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Joseph Millson

Our Patron

I am so honoured and delighted to become the patron of The Little Theatre Guild. For 80 years the LTG has championed and supported both tradition and growth across the country. Amateur theatre is and always will be a beloved and important cornerstone of any community.  In a world as fractured as ours is lately, coming together to adventure into drama, comedy and music is vital.

I look forward to seeing and meeting many of you in the time to come. Meanwhile I hope you all have fun!

Joseph Millson
A photo of the LTG Patron Joseph Millson.

Ambassadors

  • A photo of the LTG Patron Jessica Swale.

    Jessica Swale

    Film-maker | Writer | Director

    It’s been the greatest privilege to hold the post of Patron of the Little Theatre Guild for the last few years. The LTG is at the forefront of promoting, building and supporting our thriving theatre community in the UK, ensuring that people all over the country have access to the arts both as makers and audience members. To witness the fizzing passion and enthusiasm of the membership has been so inspiring,  and leaves me with no doubt that the future of our local arts is not only secure but blooming.

    Our Small theatres, amateur and community theatres really are the bedrock of our creative landscape. They are an essential training ground for aspirational artists, but perhaps more importantly they foster opportunity theatre to become a creative hobby, a catalyst for friendship, a cultivator of community and a provider of hope. I have seen such dynamic work, such exciting creative ingenuity and sparkling performance in my time as chair, and I am delighted that, whilst I am handing the baton over as Patron now, I have the privilege of staying part of the LTG family as their first Ambassador. In this capacity I will continue to support and promote the LTG’s brilliant work. I look forward to staying part of this community long into the future.

    Jessica

    Honorary Associates

    We would like to thank all of our Honorary Associates for your unwavering dedication to amateur theatre. Your passion and hard work ensure that community theatres continue to thrive, offering both timeless classics and exciting new works to our audiences. Your commitment to the arts plays a crucial role in keeping the spirit of live theatre alive and accessible to all. We are truly inspired by your efforts and look forward to seeing how you continue to shape the future of theatre within our communities.

    Jackie Blackwood
    Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

    Martin Bowley
    The Questors Theatre, Ealing

    Philip Bradley
    People Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Caroline Chapman
    Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

    Anne Gilmour
    The Questors Theatre, Ealing

    Margaret Mann
    Southport Dramatic Club

    Jo Matthews
    The Questors Theatre, Ealing

    Sir Ian McKellen, CH CBE
    Retired Patron

    Steve Pratt
    Stockport Garrick Theatre

    Eddie Redfern
    Archway Theatre, Horley

    Mike Rogerson
    Green Room Theatre, Wilmslow

    Michael Shipley
    Bolton Little Theatre

    Michael Smith
    Durham Little Theatre

    Brian Stoner
    Bingley Little Theatre

    Honorary Associates in Memoriam

    We remember our Honorary Associates who have passed away with sincere thanks and deep gratitude. Their tireless dedication to amateur and community theatre helped shape the vibrant landscape we continue to enjoy today. Their passion and commitment ensured that so many local theatres flourished. Their contributions were invaluable, and their legacy will forever remain a source of inspiration to us all.

    We are truly grateful for the impact they made and will continue to carry their spirit forward in the theatre community.

    John B Anderson
    South London Theatre

    Geoff Bennett
    Criterion Theatre, Coventry

    Stella Birkett
    Bradford Playhouse

    John Brook
    Halifax Thespians

    C Austin Burnett
    Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

    Patricia Clough
    Bingley Little Theatre

    Frank Cooper-Watson
    Leicester Little Theatre

    Lawrence du Garde Peach OBE
    Great Hucklow Village Players

    Aldred Emmet OBE
    The Questors Theatre, Ealing

    John English, MA OBE
    Highbury Theatre Centre

    Lilian Fletcher
    Highbury Theatre Centre

    Margaret Hancock
    Bradford Playhouse

    Marjorie Havard
    Caxton Players, Grimsby

    Carl Hayhurst
    Lancaster Grand Theatre

    Norman Leaker, MBE
    Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

    Harold Mellor
    Tower Theatre, Islington

    Keith Morris
    Priory Theatre, Kenilworth

    Bill Pearson
    Nomads Theatre, East Horsley

    Rosemary Shaw
    Wharf Theatre, Devizes

    Sandra Simpson
    Bolton Little Theatre

    Kevin Spence
    Doncaster Little Theatre

    Peter Stansfield
    The Priestly Theatre, Bradford

    Barbara Watson
    Carlisle Green Room Club

    Margaret Whitehouse
    Hall Green Little Theatre

    Tom Williams
    Chesil Theatre, Winchester

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