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The Picnic in Park
This was the ninth annual Picnic in the Park event with over 3,500 people attending. It also coincided with part of the weekend when the nation celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Best Seats In The House!
On Wednesday 15th May, a thank you afternoon tea was organised for representatives of the groups and individuals who sponsored the major project of converting what was originally an outside male public toilet, built as part of the original Theatre construction, into an indoor female toilet for the exclusive use of Theatre patrons.
Spring Walking Festival
Our FOST walking team will be guiding 3 walks themed ‘For the love of theatre’ to show different aspects of the lives of theatres.
The Exchange Walks 2023
On the 9th of October in brilliant sunshine, FOST volunteers Heather and Jacqui guided two walks as part of the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival with the help of Sarah, Sammantha, Doreen and Chris. One group started from Sandown Pier and the other from Shanklin Theatre and they met en route.
Patrons and Corporate Members' Evening 2023
This biennial evening was attended by over 50 Patrons and Corporate sponsors. The evening started downstairs with a preshow buffet prepared and served by our volunteer catering team. The bar was open and raffle tickets were on sale.
Shanklin Theatre Volunteer Fair 2023
Shanklin Theatre is run almost entirely by volunteers. Have you got what it takes to help keep this wonderful Theatre going?
