The Mal Wragg Award
Each year, HHTC honours our former producer, director and friend Marilyn “Mal” Wragg with The Mal Wragg Award, recognising dedication to our company.
A founder of Handsworth Operatic Society, Mal was central to its merger with Hallam Operatic Society, creating HHTC. She directed until her passing in 2006, working tirelessly on every aspect of productions alongside her husband Pete.
Affectionately known as “Auntie Mal”, she encouraged children and teenagers to discover theatre, many of whom still perform, direct and support HHTC today. Her passion, generosity and spirit remain at the heart of the company and its legacy.
"She was a friend and mentor and introduced me to this fantastic world of theatre providing me with some of the most amazing opportunities a girl could wish for."
"The Theatre Company was her passion, her life, her family, her world."
Previous Winners
2008 Geoff & Jean Walker
2009 Steve Mather
2010 Ian Walker & Claire Harriot
2011 Louise Walker
2012 Gloria Abbott
2013 Debbie Mather
2014 Mark Smith
2015 Scott Walker
2016 Hansel D’Roza
2017 Dave Parkin
2018 Sue Twigg
2019 Ann Radcliffe
2020 Non due to Covid 19
2021 Robert Taylor
2022 Jill Heppeler
2023 Alison Stansall - posthumous
2024 No Award
2025 Annie & Pete Lane