In memory of the late Eve Cooper

A Concert for Eve:

Eve was a founder member of TADLOP right back at the beginning, in the very first Production Calamity Jane in 1972. Shropshire had never seen such shows and to go to the West End was just a dream, so it was decided to bring some of the West End to the people of Shropshire. The theatre was packed with coaches travelling in from far and wide to see the Operatic Players. In 1973 Eve played Aunt Ella in Oklahoma something that she was to become familiar with as she performed it again in 1983 and 1993. She played Anna in the King & I, Julie Jordan in Carousel and had amazing reviews when she played Bloody Mary in South Pacific in 1985. Eve was always encouraging new members to join and when she wasn't performing could be found directing, working on the committee, being President and doing the publicity. The last programme for Eve was Titanic — The Musical which won an award from NODA. Eve was always 100% TADLOP for music and occasionally went to the Belfrey Theatre to perform some plays. Eve also sang in concert with famous singers such as Edmund Hockridge and John Heddle Nash. The Eve Cooper award is now presented each year to the person who has provided an outstanding service to amateur theatre for TADLOP — This year's award goes to Nigel Whyles for all his hard work and dedication to the society.

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