Writtle CARDS

I joined Cards in 1980 and have been a member ever since. I have appeared in numerous productions and directed six plays so far. Nominated by NETG as best actress for my role as Amanda in Private Lives.

When not acting or directing I am usually involved in some other role but have not yet attempted lighting or costume - I know my limitations!

I have seen many people come and go over the years and have been lucky even to have found some very good friends in the process.

I joined Writtle CARDS in 2006, the first time I had ever been involved in amateur dramatics, and have obviously caught the bug as I am now Chairman!  I have appeared in various roles in my time with CARDS, my first being Agnes in Agnes of God in 2007, for which I won the NWETG Best Supporting Actress.  I was nominated for the same award the following year for my small appearance as the French maid Louise in Private Lives, and was nominated for Best Actress in 2010 for my role as Mrs Reece in our production of The Farndale Avenue... A Christmas Carol. 

Joined CARDS from Little Baddow Drama in the Spring of 2002 and was immediately thrust into the limelight for the murder mystery "House Guest". In 2003 I was involved as the groom in "Sylvia's Wedding" at the Cramphorn, Chelmsford and as Bertie Wooster in "Much obliged Jeeves". During 2004 I "rested"!!! I was to return to CARDS and to the Cramphorn in 2005 as the Vicar in "Clerical Errors" followed by "Building Blocks" and finally for the year, Nick Caton's play "Always odds on". During 2006, I took to directing and led two plays for CARDS - John Godber's "Office Party" anf "Billy Liar". My last appearence with CARDS was in 2007 at the Cramphorn in Noel Coward's "Private Lives" as Victor for which I received the NETG "Best Actor" 2007 award. By the time the award evening came around I was living in Dubai but I flew in to receive the award - how very Hollywood!! Actually, coincidentally, I happened to be in the country at the same time as the awards - how very Holyhead!!! I now live in Qatar in the Middle East and visit the UK often, touching base with good friends at CARDS - saw "Comic Potential" the last time I was home. I miss my acting days at Writtle and am proud to be both a member of the club and flying the CARDS flag in the Gulf!!!

Hi I am Shelley Goodwin,

My mother Sharon Goodwin was the women that introduced me to drama (apart from school). She encouraged me to help out with previous productions just as non-speaking walk on parts. Then I started to get to know all of the other members and I then decided to become a full member and actually take up a speaking role in the plays. My first big successful part was Eva from Absurd Person Singular. This was a great comedy part for me and I have enjoyed every minute of it

Anyone with a drive to become more confident and to make some qwurky new friends, Writtle Cards is the place for you x

Hi, my names Tom. I joined writtle cards as my mother is very much involved with the group. I dont really do the acting part of the productions. I'm more apart of the technical crew, I sort out the lighting and sound for most of the production making sure we are ready to go on the performance days. But as always writtle cards is always looking for new people to walk through the door so if u have free time on your hands click the contact link to see where we are. 

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