Founded in 1967 and with many award-winning productions to their name, The Lowestoft Players are one of East Anglia's premier amateur theatre groups.
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For over 50 years the society has been performing pantomimes, musicals, plays and revues to packed audiences from across the region.
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The society usually performs two musicals, one play/revue and one pantomime per year. These productions are performed at 'The Marina Theatre', or at our own intimate 200 seater theatre 'The Players Theatre' which also doubles up as our own rehearsal and social venue.
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The society currently has over 100 active members who all contribute in their own way, either on the stage, behind the scenes or helping with social activities.
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We have members from all across the local area and we always welcome new members aged 16 and above. In pantomimes and some musicals, junior members are required. Separate auditions are held for junior members. For details on upcoming auditons please check our Facebook page.
The Committee Of The Lowestoft Players
We often refer to 'the small army' who all contribute in their own way towards the running and management of our society. Without the time and efforts of these dedicated volunteers, none of our productions, or the operation of our theatre would be possible.
* Denotes the Company Directors of The Lowestoft Players LTD.
Executive Management Team:
Chair: Nicholas Garrod*
Vice-Chair: Andrew Groom*
Company Secretary: Georgina Burke
Finance: Maurice Garrod*
Chairs of OMG & PMG Groups
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Operational Management Group:
Chair/Fundraising Executive: Melanie Wright*
Finance: Maurice Garrod*
Theatre Operations & Box Office Administration : Andrew Groom*
Theatre Scheduling & Technical: Ryan Takman*
Developments: Nicholas Garrod*
Buildings Developments: Martin Wilson*
Buildings Maintenance: Jan Takman
Buildings Maintenance: Mervyn Bradick
Theatre Communications / Publicity: Emma Herbert
Theatre Bar & Box Office Administration: Denise Clark
Event Operations: Ben Norman
Event Operations: Taylor-Ann Damerell
Event Operations: Peter Wilson
Developments: Nicholas Garrod
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Productions Management Group
Chair/Designated Safeguarding Lead: Caroline Warren*
Vice Chair / Marketing: Emma Herbert*
Finance / Membership: Maurice Garrod*
Social Events: Jimmy Atkin*
Social Events: Ian Bayton
Technical Coordination: Ryan Takman*
Marketing Coordination: Fay Bishop
Productions / Music: Casey Divall*
Production Liaison: Deanne Dickson*
Production Coordination: Jenny Wright
Memberships: Peter Simmen
Society Ambassadorship: Peter Wilson*
Assistants to the Management Team:
Finance Assistant: Gerald Wilson
Memberships: Louise Carroll, Steph Garrod
Marketing/Design: Fay Bishop, Clarissa Place
Publicity Design: Ashton Clark
Players Theatre - Bar: Denise Clark, Bernie Gooch & Georgina Burke
Players Theatre - Caretaking & Supplies: Thomas Harvey
Players Theatre - Box Office Sales Administration / Group Bookings: Karen Carter
Players Theatre - Buildings Caretaking & Safety: Bernie Gooch
Group Bookings: Karen Carter / Howie Forster / John Swatton
Ambassadors of The Lowestoft Players:
Deanne Dickson, Peter Aldous, Edward Back, Trevor Carter, Susan Catchpole,
Lord Somerleyton, Tony Mallion, Val Millward, Richard Morling, David Porter, Terry Rymer,
Peter Wilson.
Past Chairs:
Jack Overy 1967 - 1978, Roy Randall 1978 - 1981
Val Byde 1981 - 1983, Pam Hopper 1983 - 1984
Peter Wilson 1984 - 1987, Deanne Dickson 1987 - 1990
Stephen Wilson 1990 - 1993, Nicholas Garrod 1993 - 1996
Andrew Liddon 1996 - 1999, Nicholas Garrod 1999 - 2002
Maurice Garrod 2002 - 2005, Deanne Dickson 2005 - 2006
Malcolm Berridge 2006 - 2010, Deanne Dickson 2010 - 2012
Maurice Garrod 2012 - 2014, Mervyn Braddick 2014 - 2015
Nicholas Garrod 2015 - 2016, Deanne Dickson and Stephen Wilson 2016 - 2017
Stephen Wilson 2017 - 2019, Jenny Wright 2019 - 2022
Nicholas Garrod 2022 - 2024, Jenny Wright & Andrew Groom 2024-2025
Andrew Groom 2025-2026
Honorary Life Members:
Les Bell, Andrew Liddon, Martin Wilson, Mervyn Braddick, Karen Carter, Deanne Dickson.
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Honorary Auditors:
E. Back & Co.
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