NICOLA CALVER

LAODS Chairman

Nicola is a veteran LAODS member, having performed consecutively in 21 years of shows - once whilst she was actually giving birth to her son! (pre-filmed Munchkinland Sun in Wizard of Oz) .  She has served on the committee for more than 14 years, taking on the role of Production Manager for almost all of the last 11 years' main productions.  Costume and prop design are her most favourite areas of responsibility, as well as working with her best friends to pull together marvellous shows.  The Christmas Show is also a labour of love, and she is proud to take a different role in being an assistant to those who make this annual event so musically beautiful and entertaining.  Nicci is proud to head up this fantastic LAODS team and to continue to help Musical Theatre thrive within this amazing city.

ANDREW COOPER

LAODS Treasurer

Andrew has recently caught the bug for musical theatre and performance having ventured onto the stage for the first in his life only last year in 2022 performing at the Cathedral in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and subsequently performed in the new somewhat iconic LAODS Christmas show in 2022. He is looking forward to continuing his development on stage by continuing to work closely with super talented peers and friends within the LOADs family and within the wider local AMDRAM scene.

Andrew works as a Commercial Manager within a UK leading multinational and is enjoying working locally again on a flag ship scheme. He is more than capable and equipped to be taking on the role of Treasure within the LAODS Committee, and we look forward to his continued input into the LAODS future vision and continuing to help deliver “West End Quality” productions.

SIMON CALVER

Committee Member -  MD for Christmas Concert

During term time, Simon can normally be found teaching GCSE and A Level maths. His students have got used to him tap dancing at the front of the class whilst they work. They also know when it is getting close to the main show as he tends to run his lines whilst on duty walking around the school’s refectory. Simon's love of a capella music has found an outlet in the LAODS Christmas Concert and he has enjoyed observing the growing confidence of the society members when singing in harmony. Simon also helps to promote LAODS and its shows as well as helping to create the audio for the interval films.

RIK HARDENBERG

Committee Member - Building Maintenance

Rik first joined the LAODS family back in 1995 for the production Annie Get your Gun. Since then he has had the opportunity to perform in various shows; from the highly energetic 42nd St, including part of the LAODS touring chorus to Yeovil Octagon Theatre, to the craziness of Spamalot. He also enjoyed confusing a lot of people during LAODS production of La Cage Aux Folles. Outside of LAODS, Rik has pursued a variety of career opportunities, including working professionally backstage. This experience allows Rik to advise on technical elements and to ensure a smooth transition into the theatre. Rik enjoys the challenge and camaraderie that putting on a major show each year, as well as the close harmony Christmas concert, brings to the society. You’ll always find him willing to lend a hand and striving to hit those high notes, literally!

STACEY CARR

Committee Member - Socials & Fundraising

Stacey is an avid fan of musical theatre, having grown up studying dance and drama and being surrounded by a theatrical family; and continues to direct, produce and choreograph local productions. Stacey joined the LAODS family in 2022 and hasn’t looked back since!

KATHERINE TREVOR

Committee Member -  Ancillary Productions

Katherine has been a member of LAODS since 2015. After calling the cue for the run of Guys and Dolls she was blown away by the talent in the society and knew this was where she wanted to stay and perform as an amateur. She has performed in every Christmas show since then and had roles in Spamalot, The Producers and All Shook Up, and small principal roles as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, Rapunzel in Into the Woods and a Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors. She loves being part of a society which prides themselves in the quality of their productions and always strives to be the best they can be. She hopes to continue to perform as long as her, now slightly aging, body will let her.