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Thelma's worst experience
on stage was an unwilling appearance in "The Frogs" by
Aristophanes at Grammar School at the age of eleven: having been cast
as a frog, not because of any acting talent but because she was one
of the six smallest girls in 1A.
She was a founder member
of Whickham Theatre Club before joining the Progressive Players about 15 years ago.
If Thelma were a footballer
she would be perhaps described as a 'utility
player', having acted, directed, prompted, 'propsed',
sold ice cream, made coffee and been a member of various committees,
particularly the reading committee.
Her favourite role has
been Mother in 'The Poker Session'. At an age when anyone
with sense has retired, Thelma works at Gateshead College training
adults in basic literacy and numeracy.
Her latest challenge was
directing the April 2007 play 'The Cracked Pot'
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