In this new feature, each month we will introduce 3 members of our Group and share their memories in their own words. You might recognise some of them from the stage while others work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the group.
This month we introduce our Director/Chairman Julie Dryden-Smith and two of our acting members Aidan Probee and Cameron Burgess who are graduating in our next production (Whistle Down the Wind).
NAME:
Julie Dryden-Smith
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED/BEEN A MEMBER OF CLS TG:
I am a founder member of the group since 1982
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CLS TG MEMORY:
I have so many so have chosen my top 3:
- Sitting on the steps outside the lighting box in Park View, with a glass of red wine and watching the performance of “Les Miserables”.
- Performing “Calendar Girls” at the Gala Theatre in Durham on Monday 10th February 2014.
- Directing the sell out performances of “The Beautiful Game” and receiving 5 NODA awards for this production.
WHAT IS YOUR DAY JOB:
I am a retired District Nursing Sister and now Centre Manager for Chester-le-Street Community Centre
DESCRIBE CLS TG IN 3 WORDS:
Family, Pride & Passion
NAME:
Aidan Probee
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED/BEEN A MEMBER OF CLS TG:
11 years
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CLS TG MEMORY:
My favourite memory was in the “Addams Family” when two of my friends were late for a partner dance and came on half way through by a majestic leap. The whole show was great to do and I have a lot of great memories.
WHAT IS YOUR DAY JOB OR WHERE/WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING NOW AND WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE WHEN YOU LEAVE SCHOOL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:
I work at Matalan and study Drama at New College Durham. I am hoping to study a degree in London.
DESCRIBE CLS TG IN 3 WORDS:
Family, Funny & Memories
NAME:
Cameron Burgess
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED/BEEN A MEMBER OF CLS TG:
6 years
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CLS TG MEMORY:
My favourite TG memory was when I punched through the wall during “My Fair Lady”.
WHAT IS YOUR DAY JOB OR WHERE/WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING NOW AND WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE WHEN YOU LEAVE SCHOOL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:
I am currently studying Performing Arts at College and have been offered a place to study Musical Theatre at Leeds College of Music in September.
DESCRIBE CLS TG IN 3 WORDS:
Fun, Friendly & Fabulous