The Girls
Come and find a few things out about the women that perform on stage for the Players
Name:- Kath Reeve
Biography:- I have 5 grandchildren, I enjoy gardening and I am learning to play the piano (albeit rather late!!)
First Players Show I Appeared In:- Apple Sauce - 1980
Favourite Players Show:- 50 Years Plus
Favourite Act I Appeared In:- Albert The Lion
Worst Act that I Appeared In:- None, I've loved all of them
Favourite Act that I Wasn't In:- The Argentinian Racing Pigeon sketch
Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Losing my knickers !!!
Claim To Fame:- Being asked for my autograph
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Name:- Joan Stevens
Biography:- Have sung since childhood, love playing the keyboard and once entered the Silver Stars talent contest for the over 60's
First Players Show I Appeared In:- I've been here so long that I can't remember !! (rumour has it though that it was in fact A Show For All Reasons)
Favourite Players Show:- 50 Years Plus
Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- Robin Hood sketch
Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- Retirement Home sketch
Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- "Allo Allo" sketch
Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Stepping back during a show, tripping and ending up in hospital with a broken wrist
Claim To Fame:- Once sang with Vera Lynn. Have been on stage with Acker Bilk and presented raffle prizes with his wife, during the course of which I pulled out my own ticket !!!
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Name:- June Curtis
Biography:- Aged 62. Married to Mike and have 2 children
First Players Show I Appeared In:- Variety and More Jan 2008
Favourite Players Show:- Phantomania
Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- N/A
Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- N/A
Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Fork 'Andles
Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):- Singing "Fairy" in new costume without checking in mirror and being completely "see through"
Claim To Fame:- Being Ian Curtis' Mum
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Name:- Kelly Baron
Biography:- Kelly works at DBC and has been there since June 1995 after finishing her GCSE's. She went on to be AAT qualifed in June 2002 and is now doing CIMA to finsh off her studies to be a qualified Accountant. She is an avid Spurs Fan and loves watching football and Snooker. She has enjoyed singing and dancing since the age of 7.
First Players Show I Appeared In:- On A Different Note (Jan 2001)
Favourite Players Show:- A Step In Time
Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- Bohemian Rhapsody
Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- Doll Dance
Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- Raining Men
Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):-
Claim To Fame:- Appeared on Songs Of Praise in October 1992
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Name:- Kathy Willingale
Biography:- Lives in Aylesbury with Bruce and works at the Kennel Club. One of the Players longest serving members. Loves animals and at the last count has a cat, a horse, 3 dogs and a cockatiel. Works with Matthew and Ellie and has recently become a Grandmother.
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Name:- Sandra Baron
Biography:- Lives locally and works in St Albans as a Legal Executive. Enjoys being on stage and in her spare time is a Guider with a local Girl Guide group. She is married to Terry (our drummer). Daughter Kelly is in the group and she also has a son. Loves holidays, travelling and socialising / parties.
First Players Show I Appeared In:- First of the Century - Jan 2000
Favourite Players Show:- Let's Show 'Em - Jan 2002
Favourite Act That I Have Appeared In:- Blood Brothers
Worst Act That I Have Appeared In:- Burn The Witch / Mushroom Dance
Favourite Act That I Wasn't In:- The Full Monty
Most Embarrassing Moment (on stage or otherwise):-
Claim To Fame:- Appeared in Songs Of Praise at St.Mary's dressed in Elizabethan costume.
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Name:- Doreen Bride
Biography:- Has been with the Players almost from the beginning back in the '70's. She is in charge of the make up and makes sure that we all look glamorous on stage!! (even the women). She likes to paint in her spare time.
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