Chairman – John Huckle
I have been involved with the Society for over 20 years and progressed from a humble Raffle ticket seller to Box office manager and then through the rigours of front of house and various back stage work to the occasional performance on the stage.
I was Chairman of the Society for ten years (1990 – 2000) and a National Operatic & Dramatic Association representative for eight years. Outside WLOS I run a management consultancy business, am a mentor for the Prince’s Trust and I am also treasurer of the Wimbledon Village Hall & Trust (AKA the Village Club).
Deputy Chairman – Jason Thomas
I have performed in the past five WLOS productions since joining in 2009 and have thoroughly enjoyed them all in their many, various ways. Having been cast as a naval captain in two shows, I am now wary of finding myself ‘In the Same Boat’ again so in our next show I play the man who writes the songs, rather than the one who steers the ship. Outside WLOS, I enjoy playing football for Merton FC, supporting Norwich City FC, playing with my Godchildren, cooking, eating and making grand plans.
Secretary – Marion Barton
I joined WLOS in 2007, and have played (among others) Young Sally in Follies and Lois in Kiss Me Kate. I joined the committee a few years ago, and in my current role as Secretary I deal with correspondence, administrate the website and sort the paperwork! My background as an administrator has been really useful here, but I currently work with children with disabilities and elderly adults in London and Surrey as a Music Therapist.
I have made amazing friends here at WLOS and am pleased to be able to contribute to the ongoing success of the society. Right now I am balancing my Secretary duties with playing Georgia in Curtains: hard work, but a lot of fun, and it’s great to be working with such a talented cast!
Favourite WLOS memory – Performing in our toe-tapping version of ‘Too darn hot’ in Kiss Me Kate!
Treasurer – Paul Sadler
I joined WLOS in 1986 and have now been Treasurer for over 20 years. I love the warmth and friendliness of the society and the quality of the new members we seem to attract.
As well as singing a number of principal and sub-principal roles I have also played piano, guitar and Double Bass on stage. I have arranged and orchestrated two shows and undertaken orchestral reductions for three more. I have done vocal arrangements for several others as well as for the Associates and Christmas Concerts which I have been organising recently.
Favourite WLOS memory – Hordes of helpers round Huckles’ kitchen table producing ‘cut and paste’ (literally) orchestral parts for Beggar’s Opera.
Business Manager – Naomi Fieldus
I joined WLOS a couple of years ago and have been in almost every show ever since! WLOS has a wonderful community vibe; with members of all ages, backgrounds and occupations, which instills an extra sense of fun and family. Being somewhat of a numbers geek, I have now taken on the role of Business Manager; mainly so that I can rock up to committee meetings in massive horn rimmed glasses and stockings…!
Publicity Officer – Suzannah Bailey
I joined WLOS in 2010 after a few years away from performing to start my career. I’d previously been involved in a variety of productions, from musicals and review shows to Shakespeare. As a WLOS member I was a dancer and chorus member in My Fair Lady, Dad’s Army and Singin’ in the Rain, which all gave me fantastic experiences and led to some great friendships too. As a committee member I’m looking forward to shaping the future of WLOS, setting new challenges for the society and promoting our performances to a wider audience.
Favourite WLOS Memory – Dancing on stage at New Wimbledon Theatre in My Fair Lady.
Social Secretary – Greg Shaw
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General Member – Angela Daniel
General Member – Janet Huckle
I have been a member of WLOS for many years performing in the Chorus and in Principal roles. I served on the Committee for many years as social secretary and business manager. I have Directed shows for the society, worked back stage and take the lead in costuming many of our shows. Outside WLOS I was one of the founders of the Ilex Youth Theatre in Surbiton where I also teach English & Drama.
General Member – Candice Newton
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General Member – Nick Simpson
I was introduced to WLOS as a member of the audience for their impressive production of My Fair Lady at Wimbledon Theatre in the summer of 2010. A casual conversation post show along the lines of “Iwouldn’t mind doing something like that” saw me drafted in for the next show where I played Private Joe Walker in Dad’s Army – What A Song And Dance. I’ve since played RF Simpson (Head of Monumental Pictures) in Singin’ In The Rain, Dick Deadeye (not a very nice man) in HMS Pinafore – Relaunched and I’m currently rehearsing for Daryl Grady (Journalist and theatre critic) in Curtains!
Favourite WLOS memory – It would have to be the whirlwind experience of Dad’s Army. From nervously arriving at my first rehearsal and hoping I wouldn’t be laughed at and sent home to – 6 weeks later – performing on stage as a principal.
General Member – Amanda Stewart
I joined WLOS in 2010 for My Fair Lady, which I thoroughly enjoyed and made some really good friends. I have 2 years pervious experience as Secretary for the Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society. I’m hoping that my 16 years of am-dram experience will contribute to my position of Auditions Secretary for WLOS. In the ‘real world’ I work in Future Media at the BBC.