The About Theatre company for Jekyll and Hyde Click on a Company member's name to read their resume (where available).

Ginny Scott

GINNY SCOTT graduated from The Webber Douglas School in London a very long time ago! She worked professionally in theatre for many years, touring with the original production of My Fair Lady. She appeared in several West End musicals, and worked in repertory theatre all over the country.Stints in Summer Shows and Pantomimes led her on to cabaret and television work. After a break when her son George was born, she moved to Lancaster and now regularly performs and directs. In 1990 she teamed up with fellow actor David Ash and now teaches drama to young people and adults through her company Drama Factory. She is also a Voice Coach. Ginny was thrilled to have worked with Roger on Company, Chess, and Into the Woods.

Emily Prescott

I've always loved singing and dancing, but in 2007 I got more out of it than I bargained for when I was cast in the role of Tuptim in MAOD's production of The King and I. I played opposite a talented, dashing young man and, after trying our hand at marriage in various subsequent roles together, I'm thrilled to say we finally got married for real last year! Rich will be working his magic with the lighting for this show.
Since that first tread of the Lancaster Grand boards I've been fortunate enough to play other roles in local societies including Carrie, in Carousel; Bobbie in The Railway Children and Maria in West Side Story. I learnt about this society and its worthy cause last year, watching its fantastic production of Godspell. To be asked to be involved with About Theatre and everything it stands for is a real privilege and I'm loving working with such a great bunch! Hope you enjoy the show and give generously!

Vanessa Whittle

I’ve enjoyed performing on stage since the age of two when I was a “diddy man” in “The Wizard of Oz”!Since then I have taken part in numerous productions,my favourite roles being “Mary Magdalene” in “Jesus Christ Superstar” , “Maria” in “The Sound of Music” and, more recently, “Nancy” in “Oliver”.
I was thrilled to be asked to take part in this exciting musical with such a talented cast and crew, and am looking forward to performing alongside many friends both old and new, including my son, Jason.

Beth Isherwood

I first became involved in amateur dramatics when I was ten years old. My first show was called big the musical where I played one of joshes friends and part of the chorus,then I went on to performing into the Railway Children . In summer 2010 I did a concert and it was called A Night Of The Musicals and I really enjoyed being part of this. In this particular concert I sang Defying Gravity with my mum . I love singing acting and dancing and hopefully I will be taking GCSE dance I am really looking forward to being in About Theatre and being in Jekyll and Hyde and I hope to do more soon

Peter Thompson

I have been involved with musical theatre for many years starting at the age of Ten staring in the Yeomen of the Guard with Heysham Parish Operatic Society, during those years performing in many Gilbert & Sullivan operettas playing small principle parts until Taking my first main principle role of Frederick in the Pirates of Penzance at the age of Twenty One. Since then I have Performed with Hornby Occasionals and Staveley Amateur Society all of which was performing Gilbert & Sullivan until recently when was given chance to challenge myself by Playing Jesus in a recent production of ‘ Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Christ Church Morecambe. It is an absolute honour to be asked to join About Theatre and to perform with very talented people for a very worthy cause.

John Beamer

I know this is a resume and it’s supposed to tell you something about me, well sorry but I’d rather use my few lines to tell you a bit about Roger and what I believe this show would have meant to him. The Man Roger loved Sondheim and would have loved putting this show together. We worked together on several of his “Sondheim projects” and to me his greatest moment was staging Into the Woods at the Grand Theatre. I only realised recently what a great achievement this was, when several of us who were in his production went to see the professional show at the Lowry, it's bloody difficult! But Rog being Rog just did it. He had the “Conceive”, “Believe”, “Achieve” attitude. He knew what he wanted to do, put the work in and saw it through to the end. There must have been moments when he thought to himself “what am I doing?” but I never once heard him doubt himself or the people around him. The Show This show is not only about Rog, it’s about the rest of us, family and friends trying to make some sense of his death, trying to put our own lives back together and some how “moving on” positively. Of course our lives will never be the same and however we put things back together, a very special piece of the jigsaw will always be missing but never forgotten. I know that working together has helped us all, one way or another, along the long and difficult journey of letting our dear friend go. Rog; I know you would approve, we’ve worked hard for you and I’m sure your as proud of us as we are of you. We all love you and miss you. God bless John PS. If anybody wants to know what I have done in the past then see me in the bar after the show and I’ll tell you (as long as you bought a ticket!!)

Geoff Horton

Hi there, I play the part of 'Simon Stride' in this production of Jekyll and Hyde. Although over thirty years I have been in more productions than you can shake a stick at with the Lancaster Red Rose AODS, this is my first outing with About Theatre. Our producer, Sharon, saw me as Bill Sykes in a recent production of OLiver!, in which i ended up swinging from a rope, dead. She was so impressed with my death she invited me to die for her. I am only too pleased to do so! As of yet I am not sure how I meet my end because the stage manager is trying to think up different ways for Mr. Hyde to bump off his victims. So if you're shocked when you see it, just imagine how we feel....

Kate Ashton

I have performed with various local amateur societies over the last 25 years, usually taking a dancing or comedy role. My most enjoyable parts have been: Lottie in 'Mack & Mabel', Smitty in 'How to Succeed in Business' and most recently, Bonnie in 'Anything Goes'; all with Red Rose AODS. This is my first production with About Theatre. I am enjoying being in the same cast as my husband Dom. It is a priviledge to be involved with such a fantastic company and to be able to contribute to a worthwhile charity in Roger's memory. Thank you to all for making me feel so welcome.

Dominic Ashton

I have been involved with amateur productions at 'The Grand' for nearly 25 years; first as a stage hand and then for past 12 years as a Stage Manager. Always drawn in by the technical side, I was a 'dormant actor'. I have ocassionally 'trod the boards' playing 'Byll Sykes' in Warbler's 2004 production 'Oliver' ; 'Pilate' in 2 separate church productions of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and various 'walk-on' supporting roles. My favourite part was being cast as 'Phil', the trombone playing clown in 'Footlights' production of 'Brassed Off'. 'Jekyll & Hyde' is my third show with 'About Theatre' and I am looking forward to playing 'General Glossop' along side my talented friends making up the superb cast Sharon has assembled. In addition, 'About Theatre' have given me the opportunity to tackle some of the more technical challenges that a show like Jekyll & Hyde present. I know our friend Roger would have been proud of the way we have all pulled together to make this production the best it could possibly be.

Jane Silvester

I first became interested in musical theatre at 6th Form College in Nottingham when a friend suggested that we audition for the chorus of West Side Story. In 1986, whilst at Lancaster University, I joined LADOS for ‘Half a Sixpence’ and this was the start of my association with the local district's musical groups. I have also been a member of several choirs in the district and have sung with The Rushley Singers - a small chamber choir - for the last 15 years. I was tempted back to the stage when Roger directed ‘Chess’ for LADOS and I joined the cast of About Theatre when he staged the Sondheim musicals ‘Company’ and ‘Into the Woods’. I am delighted to still be involved with About Theatre several years on.

Karen simpson

Karen hasn’t had any formal training and started her amateur performing career as a dancer at the age of 16. Karen has appeared in several shows for LADOS, About Theatre and Footlights. These include Jesus Christ Superstar, Elsa Schraeder in Sound Of Music, Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me Kate, Florence Vassey in Chess, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes and most recently as Golda in Fiddler On The Roof. Karen was first introduced to Stephen Sondheim when she was asked to join Roger Bradley’s About Theatre for Company. Since then she has played the Bakers Wife in Into The Woods and was also in the Company's version of Godspell. Karen is happy to be part of this production of Jekyll and Hyde for AboutTheatre.

Kay McLaughlin

My friends might say I can be quite vocal what they actually mean (I hope) is that I never stop singing. My first performance in front of an audience was at the tender age of 4 singing Away in A manger in the school nativity. Through both primary and secondary school I couldn’t be held back singing in assemblies, playing the euphonium, guitar, keyboard, trumpet, cornet and not forgetting the recorder! When I was sixteen I sang at Westminster Abbey which was an exhilarating experience and another highlight in my career was in 1992 when I recorded a CD for Polygram. From infant to teenager, treading the boards has mainly included pantomimes, playing leading roles such as Cinderella and Aladdin, and singing very loudly in the chorus. From this I went into my first singing part for LADOS. My first show was Jesus Christ Superstar, my part? Maid by The Fire. My next show was La Cage Aux Folles, my part? Maid by The Stage Door (offstage but singing my heart out!!) My most recent performance was as Katisha in Hot Mikado, alongside my dear friend Roger, a wonderful lasting memory. I appeared in the About Theatre production Girls Night Out which played to packed houses in Lancaster, Carlisle, and Ulverston and was a huge success. Roger was an excellent director who had great vision. I feel very privileged to be a part of AboutTheatre, both in the cast and working as the Company's singing coach and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Director, MD and the entire cast for making this possible.

Nici Marriot

Nici trained at Birmingham University in Drama and Spanish and has been a drama teacher for 20 years. She is currently Head of Drama At Casterton School and has directed over a 100 productions, the most challenging and rewarding of these being Cabaret and Les Miserables. She is passionate about the works of Lorca and staged The House of Bernada Alba at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal. Nici has also taken a production devised by students, Bangers and Slash, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nici has been a member of both LADOS and Footlights for 10 years.

• • Favourite role: Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors

• • Favourite Musical : Jesus Christ Superstar

• • Most Memorable: Moment: Being voted best transvestite in La Cage Aux Folles!

Nici has previously appeared in three Sondheim shows – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into The Woods and Putting It Together. It is appropriate that the title of About Theatre's first production without Roger (Putting It Together) and its opening song originate from Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in The Park with George. I saw this production in 2006 with Roger and his favourite Sondheim song was “Move On” – he would want us to do this but he will never be forgotten!

Jenny Griffiths

I have loved singing, dancing and playing the clarinet for many years. I sing more than play these days and am a keen Salsa dancer and have been taking tap lessons in the last year. I joined a theatrical group to sing and it has been an added bonus to dance as well. I have been doing am dram for the last 10 years with LADOS and my most memorable parts were Svetlana in 'CHESS', Tzeitel in 'Fiddler on the roof' and the comedy part of Miss Dinsmoore in 'Singin in the Rain'. I was also in About Theatre's Godspell. In my other life i work as a manager in the NHS and spend most of my time keeping fit and mountain biking with my partner. I'm really looking forward to being in Jekyll and Hyde and feel proud that they asked me to be a member of the cast once again.

Bob Christie

It is only relatively recently that I have become involved in amateur acting and musicals. I 'dabbled' in 1988 when I was teaching at South Cheshire College in Crewe; In a staff play I played Frank Rowley, Butcher in the John Godber classic 'Up and Under'. Around the same time my rather limited trumpet playing skills were utilised as an on-stage band member in 'Hello Dolly'. This also lead to me being recruited for the waiter's gallop, more, I think because of the lack of male members at the time than because of any great dancing talent I possess!
In 2004 I was talent (ha ha!) spotted in a salubrious Karaoke bar in Kendal and asked to audition for Kendal Amateur Operatics, which I duly did and found myself, several weeks later, on stage, terrified, at the Brewery Arts Centre as Cowboy Bob in 'Crazy For You'. The bug had bitten and I was lucky enough the following year to get a lead role as Georgie Locke in Blitz! (That's me as Georgie in the head shot-sorry, it's the best I could come up with!). In 2006 I played Billy Bigalow in Carousel, my overriding memory of that particular show being when a member of the audience collapsed during my 'Soliloquy'-I think it was the final top 'G' that did it! The lady was fine and very sweetly sent me a card apologising for interrupting my performance!
Perhaps it was that incident which prompted KAOS to give me the non-singing role of Jeff in Brigadoon the following year. Ah the memories of the mists of the glens of bonny Scotland and being seduced in the bothy by the feisty Meg! I actually reprised this role for Grange Amateurs in March of this year (2009).
As much fun as all the shows were up until last year, I do have to own up to my very favourite show so far as being 'The Full Monty' which KAOS performed at Kendal town hall in November 2008. Among some very talented people I was honoured to play Jerry Lukowski, the out of work steel worker from Buffalo, USA, who got his buddies together for a one-night-only strip show to try to earn themselves a few dollars. We laughed so much during all of the rehearsals and we were proud to receive so much positive feedback from the sell-out audiences. Then of course there was the climactic strip at the end. What happened? Well I guess you had to be there………!

It was in 2009 when I first became involved with About Theatre when I was asked to play Judas in the thoroughly enjoyable Godspell. In the same year I was the Mikado in the Hot Mikado and last year was Rusty Charlie in Guys n Dolls. The string of stage ˜nasties" I have been asked to play recently, continues as I take on the role of Spider in Jekyll and Hyde and I look forward to earning a few quid during a good honest week of pimping!

Sarah Pye

Sarah's involvement with 'amdram' reaches back twenty four years when she joined LADOS. It was there that she first met Roger Bradley when he subsequently joined the cast of 'West Side Story', his first ever show, in 1987. Sarah has also worked with Roger in a technical capacity on three of his own productions. She played Mary Magdalene to his Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar', a production so successful it was repeated in the Lancaster Priory in 2002 with both Roger and Sarah reprising the roles and John Beamer playing the role of Judas. Sarah has taken time out of amateur dramatics for special production purposes - those of her and Peter's two children, Lottie and Daniel. This is Sarah's second show since 2005 - she was thrilled to have been asked to appear in Godspell because of her long friendship with Roger and for giving her the opportunity to work once again with Sharon for the first time since 'La Cage Aux Folles' (LADOS) in 1999.

Sharon Bell - Director

Sharon started dancing at the age of seven and completed her training at the Northern Ballet School, Manchester. She went on to open her own dance school in Lancaster. Sharon became a Fellow and Examiner of the International Dance Teachers Association in 1991 and went on to study a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts at St. Martins College. This was followed with her appointment as Head of Dance and Tutor of Performing Arts at Oldham Sixth Form College.

Sharon has been involved in Amateur theatre for over 20 years as Choreographer for Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society commencing in 1987 with their production of West Side Story. She went on to choreograph many musicals for LADOS and Lancaster Footlights Company memorable ones including Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret and Little Shop Of Horrors. She has also appeared as Nancy in Oliver!, Anne in La Cage Aux Folles and Sheila in A Chorus Line. More recently, Sharon has choreographed Girls Night Out and Company for About Theatre in Lancaster.

After moving to the Manchester area Sharon joined Romiley Operatic Society in 2003 for Jesus Christ Superstar She also appeared in Honk! and Hot Mikado and has assisted with the choreography of West Side Story and choreographed Fiddler on the Roof for ROS.

In 2007, Sharon directed her first production for AboutTheatre, Putting It Together, when she took over the Director's role from Roger Bradley. This was followed in 2009 by another About Theatre production - Godspell. In March 2011, Sharon produced and directed West Side Story for Oldham Sixth Form College She now returns to Lancaster Grand Theatre again for Jekyll and Hyde

I would like to thank everyone involved in Jekyll and Hyde, in particular the other members of the production team, Angela Pearson and Kay McLaughlin for their help and support during this new venture as a director.

Angela Pearson - Musical Director

Angela started to learn to play the piano from the age of 6 years old, and hated it! After a twelve month break, she began studying music again, under Susan Fielding, firstly with piano lessons, and followed by singing lessons from age 14. She performed in many concerts and music festivals around the country, playing piano solos and duets.

Her first appearance on the Grand Theatre stage was at age 12 in a production of 'Lloyd George Knew My Father', performed by the Little Theatre Group, although she was never actually seen, as this performance involved playing the piano off-stage as the play's main character mimed!

From the age of 14 Angela played for a small ladies choir, The Regent Singers, under the musical directorship of Susan Fielding; the choir grew in number and performed in concerts and won at many festivals.

Over the years Angela became an accomplished accompanist, playing at concerts and festivals for many solo artists, including singers, and string, woodwind and brass musicians. At the age of 16, Angela became rehearsal pianist for the Morecambe Warblers and played for the first time in the Grand Theatre orchestra pit for a production of 'My Fair Lady'. At the same time she became rehearsal pianist for Heysham Choral Society, and St Joseph's Choral Society, playing for many Gilbert and Sullivan productions over the next few years. Prompted by a move from Morecambe to live in Lancaster, Angela first joined LADOS for their 1989 production of 'Hello Dolly' as their rehearsal pianist

. In 1998, she was asked by Roger Bradley if she would consider taking on the role of musical director for a Footlights production of 'Little Shop of Horrors', and after a little persuasion (well, a lot actually!), agreed. The following year, for their production of 'My Fair Lady', LADOS asked Angela to take on the role as their musical director, as well as rehearsal pianist, a role she still holds today. She is looking forward to starting rehearsals for their next production, 'The Pajama Game' in November. Angela is still called upon as the Footlights musical director, whenever required, and until recently worked alongside Roger Bradley for their productions including 'Company', 'Into the Woods' and 'Return to the Forbidden Planet'. Angela has also helped out as rehearsal pianist/chorus mistress for the Footlights pantomimes over the last few years, and is about to start rehearsals shortly for the forthcoming production, 'Aladdin'. She also recently became rehearsal pianist for Morecambe Amateurs and has just played for their production of 'High Society'.

Angela currently teaches piano and singing, and in her spare time (of which there is very little!) enjoys reading a good book, going to the cinema, and generally socialising with her friends, either over fine food and wine, or in the local pub!

Lara Bell

I have been passionate about the theatre from an early age needing little encouragment to get up on stage. I've enjoyed playing several roles including Elizabeth Proctor in Oldham Sixth Form College's production of The Crucible as well as The Wife in their 2009 adaption of Lorca's Blood Wedding. My first musical role was as Penny in Romiley Operatic Society's production of Honk. As well as these roles I have also been involved with productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Hot Mikado. I played Elaine in The Graduate for Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society I was also in About Theatre's production of Godspell.I am delighted to be involved with About Theatre again for Jekyll and Hyde. It has been a rewarding experience and a great chance to work with some very talented people. After Jekyll and Hyde I am looking forward to studying for my acting degree at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London.It's a privilege to be part of About Theatre and here’s hoping we can raise even more money for a truly worthy cause.

Chris Isherwood

I have been involved in musical theatre from a young age, due to being taken along to rehearsals with my mum!. My first show was 'The King and I 'where, aged ten, I played one of the Kings children. From there I went on to play small speaking roles. My first major role was when I was 15 playing Buggins in 'Half a Sixpence'. It was here I met my wife. I then took some time out to further my studies.

I returned to the theatre in 2007 after having a family. My first role back was Dave in 'Full Monty', then Josh Baskin in 'BIG' (my two elder daughters were in the chorus), C.K. Dexter in 'High Society' and Mr. Perks in 'The Railway Children' alongside my wife.

I've enjoyed being part of 'About theatre' and look forward to future productions!

John Atkinson

I was very pleased to be invited by Sharon to perform in Jekyll and Hyde. About Theatre has an excellent reputation, I had the pleasure of appearing in two LADOS shows when Roger Bradley was a member of the cast
I started my amateur singing career when I joined Heysham Operatic Society in 1980 and have played principal roles in most of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.
I have performed for local societies including Morecambe Warblers, Lancaster Red Rose, LADOS and Lancaster Footlights, as well as singing in concerts around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
I have enjoyed the challenge of playing many characters at the Grand Theatre in Lancaster, including ‘Alfred’ in Die Fledermaus, ‘Mr Snow’ in Carousel (three times), and ‘Mr Bumble’ the beadle in Oliver, also in three productions of Pirates of Penzance in which I played Frederick, Samuel and Major General Stanley (not at the same time!) My last performance was Moonface Martin in Anything Goes at the Grand Theatre in March this year.

Vicki Rice

I started dancing and performing at the age of 4 and have not stopped since! When I was younger I attended a dance school in Morecambe where I participated in dance festivals and shows, aswell as performing in school productions. I went on to study at Preston College and then onto St Martin’s College where I gained my degree in Performing Arts. After university I taught the BTEC in Performing Arts, but realised that I wasn’t ready to settle down into a teaching career just yet. I initially worked at Pontin’s as a Bluecoat Entertainer for a Christmas season whilst attending college at the age of 18, and had such a good time I decided that 4 years later I’d try another Christmas season...which ended up with me moving down to South Devon and working for the company for 5 years! I was originally hired as a dancer but when I finished I was Chief Hostess, Choreographer, lead vocalist and performer in all the shows, I had my own cabaret show and compered gameshows, showtimes and cabaret acts. I was asked to represent Pontin’s in a Holiday World Show tour in Ireland, in which I choreographed and performed in a show team of just 9 people that travelled around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. I also was a team member of the Pontin’s recruitment tour where they auditioned the next generation of Bluecoats.
Upon leaving Pontin’s I started my teaching career again and taught at many theatre schools in Devon including the Italia Conti Associates School in Plymouth. I moved back “Up North” in 2008 and although I now work full-time as an administrator, I have continued to teach part time at various places in the North West including LAMATA where I started dancing (and where I originally met Sharon) and I also sing in a local band.
This is my first journey into the world of Amateur Dramatics and would like to thank Sharon for this opportunity and I am glad to be making my debut with About Theatre.

Bianca Moorby

Phillipa Brierley

Jason Whittle

David Liptrott

David has been a member of Morecambe Warblers for many years. Leading roles include Finian in Finians Rainbow, Jigger in Carousel and more recently The Old Gentleman in The Railway Children.

Suzanne Ward

I am delighted to be joining About Theatre company for their production of Jekyl & Hyde. It is proving to be a great opportunity to tread the boards again with lots of people I have performed with over my 35 years on the amateur stage.
I have performed with Sharon, our Director since the age of 15 and have been lucky that she has choreographed some brilliant numbers for me during our time with LADOS. My favourites including; the funeral dance in Brigadoon, Cassie in Chorus Line, seven Brides, Grease & West Side Story.
As regards my memories of Roger; I was fortunate that my Mum, Peggy as Producer of LADOS and Sharon as choreographer thought it a good idea to pair me up with Roger as my dancing partner on many occassions. Roger was one of the strongest of our lovely LADOS men and therefore always managed to make me look good with his brilliant lifts! The last time I played opposite Rog was Lois Lane to his Bill in Kiss Me Kate. On the last night he gave me a shrub for my garden. I’m not sure what it is but is called a Sarah Bernhardt, each year it dies back to nothing and then in March (traditionally LADOS showtime) the first shoots appear, coincidently it’s first flower blossomed during LADOS show week this May – a fitting reminder that Roger is up there keeping his eye on us all.
Anyway I bet he is having a real laugh looking down on his old dance partner trying to keep up with the lovely young girls in Bring on the Men in Jekyl & Hyde, thank goodness my niece Phillippa is next to me to catch me if I fall off my chair.

Anna Scott

My love affair with musical theatre began back in 1992 when I played the part of a cowboy in a school production of ‘Calamity Jane’. I moved to Lancaster in 2000 to study at St. Martin’s college and became a member of MAODS and Morecambe Warblers. After many years in the chorus I was finally trusted with my first role as Julie Jordan in ‘Carousel’. Highlights since then have included ‘The Full Monty’ musical and playing one of my dream roles, Mrs. Anna, in ‘The King and I’. After having taken some time out after the birth of my little boy, Joseph, I am now delighted to be back on stage and representing the About Theatre family and all it stands for.

Matt Weaver

Matt is 28 and has worked on the amateur theatre scene in Lancaster since 2002, but more in the capacity as a sound engineer than an on-stage performer. He has worked with both LADOS and Footlights before joining About Theatre in 2007 as the sound engineer on their production of Putting It Together. Matt’s previous stage appearances include Avram in LADOS’s 2007 production of Fiddler on the Roof, Reuben in a high-school production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Scrooge in a primary school version of A Christmas Carol. Matt is particularly looking forward to treading the boards again in Jekyll and Hyde after a 4 year break; being a part of About Theatre is all about performing with friends and raising money for a great cause.

Dave Eddowes

I came to the world of musical theatre fairly late on but have more than made up for it, performing with almost all of the local societies! Highlights have included performing in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'...in BARBADOS!! It was also an absolute pleasure to get to know and work with Roger Bradley during his production of 'Chess' with LADOS. It was around this time that I began to move away from performing on stage to being more involved with what goes on behind the scenes. I'm delighted to be working with About Theatre for 'Jekyll & Hyde' and am looking forward to raising lots of money for a very worthwhile cause

Bob Bailey

Bob has played many principle parts for local amateur dramatic societies in Morecambe, Lancaster and Kendal. His most notable roles include: Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls; Pooh Bah in the Hot Mikado; Mr. Sowerberry in Oliver! and Harold Nicholls in The Full Monty ...twice!! This is Bob's first time with About Theatre and he is very much looking forward to playing Sir Archibald Proops QC in this 'stunning' production of Jekyll and Hyde.

Robbie Oliver

I've been acting since early secondary school, where I had a minor role in the LRGS/LGGS production of "His Dark Materials" as a daemon. Since then, I have been in several other school productions including "Cabaret" early this year, and then most recently I played the "Superintendent" in Dario Fo's play "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist".