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.
13. leedsvpompey1986.jpg
Andy Ritchie celebrates scoring.
14. leedsv2pompey1986.jpg
Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.
15. leedsvshrew1986.jpg
A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.
16. leedsv1oldham1986.jpg
The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.