DESPA Team

DESPA Committee Representative: Mark Nicholson

Having appeared in musicals, plays and G&S in other parts of the country since his time at university, Mark took a break from the stage when his children were born. He joined this group in 2006 for 'Annie' along with his daughter.

Jill Day

Jill has been involved with ESPA since 1989, with a short stint on the social committee in the 1990s and many years treading (and dancing on) the boards. With involvement in DESPA, she has come to appreciate the greater intensity of putting on plays – smaller cast, shorter rehearsal period and greater involvement with all aspects of the production, both on and off stage.

Clare McFadden

Joining ESPA in 2013, having watched her two sons perform with both ESPA and YESPA, Clare has enjoyed performing in musicals and plays ever since. In her "spare time" she helps to run our Youth Section, YESPA.

Jane Hogg

Jane was bitten by the theatre bug at school and over 50 years later is still performing, singing and occasionally directing. She joined Opera Club, part of the original group, in 1989 and ESOS a few years later and is now hopefully, bringing that experience to the DESPA steering group.

Kevin Stuart

Kevin has been involved in ESPA for a very long time as The Opera Club, ESOS and ESOSOC. In that time he’s been onstage as a performer, director, backstage making scenery and on committee as a trustee and Chairman. Kevin has a great love for Musical Theatre and Drama and is delighted to be part of the DESPA steering group.

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