Our group is run by a member chosen committee of dedicated people, the current committee are:
President – Samantha Cartwright
Samantha has been a member of the Warren for almost thirty years and has acted, directed and written for the group. She is a theatre reviewer for Sardines magazine and co owner of Upstage Publications.
Vice President – Jason Kingsley
Jason has grown up with the Warren, his parents were members when he was born so he was always destined for the stage. He took the role of Vice President in 2021, his first panto was Cinderella in 1981, he was aged 9.
Chairman – Lynne Tyson
Lynne has been a Warren member since 1983. She has performed, written, directed and produced, as well as being our Publicity Officer. She has been our Chairman since 2017.
Vice Chairman – Emma Houldershaw
Emma has been part of the Warren for over thirty years and took the role of Vice Chairman in 2017. She is found both sides of the stage, either behind the scenes as a writer, director and producer or on stage in Panto or a musical show.
Treasurer – Howard Strudwick
Howard plays keyboards, guitar, and occasionally bass and ukulele in our band which he joined in 2012. He has played in semi-professional bands for nearly 40 years but is enjoying not having to go out on the road anymore and the great variety of music played in our shows. He has also recently started to assist the musical director in putting together the musical arrangements. He is currently treasurer looking after the financial aspects of running the Warren.
Secretary & Charities Secretary- Meryl Riley
Meryl has been a member of the Warren since 1985, joining to help backstage, then performing in many pantomimes and shows and now part of the band. She has been Charities Secretary since 1995 and later became Secretary to the Warren.
Social & Media Secretary – Louise Archer
Louise has been a member of the Warren for over twenty five years and has acted, choreographed and directed for the group. Louise has written several pantomimes that have been performed all over the world. Her role on the committee involves arranging social events, fundraisers and keeping our audience up to date about our shows across Instagram, Facebook and Tik-Tok.
Play Producers 2024 – Louise Archer, Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw
Pantomime Producers 2025 – Lynne Tyson & Amy Young
Show Producers 2025 – Louise Archer, Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw
Pantomime Producers 2026 – Louise Archer, Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw