Suranne Jones Instagram – Today I accepted the role of President 🎭@sheringhamlittletheatre and our company @teamakersprod will be patrons here too🎭 Suranne, who is a frequent visitor to both the area and the theatre, said: When we first visited the area I was excited to see Sheringham still had The Little Theatre and it wasn’t long before we started coming along. Theatre in rural areas is so important, not only for audiences to see shows they may not be able to easily access, but also for young people who may not have an outlet for their creativity. My early years in theatre gave me not only discipline, but a real sense of belonging. It taught me the importance of sharing stories, understanding different experiences and points of view, it sparked conversation and developed social skills. It allowed me to see there was a way to express myself in a way I felt comfortable, which wasn’t overly reliant on academic skills. My parents gave me a tremendous gift by sending me to places like the Oldham Theatre Workshop, The Oldham Coliseum, The Grange Art Centre and The Lyceum. All those places were integral to me becoming a successful actress in both theatre and television. I hope my presidency will not only raise awareness for the SLT, but small theatres and arts centres across the country. They’re an important part of the community for so many reasons and shouldn’t be undervalued. Now more than ever we should support The Arts. 🎭