Valerie Clarke
Member from 1976 to present
Bio
I first joined Players in 1976 for two productions, but came back in 1997. My special memories of Players include, having both my sons on stage in The Forsyte Saga, being the wicked witch in The Wizard of Oz and watching It Runs in the Family, which I directed. I love to direct but during the performances usually sit worrying at the back of the hall, but in this production I sat laughing heartily with everyone else! I so enjoy being a member of Players. We never forget why we are there – to entertain, enjoy the performances - and the after show party!
Appearances as cast
Valerie has appeared in these productions.
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Wind in the Willows | Barge woman |
| 2019 | Man of the Moment | Trudy |
| 2018 | It's Behind You! | Cast member |
| 2016 | Lettice and Lovage | Visitors to Fustian House |
| 2015 | Mad Bess | Dagnall |
| 2014 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Mrs Van Daan |
| 2013 | Trivial Pursuits | Joyce |
| 2011 | Mystery at Greenfingers | Miss Tracey |
| 2010 | Cranford | Miss Matilda Jenkyns |
| 2009 | Miss Kitty (part 3) | Player |
| 2009 | Miss Kitty (part 2) | Player |
| 2009 | Miss Kitty (part 1) | Player |
| 2009 | It's Not the Same | Joy |
| 2008 | Diana & Sidney | Diana |
| 2008 | Seventy Five Glorious Years | Player |
| 2008 | Going Home | Mrs. Semple |
| 2007 | Resting Place | Old Woman |
| 2007 | Day of Reckoning | Gloria Pitt (Honorary Secretary) |
| 2006 | Breath of Spring | Miss Nanette Parry (Nan) |
| 2006 | Visitor from Mamaroneck | Karen Nash |
| 2005 | Pack Of Lies | Barabara Jackson |
| 2004 | The Dancing Years | Lilli |
| 2003 | Happy Families | Dot |
| 2002 | Season's Greetings | Belinda, his wife |
| 2001 | Murdered to Death | Margaret Craddock |
| 1999 | Steel Magnolias | M'Lynn |
| 1998 | Man Alive | Oakshot |
| 1998 | The Wizard Of Oz | The Wicked Witch of the West |
| 1997 | Wild Goose Chase | Ada |
| 1979 | When We Are Married | Lottie Grady |
Behind the scenes
Valerie has worked behind the scenes of these productions.
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Haywire | Director |
| 2023 | Thriller of the Year | Director |
| 2019 | The Perfect Murder | Director |
| 2018 | It's Behind You! | Director |
| 2017 | Enchanted April | Director |
| 2016 | Love Bites | Director |
| 2015 | Prescription for Murder | Director |
| 2014 | The Odd Couple (female version) | Director |
| 2012 | Bedroom Farce | Director |
| 2012 | Before the Party | Director |
| 2011 | At the Sign of The Crippled Harlequin | Director |
| 2009 | Deckchairs 1 | Director |
| 2009 | Jane Eyre | Director |
| 2008 | Din Dins | Director |
| 2007 | Resting Place | Director |
| 2007 | George's Room | Director |
| 2007 | Proscenophobia | Director |
| 2006 | After September | Director |
| 2005 | Murder By Misadventure | Director |
| 2004 | Hobson's Choice | Director |
| 2003 | The Odd Couple | Director |
| 2002 | Rebecca | Director |
| 2001 | It Runs In The Family | Director |
| 1998 | Forsyte Saga | Director |