COLIN SMITH I am extremely sad to have to report to members that Colin Smith – an Honorary Life Member and was one of the very few of the existing members who were members when I joined PADOS 60 years ago. He no doubt joined because his dear wife – Sheila was a member (also an Hon Life Member and Past President of PADOS). He never actually faced an audience on stage but devoted considerable time to activity both in the workshop building scenery and props and then in the wings shifting flats and furniture. When the Society had its home at The Victoria Theatre he would be found in the Fly tower (50 feet above the stage) along with his jovial pals physically hoisting backcloths and flats even ‘Frenchmen’. (How many members know what they are these days?). * His final ‘hands on’ activity for PADOS was as House Manager for the productions staged at PADOS House – always immaculately formally dressed in dinner suit, starched white shirt, black bow tie and with a cheery welcome to our patrons. Some years ago his health deteriorated and resulted in a leg amputation which resulted in him having to hand over House Manager duties to David Belton. However, despite his poor health he continued to support Sheila especially during her term as Hon President and up to the time of her untimely passing. * A scenic flat which is flown into position, usually with French braces. Consists of a number of flats fixed together with battens.
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