Directing Hello Dolly! is a challenge that James would happily face on a regular basis, being one of his favourite musicals.

Having first directed 'Dolly' in his local area - that production run extended to the Kings Theatre Edinburgh, the Pavillion in Glasgow and the Civic Theatre in Motherwell - he has also performed the roles of both 'Horace' and 'Cornelius',... not at the same time, of course!

Directing for the theatre for more years than he would readily admit, James has worked through many an American musical; the straight dramas, the operettas,... even the occasional grand opera.

James continues to manage 'the bug' of returning to the stage: - having already achieved his dream roles, playing 'Arthur' in Camelot and 'Don Quixote' in Man of La Mancha he is now focusing on the role of Director - "...more of a challenge". Nevertheless, he did return to the stage after all (and after a 10 year gap) to play 'Jack Point' with East Kilbride Gilbert and Sullivan Society in 2009.

All in all, "a well rounded player, director, choreographer and singer,... not much to go on".

David is a past member of EKLOC, appearing in The Desert Song and Kiss Me Kate (1989/90). After seventeen years as musical director for societies in Lanarkshire and Glasgow, David is delighted to return to EKLOC to follow in the footsteps of his former music teachers, Sam and Cameron. With over sixty five productions under his belt, David has enjoyed musicals ranging from Die Fledermaus to Chess and Jesus Christ Superstar to Mack and Mabel.

Over twenty one years as a Church Organist and Choir Master, David's musical experience has included; guest conducting, accompanying singers and instrumentalists for RSAMD exams, appearing on STV and recording music for Abbey National in Abbey Road Studios, London.

Whilst happy to make music in Scotland, David has also toured Denmark with Return to the Forbidden Planet, in addition to playing piano in Oregon and Chicago in his 'single days'.

Rita Jane is a professional exercise and dance teacher. She started off performing in shows and progressing into choreography and has been involved in musical theatre in the the west of Scoltland for the past twenty years.

Recently, Rita Jane has been involved in producing light entertainment shows raising money for various charities.

Hello Dolly! will be Rita Jane's seventh show with EKLOC and she says that it has always been a pleasure working with the cast and club members.