Chris Johnson
Chris became involved in Whitley Bay Theatre Company about five years ago in 2003 when he came along to manage the Technical Requirement for the production of Terry Pratchett's Weird Sisters - and he has not been able to leave ever since!
Chris joined the committee the same year and went on to direct the July 2004 production of "Are You Being Served" at The Playhouse in Whitley Bay. Later that year he was responsible for the Technical requirements for "Pardon Me Prime Minister" directed by Steve Robson.. July 2005 saw Chris play the role of Corporal Jones in "Dads Army" directed by Jeff Waites.
Chris became Chairman of the society in July of 2005 and set 
about changing the perception of the society and forging ahead making various changes and raising the profile of the society. He has had fantastic support form the rest of the Committee and members of the society and for that he is very thankful.
Chris had a busy time between from November 2005 to July 2006 as he directed three shows in a row - Blood Brothers, Trivial Pursuits and the first of the Fawlty Towers productions.
Chris went on to take a lead role in Alan Bennett's "RolePlay" in December 2006 starring along side Fiona Greenwood.
Following the huge success of Fawlty Towers Chris went on to Direct another selection of the hit BBC comedy "Fawlty Towers" and the team manage to break the record for the number of audience through the doors for a 3 night run of a play. Over 1500 people came along and shared the "Fawlty" experience on that occasion.
Playing the part of Clive in "See How They Run" and taking the lead part in "Run For Your Wife" was great fun - if not hard work! However Chris loves a challenge and was really pleased he took the plunge!
July 2008 saw Chris take up his role as Director again for the productions " Murdered To Death" and "!Rumours" in November of last year.
Currently in rehearsals for "Habeas Corpus" directed by Elizabeth Chris is really looking forward to this production as it is somewhat of a change of direction in the style that patrons have become used to.
Throughout the last 5 years Chris has also been involved with a group in Morpeth called "St Georges Community Players" in which he sits on the committee, stars on stage and also looks after all the set design and build for the group. Also until recently Chris was involved with the Morpeth Pantomime Society in Morpeth. Quite a busy chap when you think about it!