Management Committee
Hasland Theatre Company is managed voluntarily by a small committee of elected members. The latest Committee was selected at the 2026 AGM by membership vote, and you can learn more about everyone below.
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Due to a shortage of youngish men, Neil was poached from a local Shakespearean Theatre In Education group in 1998. His favourite roles on stage have included Emcee in Cabaret and various Flashhearts in Blackadder!
Neil’s recently started with set creation which allows him to play with power tools! He was secretary to the committee for several years before being elected to the role of Chair, and enjoys being part of the team.
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Tom joined HTC in 2007 and has been involved in some way with every production since! He loves being on stage as much as he loves working backstage, and there's no production role he’s not turned his hand to since joining.
Tom’s been a member of the committee since 2011 and currently manages the theatre's finances, Box Office, and ICT.
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Lucy has been a member of Hasland Theatre Company since 2022. During that time she has performed in, and directed, multiple productions.
Lucy has served on the committee previously, but is looking forward to her new role as Secretary, and helping to ensure the continued success of the company. Outside of theatre life she is a Software Delivery Manager and can usually be found at home, curled up with a good book and her two German Shepherds!
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Valerie has been a member of Hasland for ten years and during that time has directed several plays. Val has worked on many productions in an acting and backstage capacity and is now responsible for overseeing play selection for seasons 26/27 and 27/28. Before moving to Derbyshire in 2015 Val was a member of Witham Dramatic Club and was on the committee of the North Essex Theatre Guild which provided adjudication for over 40 productions in a season. Val enjoys singing, making and being involved with her large extended family. She is pleased to be back on the committee and looks forward to exciting and challenging productions ahead.
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Peter joined HTC in 1981 after attending a production of Beside the Seaside with his wife Val, and his passion for theatre and its technical aspects has flourished ever since. His introduction to theatre tech came by chance, helping a youth group with scenery and stage curtains, which led to a long career working with lighting and sound. He has worked at prestigious venues, including The Criterion and Cambridge Theatre in the West End. At HTC, Peter enjoys every part of the process, from setting up to running performances, and has been instrumental in technical upgrades over the years, such as lighting systems and projectors. With over 40 years of involvement, HTC has allowed him to pursue his love for theatre tech, and he looks forward to continuing for many more years.
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Carl joined Hasland Theatre Company in 2022, making his first appearance in Three Tables as part of the 1ACT Short Play Festival. Since then, he’s become a regular and enthusiastic member of the group, getting involved and supporting the company both on and off stage.
Away from the theatre, Carl has worked in marketing for nearly 20 years, so he’s keen to put some of that experience to good use by helping spread the word about Hasland Theatre Company, the brilliant productions it puts on and, most importantly, the talented and welcoming people who make it such a great group to be part of.
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Bev has been involved with Hasland Theatre Company for 20 years. She has enjoyed a couple of acting roles, but mainly enjoys working Front of House and prompting. Last season saw her directing her first play (Ladies in Lavender) and trying her hand as Stage Manager.
Outside theatre, Bev enjoys walking with her husband and Sprocker spaniel and nipping to the gym for a workout.
This is Bev's first time on committee and she's looking forward to getting stuck in.
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Mark joined Hasland Theatre in 2019. He has worked on numerous plays as stage manager and has also directed two plays for us, most recently Hangmen by Martin McDonagh. Mark is an award winning writer and filmmaker from times past, his career being delightfully interrupted by his children. Mark loves to get involved with his community and hopes to bring some of these attributes to his role as a committee member.