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.
For over 50 years the society has been performing pantomimes, musicals, plays and revues to packed audiences from across the region.
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.
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.
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 would be possible.
* Denotes the Company Directors of The Lowestoft Players LTD.
Executive Management Team:
Chair: Nicholas Garrod*
Company Secretary: Georgina Warren*
Finance: Maurice Garrod*
Developments: Jenny Wright*
Minute Taker: Judi Mars
Chairs & Vice Chairs from OMG & PMG Groups
Operational Management Group:
Chair: Graham Jermyn*
Finance: Maurice Garrod*
Buildings Developments: Martin Wilson*
Buildings Maintenance: Jan Takman
Buildings Maintenance: Mervyn Bradick
Vice Chair / Theatre Operations & Box Office: Andrew Groom*
Box Office Administration: Denise Clark
Theatre Scheduling & Technical: Ryan Takman*
Theatre Communications & Publicity: Sally Jermyn
Venue Bookings: Georgina Warren*
Operations Assistant: Ben Norman
Buildings Caretaking & Safety: Bernie Gooch
Productions Management Group
Chair / Productions Co-ordination: Paula Crisp*
General / Minutes Secretary: Louise Hay
Vice Chair / Marketing / Wardrobe Liaison: Jimmy Atkin*
Marketing / Technical Co-ordination: Fay Bishop
Publicity / Media Design / Props Liaison: Stephen Wilson*
Finance / Membership: Maurice Garrod*
Production / Wardrobe Liaison: Jenny Wright*
Production / Ambassador Liaison: Deanne Dickson*
Child Protection & Safeguarding Lead: Caroline Warren
Memberships: Peter Simmen
Assistants to the Management Team:
Finance Assistant: Gerald Wilson
Memberships: Stephen Clark
Sales & Marketing - Emma-Jayne Cullen
Players Theatre - Bar: Annie & Kimber Richards-Croft
Players Theatre - Caretaking & Supplies: Annie Richards-Croft
Players Theatre - Box Office Sales Administration / Group Bookings: Karen Carter
Group Bookings - Karen Carter / Howie Forster / John Swatton
Ambassadors of The Lowestoft Players:
Lead Ambassador: Deanne Dickson
Peter Aldous, Edward Back, Sue Bergin, Stella Bostock, 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.
Honorary Life Members:
Les Bell, Andrew Liddon, Martin Wilson, Mervyn Braddick, Karen Carter, Deanne Dickson & Stephen Wilson.
Honorary Auditors:
E. Back & Co.