Hand-in-Hand Theatre Productions

COMPANY

DAVID CROSBY
In the 1960s David played with The Tabs making appearances at the famous Cavern Club. In 1964 they won a Music Echo contest and appeared on "Ready Steady Go" - The cult 1960's TV show. After working as a chartered accountant, David opened Rox Records in 1973 and in 1978 they issued a single "Boss Man" by the Mutants, which reached the punk/new wave top 5. In 1981 he expanded to Rox Video. (the first video hire shop in Wirral). In 2003, David joined WKLOS appearing in Titanic -The Musical and Seussical-The Musical (Liverpool Empire). After part-time courses at L.I.P.A in drama and musical theatre he joined Bebington Dramatic Society appearing in Roleplay, Art and Improbable Fiction (Gladstone Theatre). In 2008 and again this year, he has organised the sell-out "Liverpool Tribute to Buddy Holly" at The Philharmonic Hall.

MICHAEL HETHERINGTON

Michael began performing at fifteen with The Port Sunlight Players (Gladstone Theatre) He went on to play lead roles in many musicals including - Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma, Half a Sixpence, Camelot, The Merry Widow, Me and My Girl, Kiss Me Kate to name but a few. His Shakespearean credits include - Romeo, Feste, Petruchio and Oberon and other drama credits - Laurie Lee (Cider With Rosie) Mozart (Amedaeus) Darcy (Pride & Prejudice) and in 2003 he play Jesus in the highly-acclaimed Chester Mystery Plays.

CHRISTOPHER LEE POWER

Originally from Rock Ferry, Christopher trained at Richmond Drama School (London) and gained an Oxford Diploma. He then attended courses at RADA in classical and method acting. He has worked extensively in Shakespeare and radio and last year appeared in the acclaimed "Winter's Tale" in Birkenhead Park. He has just published his autobiography "Breaking Free From The Street to The Stage", which documents how, after experiencing a rebellious teenage life of crime, violence and abuse, his Christian faith and love of theatre helped him make a new life. He now lives locally with his wife and son and continues to act, teach and direct

JAMES WOODFINDEN

James is an A level student at The Oldershaw School, Wallasey. He has already had a wealth of musical experience in his school productions with credits in Little Shop Of Horrors, Policeman's Ball, Oliver! (Mr Bumble), and most recently, Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys & Dolls. He has also appeared in Michelle and Friends (1999 Liverpool Empire) and has reached the finals of the Vale Park Talent Competition every year from 2001 to 2008. He is currently a member of The Totally Talented Community Music Workshop with whom he regularly sings as lead vocalist and with them he also appeared in Hand in Hand's production of All Along The River 2008. James hopes to go to university and train as a drama teacher.

EDWARD BIRKETT

Edward is a student at Clarence High School in Formby and also attends The Alison Clayton School of Dance. He takes classes in Disco, jazz and musical theatre and will be working on their pantomime after this. He has also attended summer academies in 2004 and 2005. He lives with his family in Birkenhead.

Liz Leay

Liz came along to rehearsals with her son Edward and is now a valued member of the company. Prompting, remembering the props! ( and she makes a lovely cuppa)

Luke Leyland

After doing some acting in his teens, Luke joins the company as backstage crew and non-speaking parts. When he is not helping us he is assisting a professional wrestling show.

Jessi O'donnell
A budding screenwiter, Jessi is part of our crew and company and has a particular interest in the filming of the production. He has been an extra in a film made in Liverpool.

Michaela Pool (Designer)
Michaela is currently an undergraduate at Uni of Central Lancashire and studying design at Hugh Baird College Liverpool. She has a particular love of theatre, so as part of her study module she has chosen to work with Hand-in-Hand on work experience and make Remembrance Day her final project.

Andy Taylor (Darkscape) - soundtrack.
Andy Taylor composed the atmospheric soundtrack for Remembrance Day after having worked on the sound for Bev's play "Stealing Me" last year. The Adjudicator's award was in recognition of sound, lighting and presentation.

We are delighted to be assisted by Backstage Theatre Supplies Ltd, who offer their expertise in lighting, set, stage-management and sound. We continue to have a successful partnership with them as they have worked with us on "Stealing Me " and "All Along The River" in 2008.

Bev Clark (writer /director)
Details of Bev's other work can be viewed by following links for "Stealing Me" and "All Along The River." REMEMBRANCE DAY was originally written in 2006 and Bev is delighted to have the opportunity to premiere this production at the Leverhulme Drama Festival again, and then to take the production on a regional tour beginning at Action Transport Theatre, Ellesmere Port in June - see our events page.

"The cast, crew and committee have been wonderful to work with - thank you all for your hard work"

committee: Katja Gunsche, Yvonne May Cullen, Jan Lamb, Gerald Lamb