….. Not everyone is comfortable with sharing their details on such a public forum, but here are some words from some that are…
Anna
with the group since 2014 first appearing as a fairy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but with acres of previous experience on the biards, Anna has distinguished herself with a powerful performance as Bella in Gaslight and the title role in Robinson Crusoe and The Pirates
Gill
our Treasurer since 2007, and whilst never performing on stage Gill provides indispensable help backstage, front of house and generally keeping the SSP bandwagon rolling.
Christopher
has been on stage for 9 years starting with a debut at The Quay in Richard III. This is his first show with SSP and he is also active with the Castle Players and Sudbury Dramatic Society. His favourite role to date was in Sudbury’s production of All My Sons and he’d love to nab a part in Dr Who
Jayne T
I’ve been doing drama for various drama groups for over 50 years and they say practise makes perfect!!
Been with SSP for 13 years
I enjoy all the parts I play but my favourite was the musical The Matchgirls with Little Waltham drama group.
Julian
Assures us that despite his youthful looks he has been acting for 25+ years with various groups, and he joined SSP to do his dream role of Chris in All My Sons. Julian is our social secretary.
Martin
First trod the boards with St Marks infants CoE school, Godalming as the eponymous Peter the Reject Eater (no, me either!) For the last 7 years a mainstay of our pantomimes for, often appearing in a frock, & most recently a fetching poodle outfit! His unforgettable moment was in a production of Murder on The Nile, when his gun failed to go off and he had to go ‘BANG’ into the wings (not for the first, or last, time!!) Martin feels dramatic self-actualisation will only come when he has played Falstaff ….or Mr Mistoffelees….
Jackie Parish
- with SSP since 1990. Joined SSP for Hickory Dickory Dock when Colne Valley Theatre Group were out of action while Earls Colne Village Hall was being refurbished! Our liaison with the Empire theatre and responsible for H&S and Child Protection. Her favourite role was Sybil Fawlty, as she got to hit Andy Barton with an umbrella and to verbally abuse Duncan!!! She would like to be Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly!!!
Dorinda Meekings
has been performing since the 1960’s and like her husband Alan, has been with SSP for 28 years. Dorinda is a versatile actress, ut most importantly, keeps us supplied with tea coffee and biscuits during rehearsals. Her favourite role was Dotty in Michael Frayn’s ‘Noises Off’ and se still has nightmares about the time she was left all alone on stage unexpectedly in our production of ‘Robinson Crusoe’
Lesley Brennen
Acting for 7 years, with SSP for 3 years, Lesley looks after SSP Publicity. Her favourite role has been Kate Keller in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. Her unforgettable drama moment was performing in “Animal Farm” in Lamarsh Church, which was plunged into darkness by a power cut. Decamping to the Village Hall, also in darkness, and in true “The show must go on” style, continuing by torch light in coats and gloves.
Nick Mason
Has spent many years pursuing his interest in amateur dramatics with several local groups. Favourite acting roles have been as The Rev. ‘Streaky’ Bacon in ‘Racing Daemon’, The Colonel in ‘Journey’s End’, Kevin in ‘Outside Edge’ and Captain Alberto Bertorelli in ‘’Allo ‘Allo’ Has also enjoyed directing ‘Abigail’s Party’ and ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. Nick is a devotee of the 39 steps films.
Roger Hearne
Has been on the amateur stage since he was 16 and has played many roles over the years, many of whom have been military men. They include General Boothroyd in ‘Lloyd George Knew my Father’, Major Pollock in ‘Separate Tables’ and Sergeant Wilson in ‘Dad’s Army’. Recently appeared as Colonel Von Schmelling in ‘Allo, Allo’, John Profumo in ‘Christine, The Musical’ and Captain Von Trapp in ‘Sound of Music’. He is also rehearsing the role of Coach Dumber in Footloose.
John Sanders
A Founder member of group. Directed a number of pantos for SSP and Fingringhoe Drama Group. Amongst other directorial credits are ‘Donkeys Years’, ‘Bed Full of Foreigners’,’ Cheshire Cats’, ‘Two and Two make Sex’, ‘Saturday , Sunday, Monday’ and ‘The Golden Pathway Annual’ for SSP and ‘Relative Values’ for Shoestring Theatre Group. Acting roles include The Common Man in ‘Man for all Seasons’, Captain Mainwaring in ‘Dads Army’, the ‘director’ in ’ Noises Off’ ‘for SSP and The Inspector In ‘Gaslight’ for Lexden Parish Players
Duncan McCubbine
I’ve been with the Group since 1988, originally as Technical Director
In the past (30 years +!) I have been involved in around 80 productions and have acted, directed, stage managed, been a committee member and Treasurer and I was Chair in 2009-10,2017-18, 2022-23
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed playing Dame in Pantomimes, writing (in collaboration with Mark Bonsor) Jack and The Beanstalk, Directing Dad’s Army and best of all, playing Basil Fawlty in our production of Fawlty Towers
My most recent role was Phileas Fogg in the 2022 Production of Around The World in 80 days
My ambition has been to direct ‘All My Sons’ by Arthur Miller, and I was lucky enough to realise this in October 2014. Now for my next challenge….