (Sister Act). He has been a member of Ayr Amateur Opera Company since 1994 where he played various principal roles, including Lumière (Beauty and the Beast), Bill Snibson (Me and My Girl) and Fagin (Oliver). In addition, Neil is a member of Loudon Musical Society where he has both played principal roles and directed 3 of their shows: Copacabana, Anything Goes and, most recently, Shrek, the Musical.  Neil has played Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain three times!!

Susan

Connie McCrone

I joined KAOS in 2011 for the Sound of Music where I played Brigitta, one of the Von Trapp children. 13 years later and I could probably get away with playing the same part having not grown since! I’m looking forward to my first show back with KAOS since 2020 and even more so as I get to perform in my place of work.

Francis Fryer

Evan Warrander

Evan is currently a student in his 4th year on the BA Performance program at University of the West of Scotland working towards his honours degree. His first production with KAOS was My Fair Lady performed in 2019 and has since then become a member of fellow neighbouring amateur companies Loudoun Musical Society and Ayr Amateur Opera Company. Up until now, he has enjoyed portraying roles such as George in The Wedding Singer, Josh in 9 to 5, and The Big Bad Wolf in Shrek the Musical across the companies. Evan is delighted to be taking on a song-and-dance role in the form of Francis Fryer.

Adelaide Adams

Mhairi Anderson

Although this is her first time on stage with KAOS, Mhairi has been performing in musical theatre from a young age. She has been an active member of Loudoun Musical Society for 33 years and has been lucky enough to have played numerous principal roles in that time including Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), Millie (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Ulla (The Producers), Alex (Witches of Eastwick) and a Narrator (Joseph). Over the years, she has also performed in many concerts and at a variety of events across Ayrshire.

Calamity Jane is one of Mhairi's all time favourite musicals and is over the moon to be joining KAOS this year, for their production.

Rattlesnake

Neil Kerr

Neil joined KAOS in 2018 where he played a police sergeant in "the Full Monty".  He went on to play the pub landlord in 'My Fair Lady' and progressed to Doralee's husband, Dwayne, in "9 to 5" in 2020, repeating this role with Ayr Philharmonic Operatic Society,  Neil's favourite role to date is TJ in 'Sister Act'.  Neil is also a member of Loudon Musical Society where he played Nico in 'Legally Blonde'.

"Doc" Pierce

Douglas Wardrop

Douglas first joined KAOS for our 2018 production of 'The Full Monty' where he played Horse.  The following year he took on the role of Alfie Dolittle in "My Fair Lady".  Douglas has also performed with Ayr Amateur Operatic Society, Cumnock Musical Performance Society and Loudon Musical Society.  He also performs in the tribute act Cheat Loaf (Meat Loaf).  As Doc Pierce, Douglas is looking forward to being the jack of all trades, master of none! 

Joe

Sean Skilling

Sean first joined KAOS at the age of 11 when he was one of the children in 'The King and I' and has been involved in almost every show since!  He is also a Scout Leader and often takes the lead in Campfire songs due to his many years experience onstage.  In the 2023 production of 'Sister Act', Sean played Ernie who was shot within his first scene but is hoping that he's not set for a similar fate as Joe the barman of the Golden Garter this year!

Pete

Kenny Ewing-Day

Kenny is a KAOS newbie, returning to the boards after a 20 year break. Having previously been a member of the Dundee University Operatic Society, in shows such as "Bye Bye Birdie", "My Fair Lady" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", he brings an East Coast flavour to the cast. His return to the boards was prompted by his son, Austen, who felt his Dad needed to annoy other people with his singing! 

Hank

Russell Fyffe

My parents were heavily involved in amateur theatrics/choirs and I feel like I pretty much grew up in the theatre, catching the bug early. I was involved in the local youth theatre, many choirs musical societies. I moved to Glasgow in my early 20s and left theatre behind but still performed with bands. Moving back to Kilmarnock in recent years gave me the opportunity to dip my toe back into theatre. I performed in 'Legally Blonde' with Loudoun Musical society last year playing the part of Dewy and fell in love all over again. I'm thoroughly enjoying being a cowboy and playing Hank, can't wait for everyone to see it!