About the group and its members

Saint Monica's Players (SMP) is a North London based amateur dramatics group which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. The not-for-profit group produces a pantomime every January at the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green and a musical production in June at the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton. SMP have become well known for tackling different or challenging summer productions like Much Ado Ron Ron and Westside Story. The group is lucky enough to boast a young membership, with nearly 50 per cent males, both unusual in amateur theatre.

Past SMP members who have now enjoyed another stage include the BBC reporter Brian Hanrahan, who shot to fame with his coverage of the Falklands wars, and Jo Collins OBE, co-founder of Chicken Shed. A more recent past member, Charlie Finn, appeared alongside Dannii Minogue on the 2007 rendition of X Factor. Another recent member, 19 year-old Julian Perretta, has signed a record deal with Sony BMG and is currently touring with Mark Ronson.

Photos from our many social events, including our annual holiday, golf day and nights out to pubs and bars in the North London area can be found on theSMP Facebook group.

The committee

	Chairman: Warren McWilliams Warren has lead SMP for many years now, using his previous experience working for the BBC and current expertise producing the news for the TV channel Russia Today to drive the quality of SMP's shows up.
	Vice-Chairman: Luke Clow Luke is a tall rugby-playing guy who works in legal and can belt out musical numbers at a massive volume.
	Treasurer: Mike Benyon Mike keeps a lid on our expenses but also often musically directs SMP shows. He is also involved with website design and content.
	David Bowman Big haired Dave organises our annual holiday and regularly directs SMP's pantomimes. He is heavily involved with the British Scouting movement.
	Press office: Emma Taylor Emma has recently taking on the role of badgering the local press for coverage.
	Fay McWilliams Fay has a strong background in dance and regularly choreographs shows for SMP as a result. She is also in charge of SMP's three costume rooms.
	Ellie Ellie is the mother of our press officer and also takes charge in our costume rooms.
	Lisa Stamford Lisa helps with just about everything in SMP, especially the printing and promotional aspect of SMP.
	Secretary: Jan Hunt Jan keeps a tight grip on the minutes of our monthly committee meetings.
	Chris Wall Chris Wall, also known as Chunk, is responsible for the programme supplied at our shows. Chunk can also regularly be found on the stage acting or behind the drum set in the pit accompanying our shows.
	Rebecca Sims Rebecca has played top parts in many of our shows now and is putting her directorial hat on for the first time in Disco Inferno.
	Emil Larsen Emil Larsen has designed and maintains this website. He has performed in four SMP shows but is currently studying a Masters in Copenhagen.