Andrew joined Frome Amateur Operatic Society in 1971 and remained a central figure for 43 years, performing a wide range of leading roles across major productions, from The King and I and Guys and Dolls to Sweeney Todd and The Full Monty. He also directed 12 productions, winning two Best Director awards, and played a key leadership role as Business Manager and later Chairman.

He is particularly recognised for founding the society’s youth section, Spellbound, in 1989, now a vital part of the company. 

Andrew performed with several regional societies and continues to appear on stage, with standout roles including The Producers and My Fair Lady, the latter earning him a Rose Bowl Award for Best Supporting Actor.

He has also contributed widely to theatre leadership, serving as Chair of BLOC Productions and on boards including the Merlin Theatre and Warminster Athenaeum.

Andrew’s long and distinguished contribution to musical theatre has been recognised with the prestigious NODA 50 Year Gold Medal.

Danielle’s love of theatre began at the age of five, with early roles including Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the French Maid in The Boy Friend.

After college, she performed locally before joining an amateur dramatic group in Bridgwater, taking on roles such as Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Eva Perón in Evita, and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.

Her favourite role so far is Kate Monster in Avenue Q, though she hopes to add many more to the list. Theatre and music remain a big part of her life, both on stage and behind the scenes.