I became a Parkside Player in 1990 afer being very impressed watching one of their productions. I had long wanted to become involved in amateur dramatics but had been very busy before that bringinig u pmy family. Litle did I know that many years later I would still be getting the same pleasure and wnjoyment from being part of such an exciting and friendly group.

My first 'on stage' experience was a small part in the christmas pantomime and over the years I have been involved in different ways in mant productions, from being Sound Effects Person to Director. All have been fun, and the Parkside Family have become very good friends.

I was delighted in 1999 to recieve the Best Actress Award at the Felixstowe Festival playing Ruth Condomine in Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit' and also to be mentioned for that category again in 2002 for a pert in 'The Odd Couple' (feamle version). I have also beeen mentioned in the Best Supporting Role category for a part in 'Rough Justice' in 2004.

Acting credits include: 'Mystery at Greenfingers', 'Stepping Out', 'My Friend Miss Flint', Night was my Friend', The Curious Savage', 'Sylvia's Wedding', 'Tiptoe through the Tombstones', 'The Excorcism' and 'Straight and Narrow' Plus Numerous others over a period of 17 years.

Directing credits include 'Arsenic and Old Lace', 'Gaslight', 'Curtain Call', and 'Breath of Spring'. I Also Directed the October 2006 Production 'When We Are Married'.

 

When did you join Parkside: Dec 1989 (I can remember Greg as a little boy!)

Performances you have been in: Mystery at Greenfingers, Stepping Out, Keep it in the Family, Carry me back to Canningtown, My Friend Miss Flint, Night was my friend, Blithe Spirit, Plaza Suite, The Odd Couple(female version), Rough Justice, Tiptoe thro the Tombstones, and many, many others that I don't even remember, plus numerous pantomimes. I am sure that at some time or another I have played wife, sister, mother, aunt, grannie, secretary, lover, murderer, blackmailer. doctor, soldier to virtually all of parkside over the years.

Directing credits include, Arsenic & Old Lace, Gaslight, Curtain Call, Breath of Spring , When We Are Married and currently The Crucible.

Favourite Play: The Crucible, Second From Last in the Sack Race, Separate Tables, The Rainmaker, Blithe Spirit plus loads more (I can't make up my mind which is favourite!)

Favourite Musical: The Producers (a real hoot!)

Favourite Colour - anything except mauve & pink!

I would just like to add my thanks for all the years that Parkside has been an enjoyable part of my life, it has given me soooo much pleasure (and also hard work) and I hope it becomes just as important and enjoyable to our new members - break legs everyone xx