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Previous Next Maureen Casket The Garrick has had very few members as supportive as Maureen and her husband Maurice. She was an absolute firebrand with so much energy that she could make you tired just watching her. She was a talented actor and director, known in theatres both professionally and amateur throughout the region as an enthusiastic supporter of performing arts. In her latter years she contributed to the Garrick mainly as a member of the Play Selection and Casting Committee and as a director of plays but, when she took to the Garrick stage every now and then, everyone was reminded of her exceptional talent as an actor. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Linda Panton Linda had been associated with the theatre for over 40 years. She appeared on the Garrick stage at least once per season, and worked both backstage and Front of House, as did her husband Terry and daughter Jenny. She was Head of Creative and Performing Arts at Trafford College, and brought many of her skills to help with the Garrick. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Derek Killeen Derek became Artistic Director of the Garrick in 1979 and, during his three-year tenure, he also became Theatre Administrator in 1980. His directorial credits include Charley's Aunt , Abigail's Party , When We Are Married , The Merchant of Venice , and The Importance of Being Earnest . Prior to joining the Garrick, he worked in the Drama Department at Bristol University and as Production Manager at Liverpool Playhouse. Later in his career, after leaving the Garrick, he became the Artistic Director of the Peterborough Key Theatre from 1992- 2001, where he used his Garrick experience to the full by starting a Drama School and introducing Musical Theatre. Derek died in 2004. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Stevie Salem (née Holt) We don't yet have a tribute to Stevie. If you would like to suggest some words, please get in contact with us. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Ken Curragh Ken was a long standing member of the Garrick as an actor, and was at one time Workshop Manager. He also acted for a number of other societies in the area and was a very enthusiastic supporter of amateur theatre. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Mike Stocks Mike was a talented set designer, with many of his sets gracing the stage between the 1980s and the early 2000s. Mike spent most of his working life in the profession, designing and working on sets for theatre and TV. He worked in the design department at Granada TV on such classics as Brideshead Revisited until his retirement. Happily for the Garrick, he spent his latter years volunteering. Mike had a great sense of humour and a very quick wit. Having run his own dance band after the war, he was no mean performer on the drums ... as Garrickers often witnessed at the Christmas Draw. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Sheila Hine We don't yet have a tribute to Sheila. If you would like to suggest some words, please get in contact with us. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Nick Johnson Nick was one of the real characters at the Garrick, who joined in the early 1960's. His forte was comedy, and he was outstanding in numerous plays such as Hay Fever , How the Other Half Loves , Having a Ball , Hobson's Choice , Lettice and Lovage , and An Ideal Husband . He was also a talented writer, writing and performing in many shows and cabarets, some of which he produced in the Garrick bar to raise funds for the STAGE Appeal. These were often zany events, but always highly entertaining. Even after he had his leg amputated, he still performed and was able to access the stage via the lift from the dressing room installed after the 1999 renovation. Nick was a great patron of the bar, where his conversations were always highly amusing. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humour and his indomitable spirit despite his handicap. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Ian Crownshaw We don't yet have a tribute to Ian. If you would like to suggest some words, please get in contact with us. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Marion Eaves We don't yet have a tribute to Marion. If you would like to suggest some words, please get in contact with us. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next George Howard George was an accountant with Altrincham accounting firm Allen, Mills, Howard. He became heavily involved with the Garrick, alongside his wife Rita, and from the 1960s onwards he was an enthusiastic member of the Social Committee that ran numerous events each year. He famously organised two raffles to raise money for the building fund, with the first prize each time being a BMC Mini car. In addition he helped the Executive apply for numerous grants. He worked as Front of House manager in the 1980s, and was Treasurer to the Executive Committee from the 1980s until his death in 1992. Back to In Memoriam page

Previous Next Liam Sammon Liam was a well-known local estate agent. He joined the Garrick in the early 1990s and was already an established leading man on the local amateur operatic circuit. He took part in many musicals including one of the Garrick's smash hit productions of La Cage Aux Folles as George, the night club owner. He also often appeared on-stage with Christine Adams , who later became his wife : a true Garrick romance. Back to In Memoriam page