THIS MONTH our superstar is Alan Brock, an on stage and off stage Wanneroo Repertory member for sixteen years……
Alan was first introduced to the stage at the age of 11 when he won a talent competition, doing impressions. He was then reluctantly dragged around the Working Men’s Clubs of London in a comedy act with his father. Since then he has been a member of several UK societies and says he has, “performed in more shows than I care to remember!”
Alan became a member of the Limelight Theatre in 2001 and has enjoyed playing an assortment of characters in some memorable shows. He cites his most rewarding character role as Mr Bennet in Pride and Prejudice.
After 69 years of being in and around theatre, and at the tender age of 80, he claims to have suffered a senior moment early last year when deciding to direct the musical ‘Blitz’. Although somewhat exhausting, he found that he really enjoyed working with such a great cast and supporting team and believed he delivered an enjoyable show.
“It has always been my philosophy that you get back what you put in” and with this in mind he has helped front of house for every show that he was able to throughout his membership. He tended the front garden of the theatre and was an active member of the Wednesday (later change to the Tuesday) Maintenance Club until a broken leg forced him to retire. Alan believes his reward has been meeting and working alongside like-minded members and forming some wonderful friendships.
Sadly Alan and partner Ros Guye will shortly moving to the East Coast to be near family. He will be greatly missed at the Limelight Theatre and by the many friends he has made. Alan too wishes everyone all the best and urges us to “keep those wonderful shows coming”.
Before he leaves Alan would like to share a little story he learned many years ago…
Once upon a time there were four members called, Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it and Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realised that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done….
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