Management Committee
Hasland Theatre Company is managed voluntarily by a small committee of elected members. The latest Committee was selected at the 2024 AGM by membership vote, and you can learn more about everyone below.
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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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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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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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You could say that Lilly’s been involved with HTC for her entire life, as her parents met here in 1999! Lilly’s first appearance onstage was in 2006's production of The Herbal Bed as a very young Elizabeth Hall.
In more recent years, Lilly has been working behind the scenes on committee, and currently manages the theatre's branding, publicity, and website. Lilly has a design background and trained as a woven textile designer at Manchester School of Art.
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Ruth first joined HTC in 2013 hoping to get involved backstage, and was immediately tasked with knocking on a door as her first role in a play! She’s done lots of work backstage since and have been stage manager on a number of productions. Ruth became a committee member in 2024.