A moving tribute has been paid to a popular actress who spent 40 years treading the boards at Wigan Little Theatre
Wigan Little Theatre has paid tribute to “one of the best actresses ever” to grace its stage.
Members are mourning the death of Linda DonBavand, who was a versatile actress and played hugely varying roles in her 40 years at the theatre.
She was popular with everyone who worked at the theatre and with the many audience members who saw her perform.
Linda and her husband Tony lived and worked in Africa as a young married couple and even there Linda found a stage and drama company to enhance with her talent.
She provided plenty of laughs in the bar as she recounted tales of her adventures during her many years of acting.
She could play comedy and tragedy with the best and at the same time was a real mentor to anyone who was cast alongside her.
Wigan Little Theatre’s president Margaret Kinley said: “We’ve lost a very dear friend in Linda and our thoughts are with Tony and her lovely family.
"Over the years our love of theatre, especially WLT, has been the bedrock of many friendships and Linda is going to be sadly missed for the joy she brought to any production and to many of us personally.
"She has been the role model for a perfect cast member and committee member and her influence will stay, as well as our very happy memories of being in Linda’s company.”
Tickets for all productions at the theatre are available from the box office in person or by phoning 01942 242561 between 7.30pm and 9pm throughout productions or anytime online at www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk.