Howard Jmes (Charles Lightoller) has been a member of WWOS since 1982 and has performed in many of their shows since that date. His last appearance was in Jesus Christ Superstar where he played 1st priest. Before that he was in the chorus as a gangster in Guys and Dolls. His favourite rolls to date include the title role in an updated version of The Mikado which was set in a car factory in Milton Keynes, the Tin Man (The Wizard of Oz), Mr Peachum (The Beggar’s Opera), Sir Evelyn Oakleigh (Anything Goes), Bill Sikes (Oliver!), Percy Snodgarass (Pickwick - twice) Drake (Annie), Alvin Patterson (Annie Warbucks - the sequel to Annie) and Richard D’Oyly Carte (Tarantara! Tarantara!). He is also an active member of the WWOS Olde Tyme Stagers and he appears in and directs plays for Theatre 62. Howard is thrilled to be reprising his role as Charles Lightoller, the 2nd Officer, and hopes to steer a steady course throughout the show.