Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson’s birth.

The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.

Mark Simpson caught up with John – also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

Headley Theatre Club was founded after the Festival Of Britain in 1952 and their latest production has been written by John Owen Smith to mark the 150th anniversary of local author Flora Thompson&rsquo;s birth.
The author of Lark Rise To Candleford lived and worked in Liphook and Grayshott, from the end of the 19th century.
Mark Simpson caught up with John &ndash; also known as Jo - as they were rehearsing at Headley Village Hall.

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