Actress Kate Dyson, this year’s adjudicator, said she was a great champion of amateur theatre and spoke of its important contribution to the arts, bringing people together to share their laughter, tears, joys and grief. Burgess Hill Theatre Club, Southwick Players, Wick Theatre Company, Rottingdean Drama Society and Henfield Theatre Company all won awards on the night, with Wick Theatre Company claiming the big prize, best overall production, for Taking Sides.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.