ACT Hall of Fame

KAY LILLEY Kay Lilley started her amateur theatre career as an adult dancer in 1953 with Oldham Amateurs, and was also a dancer for Ashton during 1958 to 1973. She was also the choreographer for Ashton as well as Trinity Methodist, Heywood Operatic Society, New Mills and North Manchester during the years 1960 to 1988, then Lydgate Music and Drama Society from 1992 to 1995. She also did a 10yrs stint as director and choreographer for Saddleworth Musical Society. Recent years have been spent choreographing musicals at Millgate theatre in Delph, Guide Bridge Theatre and Kirkholt Society in Rochdale. Kay has received many nominations and awards for her work. She was one of the founder members of Congress Players and is now the President of the Society. She is passionate about what Congress stands for and supports the society in every way she can. She has been quoted in saying “I have had over 37 years of sheer joy and hell (but all worth it) with Congress Players”. She has been a director, choreographer, wardrobe mistress, raffle and programme seller, even painted scenery and swept the stage – however would not change a thing. She says, "When I reflect back and see how much money Congress Players have raised for local charities across the North West it makes me feel very proud".

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