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David (Dave) Atkins
Dave joined the society in 1998 making his debut on stage in “Kiss Me Kate”. He is a talented musician, playing the recorder and encouraging the children at his school, until he retired from his teaching position at Cloudside Junior School back in 2005. He spends his days either taking his dog for a walk or doing supply work at various primary schools in the area. |
personaldetails
| Born in: |
Long Eaton |
| Grew up in: |
Long Eaton |
| Star sign: |
Aquarius |
| Hobbies: |
Cycling, walking and fly fishing along with an interest in music, playing and listening to... |
| Favourite Music: |
Heavy rock and classical music |
| Most wanted to play: |
Fagin in “Oliver” which I portrayed whilst singing two songs from the show in an EMS concert in 2004 |
| First job: |
This takes me back; I was an order boy at the Co-op Arcade in Long Eaton |
| First ever record: |
“That’s What Love Will Do” by Joe Brown and the Bruvvers... a classic of its day |
| Favourite film: |
Any Sci-Fi film |
| Interesting story: |
Talking to Rick Wakeman backstage at Leeds University “Rag Ball” about his move from the “Strawbs” to “Yes” |
| Performances: |
| Year |
Show |
Part(s) Played |
| 2006 |
End of The Pier Show |
Compere |
| 2006 |
The King and I |
King |
| 2005 |
Singin' In The Rain |
R F Simpson |
| 2004 |
Sweet Charity |
Herman |
| 2003 |
Mame |
Mr Babcock |
| 2003 |
South Pacific |
Professor |
| 2002 |
The Pirates of Penzance |
Sam |
| 2002 |
Brigadoon |
Mr Murdock |
| 2001 |
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers |
Suitor |
| 2001 |
Guys and Dolls |
Nathan Detroit |
| 2000 |
Me and My Girl |
Porchester |
| 2000 |
The Merry Widow |
Kromov |
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