Always wondered who makes the GLOC cogs keep turning? Look no further – here’s the merry band of misfits who make up your GLOC committee.
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Chair: Jacqueline Cable
This is Jacqueline’s 5th year with GLOC and 4th year on committee, having previously undertaken the roles of Secretary, Production, Publicity and Social, during which time she has also performed in The Gondoliers, The Sorcerer, The Grand Duke, Trial by Jury, and The Yeomen of the Guard. When Jacqueline first joined GLOC in Jan 2020 the first thing anyone said to her was “do you like red wine?” and she knew she would fit right in! Jacqueline’s other passions include Scuba Diving in caverns, church, caves, and cats!
Treasurer: James Scowen
Having failed to get into Cabaret, James joined his university G&S society – a scorn-worthy second best for the young and foolish student (see photo). However, he had the time of his life, saw his error, and has been a participant and fan of theatre, musicals and light opera ever since. Loving both show business and show people, he is proud to be GLOC’s treasurer, preserving and growing this fine institution.
Secretary: Caroline Taunt
Caroline is heading into her third year with GLOC, having sung Bertha in the Grand Duke in 2023 and the role of the Counsel in Trial by Jury last Christmas. Her love of G&S stems from very silly university productions of HMS Pinafore and The Mikado.
When not doing battle with GLOC’s email system, Caroline leads running and walking tours, and helps run a Guide unit and a school PTA. She has three daughters who are very confused by G&S but are learning to love it!
Secretary: Pei Tan
Pei’s first experience performing G&S was back in 2022 when she joined the chorus in a wonderful production of The Sorcerer with GLOC. Since then, she has continued to embrace the joy of theatre and looks forward to continue sharing the stage with the multitude of super talented G&S enthusiasts in the company!
Production: Jordan Bryan
Coming soon…
Production: Jonathan Newman
Jono is a relative newcomer to both GLOC and G&S, having joined the former in time for 2024’s Yeoman of the Guard. He cut his teeth in a production of Pirates of Penzance with his sister’s G&S society five years previously and is relishing the responsibility of running a ship-shape production this year!
Publicity: Lizzie Martin
Lizzie stumbled into the topsy-turvy world of Gilbert and Sullivan in 2022, joining the University of York G&S society on a whim during her Masters year, despite not having sung since school – and was instantly hooked. She has been a member of GLOC since the 2023 winter show, and is thrilled to be handling publicity on the committee. When she’s not pulling silly faces and trying not to fudge the alto line, Lizzie should be working on her history PhD – but is more likely to be found squirrel-watching in the local woods.
Angels secretary: Lissy Fothergill
Lissy is a massive G&S enthusiast. She has been performing in the canon of operettas since she was 11 and has been watching them since she was three. Consequently, it is a great privilege for her to be on the committee of GLOC representing the Angels and Archangels, our chief sponsors. Outside her love of G&S, Lissy works as a Hospital Optometrist, loves going to the theatre, and tea and cake.