THE death has occurred of Ian Hornby, playwright and chairman of the Thelwall-based Bridgewater Players.
Mr Hornby had written more than 60 plays, was a drama adjudicator for the Greater Manchester Drama Federation, organiser of the Playwright’s Co-operative and founder of dying4dinner.co.uk, a company presenting murder mysteries at venues across the North West.
Andy Rushman, ticket secretary with the Bridgewater Players, said: “This has obviously come as a great shock to us all and our thoughts and sympathy go out to Alison and both their families.
“Ian has been such a major part of the Society and his enthusiasm and bad jokes will be sorely missed.”
The funeral will be held on Friday December 27 at 10.20 am at Walton Crematorium.
Death of local playwright
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