Run entirely by volunteers, the EAT currently has a Management Committee who take overall responsibility for delivering an entertaining season of productions and for providing a safe and welcoming environment for anybody who visits the theatre. The current team are in their roles on an Interim basis. The EAT has been awarded Charity status April 2026) and is required to have a Board of Trustees. Initially, the Trustees are Lindsay Dale, Rachel de Silva, Helen Macdonald, Sue Sewell and Penny Walshe. At the next AGM (August 2026), they will stand down and have the opportunity to seek re-election, along with any other theatre members who would like to put themselves forward. If you would like to find out more about the role of the Trustees, or any other aspect of helping with the running of the theatre, please contact us at edwardaldertontheatre@gmail.com to find out more. Or contact any of the Interim Committee if you would be interested in finding out about their specific responsibilities. We are all open to feedback and input from the Theatre’s members and supporters.
Interim Management Committee Rachel de Silva – Production Manager Responsible for putting together the EAT season of plays, including finding plays and directors, obtaining performance licences, scheduling the season, supporting directors, developing new directors, setting production budgets and quality control of productions. Contact Rachel at productions@edwardalderton.org
Lindsay Dale – Production Support Manager & Theatre Chair Responsible for all things behind the scenes of a production: lighting, sound, sets, props and costumes, ensuring all practical and technical support is given to directors and that theatre equipment relating to putting on productions is safe and appropriate. Contact Lindsay at support@edwardalderton.org
Penny Walshe – Communications and Marketing Manager Responsible for all communication to members, the public and the media, marketing our plays widely to maximise audiences, ticketing, membership, website, social media and all printed collateral. Contact Penny at marketing@edwardalderton.org
Deanna Faria – Bar and Front of House Manager Responsible for all aspects of offering bar service for productions and social events. Co-ordinate FOH support for productions. Licence holder for the theatre. Contact Deanna at bar@edwardalderton.org
Vacancy – Building and Projects Manager Responsible for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the premises, co-ordination of any major projects associated with the building, liaison with contractors and others. The postholder needs to be local to the theatre and have the time available to meet with contractors etc. during the day, an understanding of buildings and the ability to identify issues, plan and co-ordinate appropriate action. If you would be interested in finding out more about the role, contact Lindsay Dale at edwardaldertontheatre@gmail.com
The Management Committee is supported by other theatre members, in the following roles: Secretary – Sue Sewell (secretary@edwardalderton.org)Treasurer – Maureen HardwenMembership - Viv Stapleton As the EAT’s purpose is to schedule and deliver a programme of productions that will be popular with our audiences and encourage new people to visit the theatre, we have a team of people who work alongside Rachel, our Production Manager, to select plays, secure performance rights and support directors throughout the rehearsal process. This team is made up of members of the theatre with experience in acting and/or directing. If you would be interested in getting involved, contact Rachel at productions@edwardalderton.org
