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Committee | Spectrum Theatre
Committee
The current Spectrum Theatre Committee of Management

You can contact the committee via email at spectrumtheatrewa@outlook.com.

Tiger Bird
— President
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Biography

Tiger's been involved in the theatre ever since a child, but never quite expected to graduate University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Theatre — the consequence of which was a rather brief spell as an English & Drama teacher!

Tiger joined Spectrum Theatre in 2018 have been a drunken butler in Dinner For One, the formidable Mrs Appleyard in Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Madame Arcarti in Blithe Sprit.

In the last couple of years, Tiger has become more involved in behind-the-scenes at Spectrum Theatre, and is now rather addicted to the joy that comes from people stepping into our unique and beautiful little venue for the first time, and loves the wonderful theatre community that we have here.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee President
Cast Roles
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Madame Arcati
One Actually
(2025)
— Master of Ceremonies
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Elizabeth
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Poster Design
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Poster Design
— Mentor
— Set Painting
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Ruby of Elsinore”)
— Poster Design
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Sound & Lighting Operator
— Mentoring
Class of 77
(2024)
— Set Construction
Laura Leach
— Treasurer
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Biography

Laura joined Spectrum Theatre in 2023 when she landed the role of Marjorie in A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, and has caught the acting bug since!

Laura has since joined the committee of Spectrum Theatre, and has loved being part of the team.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Commmittee Treasurer
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Glenys Patterson
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Edwin
One Actually
(2025)
— Claudius (“Ruby of Elsinore”)
— Rapunzel (“Prince Charming's Complaint”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— William Blore
Class of 77
(2024)
— Mrs Franklin
Crew Roles
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Director
— Programme Design
— Set Painting
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Her Tongue”)
— Program
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Program
— Props
— Mentoring
Billie Whitbread
— Secretary
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Secretary
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Director
— Dramaturgy
Jen Croston
— Committee Member
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Biography

Jen's love of theatre was ignited way back in 2000, when she had her first audition at Spectrum Theatre — giving her the opportunity not only to act, but to sing on stage as well!

Jen has been bitten by the theatre bug ever since, with her involvement in countless shows to date, both on and off stage.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Lorna
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Elvira Condomine
One Actually
(2025)
— Minnie Bracy (“Her Tongue”)
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Arielle
Up and Running
(2023)
— Kate
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Front of House Manager
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Mentor
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Prince Charming's Complaint”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Director
— Mentoring
Class of 77
(2024)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas
(2023)
— Assistant Director
— Mentor
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Set Design
Lin Lattimer
— Committee Member
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Biography

The Allotment is Lin's first time directing solo, although she has co-directed a couple of plays in the UK many years ago, and has approximately thirty-five years of experience both professionally and in community theatre.

Lin absolutely loves The Allotment, having previously played by the part of Norah, and finds it lovely to see it re-enacted by so many great actors to bring her vision to life.

Since joining Spectrum, Lin has had the honour of playing Mrs Rogers in Agatha Christies And Then There Were None; performing a very special monologue Ham Sandwich, which was written by her very dear friend, in Spectrum Theatre's One Actually; and Lin thoroughly enjoyed playing Dawn in A Composite Arrangement. Lin looks forward to hopefully performing in some of the fantastic plays we have lined up for the coming years — although after A Composite Arrangement, she might be typecast into the grandmother parts now, but says “bring it on”!

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Gloria Delmont
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Dawn
One Actually
(2025)
— Woman on a Park Bench (“Ham Sandwich”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Mrs Rogers
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Director
— Poster Artwork
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Ham Sandwich”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Prop Construction
Luke Simpson
— Committee Member
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Biography

Luke Simpson has been Spectrum Theatre's technical whiz-kid for a number of years now, supplying Spectrum Theatre with not only his expertise, but his treasure trove of specialised lighting equipment! It's little wonder that when a director sets about planning their production, their first question is "is Luke available?".

Outside of Spectrum Theatre, Luke owns and operates Plantagenet Production Services, and has travelled the world on the back of his professional expertise.

You can find out more about Plantagenet Production Services here.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Engineer
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Design
One Actually
(2025)
— Technical Setup
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Sound & Lighting Design
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Light Design and Tech
Nelson Blake
— Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Director
— Designer
— Poster Design
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Peter Cook
— Committee Member
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Biography

Peter Cook is a well-known staple of both Spectrum Theatre and Albany Light Opera Theatre Company, and has taken on many different roles backstage — and a few onstage too! He arrives in Albany back in 2001, and soon got into theatre soon afterwards, putting to use the stage-craft he learnt back in his student days.

Peter has stage-managed several productions both at Spectrum and ALOT Co., and was assistant director for the Musical of Musicals at ALOT Co. Recently, Peter's become a regular lighting and sound operator at Spectrum Theatre.

Peter was awarded a Life Membership at Spectrum Theatre in 2025.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Set Construction
— Lighting & Sound
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Operator
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound
One Actually
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Operation
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Set Design and Construction
— Stage Management