The Committee
The committee is elected every year at our AGM, usually held in February or March.
The committee members are there to make sure that everything the society does
is for the benefit of it's members and to ensure the future success of WLOS.
Amy Matthewson
Chair
I joined WLOS for Summer Cabaret 2016 and was overcome by how friendly and dedicated the WLOS members are. It wasn’t long before I joined the committee as treasurer, taking over from the wonderful Paul after his 20+ year tenure. Eventually, in 2024, I took on the role as Chair, elevating my WLOS sidehussle to a full time (unpaid) job, supporting our fabulous committee.
As a finance manager for a living in the "real world", I have a strange love for spreadsheets, and being on committee lets me combine my passion for organisation and process with my love for dancing, harmonizing and generally being part of a show-family.
Nicola Wendel
Deputy Chair
I have always loved theatre and after many years away from performing I decided to try my hand at it again and joined WLOS in 2018 for their production of Copacabana. The joy of being back on stage was immediate, and I soon became involved with the committee as a general member, later serving as membership secretary. I’m now in my third year as deputy chair, supporting the society’s efforts to bring musical theatre to the community. As a safeguarding consultant by day, it’s been a rewarding experience to balance my personal and professional life with my love for theatre.
Simon Rowbotham
Treasurer
Kate Landy
Secretary
I joined WLOS in 2023 after wanting to dip my toes back in to musical theatre, and have never looked back. I’ve performed in 4 WLOS shows and love being part of the committee family too - I’ve made friends for life at WLOS!
Angela Daniel
Business Manager
I joined the committee in 2010 only taking a short break while I was directing Wizard of Oz which was staged at New Wimbledon Theatre in 2019. I have directed several shows for WLOS including ‘HMS Pinafore’, ‘Honk’, ‘Curtains’ (the first time round in 2012!), ’Fiddler on the Roof’ (co-directed) ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ and a couple of the summer Cabarets.
Before returning to live in the UK in 2009, l lived in Thailand for 20 years where I helped run a Community Theatre group and also co-founded and managed an independent dinner-theatre company. I am also an Assessor for The Off West End Theatre Awards (The Offies) in London which celebrates the excellence and innovation of independent Off West End theatres.
Mo Rogers
Membership Secretary
I joined WLOS in early 2011, to dip my toes back into theatre after many years away from it, and specifically to be a featured dancer in ‘Singin’ In The Rain’. Having had a fantastic time and made friends for life in SITR, I’ve since danced or been in the Ensemble for more than ten shows, including Anything Goes, The Addams Family, Copacabana, Made in Dagenham and The Wizard of Oz, and thought it’s time to give back to WLOS, so joined the Committee in 2023.
Luke Pisano
Publicity
I first joined WLOS for their 2016 production of Company and needless to say, the society has become a huge part of my life ever since. I've since performed in a further 4 WLOS shows and joined the committee family in 2017. A Communications Manager by day, my flair for puns and all things wordy, hopefully translates well as the online voice of WLOS.
After a 9-year hiatus from performing, I made my return to the stage playing Randy in WLOS’s 2023 production of Curtains. Being apart of the show rekindled my passion for theatre, and I have been performing in musicals and plays across SW London and Surrey with no sign of looking back! Currently I am completing a BA in Costume at Wimbledon College of Arts, and when I'm not on stage, you’ll likely find me sewing on sequins or fixing hems behind the scenes.
Abbie Minnock
Social Secretary
Liz Burton
General Member
I have been involved with WLOS since playing Reno in Anything Goes in 2007. Since then, I've been involved on stage and supported backstage in many more productions. I'm delighted to have joined the Committee and be a more integral part of the company.
I first joined WLOS in its 2024 production of ’The Grinning Man’, as aristocratic moron Lord David Dirry-Moir. It is genuinely concerning how comfortable I felt in the role. Having clearly not learned my lesson, I am currently rehearsing for my second WLOS show, as repressed claustrophobe Oscar in Sweet Charity. It is a testament to WLOS’s welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that they continue to support my questionable decisions. I am looking forward to being an active part of the Committee over the coming year.
General Member
Denise Andrews
General Member
My first show with WLOS was at the beginning of 2023. I found everyone to be not only very talented but also welcoming and friendly. I have previously served on the Committees of 2 very lovely Theatre groups in my homeland of New Zealand and am happy to now be joining the Committee for WLOS where I hope to continue performing and working on and off stage!
Amy Howell
I joined WLOS at the beginning of 2024, excited to return to musical theatre with a local theatre group after relocating from the Cotswolds to London. Growing up, I participated in many dance and musical theatre productions and have always had a passion for those golden age musicals. Performing in "Follies" was a highlight for me, allowing me to embrace my showgirl dreams while providing a welcome break from my corporate day job. I feel very fortunate to have found a group like WLOS, and I look forward to being a part of the Committee for years to come!
Tom Harper
General Member