CAROLANNE CONNOLLY Visiting other society productions can be very rewarding for a myriad reasons. One gets to see emerging talent, consummate performances from superb actors, new plays, old plays and yes, some plays that should never have seen the light of day, let alone be lit up on stage. One visitor to very many societies, and beyond, in the north-west is to be inducted into the ACT Hall of Fame. A superb actor, a superb director, a wonderful advocate for the world of theatre, this recipient embraces all these qualities in abundance. I have seen the very first directorial production, "Stepping Out", with a largely inexperienced cast, being brought to vivid life on stage. I have seen chips cooked to order in Willy Russell's "Shirley Valentine", with this menu being served from Cheshire to Cumbria. She has played a Vicar's wife in "Entertaining Angels", written "Love Letters" over the years to a childhood friend, as well as plays and musicals directed over the many years I have known her. I am sure that there is no society in East Lancashire that has not had her in the audience to witness the plays and musical being performed on stage. And that is not all. When not actively involved in a production, she can be seen selling programmes or raffle tickets for the societies to which she belongs. Ladies and Gentleman, ACT is delighted to induct into the Hall of Fame, Carolanne Connolly.
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