We heard the sad news of Angela Dunham’s death early in the New Year. Although Angela was only directly involved in three Barn productions, she was the matriarch of a talented family whose contribution to the Barn has been significant. Daughter Amanda has directed and played for us; son Jon has appeared on our stage; sister-in-law Pat has often been involved in backstage teams; and granddaughter Hannah is a professional stand-up comedian. Mother Millie Thompson was a superb accompanist who played at Club Nights and similar events, and husband Peter was a singer who played leading roles in many Thalian productions.

Angela was a director of Thalian musicals and an accomplished soprano. She and Peter were the principals in the Elizabethan evenings at Hatfield House.

Peter and Angela were regular supporters of Barn productions and were well known to many of our members. We are sure Angela’s many friends at the Barn and in the Thalians will miss her. We offer our condolences to Mandy, Jon and Pat, and all friends and members of the family.