Karen Todd

My name is Karen Todd & I have been in Valhalla from the very beginning over 21 years ago. On the very first tour the character I played was dressed up as a monk, jumping out at the old priory after a ghostly tale had been told of the history of the site.

Since doing that initial tour we expanded into a larger & enthusiastic drama group, covering all manner of acting and interpretive performances.

We’re made up of people from all walks of life and we have cultivated a great family atmosphere. Valhalla is full of fun when together a great group to grow with.

Tricia Campbell

Hello, Im Tricia. I have dipped in and out of Valhalla for many years. My mother and step father are members also so the group has very much been part of my upbringing!

I lived in England for 12 years but since being home I have throughly enjoyed the experiences Valhalla has offered me - lots of fun activities on Tuesday evenings, being involved in ‘A Letter Home’, doing short scenes on stage at the Sea Bangor events, Murder Mysteries and helping to organise a festival on Scrabo Hill!

I am looking forward to being involved in our latest venture - filming short pieces to bring theatre to peoples homes! Covid has certainly encouraged us all to think about new ways to express ourselves! A challenge of which I get plenty of enjoyment from.

I have recently become a new mummy - a little lockdown baby, so no doubt Gus will be taking on some roles soon enough!

Andrew Davidson

Maggie Colmer

Hello, I’m Maggie. I have been retired for 18 years and for many of those years I have been involved with Valhalla Street Theatre!

I love being around people - I am also in a choir and a walking group. I also really enjoy travelling.

Throughout my time with Valhalla I have enjoyed many roles - murder mysteries, Halloween ghost tours and plays. I thoroughly enjoyed playing Mrs Keys in ‘Titanic and the Men of Steel’. I was also cast in ‘18 Miles to Freedom’.

I am looking forward to being with the group and meeting in the hall again.

Pauline Campbell

'Please come and help us, someone is sick and we are one person down', they said, so I reluctantly donned a wig and learnt a few lines to help out. 

Now Secretary, I've been part of Valhalla for a very long time, and enjoyed every minute... well almost. The few moments before going on stage or performing to the public, I'm usually so nervous I swear never again! ...but then adrenalin kicks in and the fun starts.

The variety of roles and parts to play always gives us something to work towards; from ladies of the gentry, to ladies of the night, maids, smugglers, murderers and the occasional medieval lady-in-waiting. I've had many roles to play but I've also enjoyed contributing to writing plays and sketches, assisting with costumes and arranging team building events. In this grown up world, Valhalla gives me an opportunity to play... and we all need to do that more often.

Laura Dunn

I'm Laura and I am an English and Drama teacher.

I joined Valhalla around 2013/14, having been on one of the walking tours. It combined two of the things I enjoy the most - history and drama.

Since joining Valhalla I have been involved in a huge variety of roles: from being famous characters on historical walking tours; a ghost bride at Hallowe'en; multiple murder suspects in our hilarious murder mysteries and finally being involved in our two most recent plays.

I love the historical walking tours and murder mysteries best as I enjoy the direct interaction with our audiences and enjoy the ad libbing side of things to really get the banter going!

I'm really looking forward to seeing what the future brings for us in Valhalla and can't wait to get involved with the short films we are making. Definitely a first for me!

Gloria Curry

Hello my Name is Gloria Curry I live in Ballywalter. 

I’ve always loved theatre and enjoyed acting, in fact I met my husband on stage while I was in Belvoir players. I played a good time girl while he played a monk in a production called ‘The Chastitute’ by JB Keene. 

I’ve been in Valhalla Street theatre 20 years. Over the years I’ve taken part in lots of street theatre which I’ve enjoyed. I’ve also taken part in Valhalla stage productions such as ‘Titanic and the Men of Steel’ were I played Mrs Ismay and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 

Also ‘A Letter Home’ were I played posh Ruby McKittrick. 

I then played the shop keeper in ‘A Welcome Home’.   

I’ve loved taking part in both the stage productions and street theatre.

I’ve enjoyed the camaraderie, the outings, quizzes, Christmas dinners, not to mention the hotel breaks!

I work for Praxis mental health and learning disability. I’ve found Valhalla a welcome distraction, a place to relax among friends. 

Chris Curry

Mark Bowman

My name is Mark Bowman. I joined Valhalla 3 years ago taking the role of Police Inspector in their original production of ‘A Welcome Home’. Valhalla was such a welcoming and fun group that I remained and continue to enjoy their friendship and professionalism.

I first entered the world of performing arts as a singer, having trained at The Ulster College of Music under Judith Sheridan. My first production was ‘Pirates of Penzance’ with the Belfast Operatic Company. I later sang with The Belfast Philharmonic Chorus and in a number of productions with Opera Northern Ireland.

I first came to acting as ‘The Singer’ in Roma Tumulty’s ‘Mischief and Madness, an Evening with Jonathan Swift’.

In more recent years I have been involved with many productions at The Web Theatre, Newtownards including, RC Sherriff’s Journeys End, Sam Cree’s comedy plays and also Panto.

Currently, I am involved with The Heritage Theatre Project, including a production of Lennox Robinsons ‘Drama At Inish’

Music has always played an important part in my life and I am a regular soloist in churches and with choirs. I recently helped form and now enjoy conducting The Decorum Choir.

During our recent lockdown I have been involved with an on-line Shakespeare Project.

I thoroughly enjoy Valhalla Street Theatre, with its historical, locally themed, original productions.

Lisa Morrow

My name is Lisa Morrow and I went back to drama in about 2010 when I joined Bangor Drama Club and was in a few productions including Christmas Carol, Animal Farm and Pygmalion. I then joined Helensbay Players then 2nd Skin Theatre Company. I have had played many different roles including Panto, Sam Cree and was part of the Terra Nova production of Midsummer's Night Dream. I also played Grace Neill in Donaghadee Parish Church Tour and took part in a Comedy Sketch Club for Mental Health. I joined Valhalla recently to help with the Heritage Filming for Heritage Stories. I enjoy drama and hope to take part in more productions in the future.

Bill Turner

My name is Bill Turner and I'm 67 years young. Since retiring from my main occupation some 15 odd years ago I started treading the boards initially in Musical Theatre with Bangor Operatic Society becoming their Chairman and performing both principle and chorus with them and other musical societies. Moving on I have retrained as an actor obtaining qualifications with LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). I have appeared in many plays with 2nd Skin Theatre Company and also played Alfred Hitchcock with Accidental Theatre. Up until the pandemic I was in my 9th season as Pantomime Dame. If you didn't blink and miss me you may have spotted me in various TV and Film roles e. g. The Fall, The Truth Commissioner, The Bishop and the Beggar, (winner of the Jamaican Film Festival), Mother's Day and stand in for John Henshaw (The Keeper). Recently I played Egeus in A Midsummer Night's Dream which brought me into contact with my chums at Valhalla Street Theatre. Sure ya couldn't bate it wi' a big stick! As the saying goes.

Tracey Bell

I am a new member to Valhalla. I have loved acting/ drama since I was very young. I have been involved with other theatres over the years and have played leading roles in a few plays along with many supporting roles.

I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Landmark Heritage Plays with Valhalla.

The group are so friendly and welcoming and I look forward to taking part in Valhalla's new adventures in the future.