Welcome to the latest edition of Stage Write. It’s certainly been a hectic few months for the Friends and the Theatre.
The Friends Promotion Officer, Jacqui Robertson, has decided to stand down from the end of this year. Jacqui has developed the role to be one of the highest profile roles in the Theatre. She will be a very hard act to follow, and I would like to extend my personal thanks to Jacqui for her significant contribution to the development of the Friends during her period in office.
The Patrons evening took place on October 15 and was a great success, with an interview on stage of the High Sheriff, Jacqueline Gazzard, followed by entertainment by Hanna Nixon. The evening was rounded off with a sumptuous buffet prepared and served by our excellent Catering Team.
The Friends continue to make a significant financial contribution to the upkeep and development of the Theatre. The latest projects included the purchase of replacement headsets for the Front of House team amounting to about £3,200, and replacement PCs, laptops and associated hardware at a cost of about £4,500. This brings the Friends total contribution over the last 18 months to over £37,000.
We have some excellent shows lined up as part of our Autumn/Winter schedule, including The Crooners Christmas Special, Talon, Coldplace and, of course the annual pantomime by Spotlight which, this year, is Dick Whittington.
Remember also, our monthly Theatre Tours, including our Family Experience tours that include content specifically designed for young people. Paul
Cilla’s century
1926 was a special year…A A Milne’s story ‘Winnie the Pooh’ was published; this country’s first General Strike was called; and Queen Elizabeth II, Marilyn Monroe, and Priscilla Mary Morris were born.
Friends, volunteers and theatregoers know Priscilla better as Cilla, and – as she prepares to celebrate her centenary on January 28 – she is still a VERY active volunteer!
She’s danced to Glenn Miller, and lived through so many iconic events there isn’t space to list them here.
Cilla worked at Saunders Roe from the age of 14. The company, best known for its flying boats, was based in East Cowes before it evacuated to Salisbury, which was a good move because that’s where she met her husband.
Later, she worked in the office of a comprehensive school for 800 boys in London for 20 years, and went on occasional school trips, too.
Cilla, who has a son aged 75, came back to the Island in 2003. She has been a theatre volunteer for 16 years and still enjoys every minute.
She is most often seen at shows, operating as one of the ushers, but also does more than her share of behind-the-scenes work; including putting copies of StageWrite in envelopes to be posted out.
Times have changed, of course. She remembers volunteers had to pitch in and help in the kitchen and with all the cleaning. But through it all, one key element makes her eyes light up: ‘The best thing is that I have met so many lovely people over the years.’
Why does she do it?
Her answer: ‘I enjoy it, and it helps to keep me young!’
The Theatre’s Managing Director, David Kast, sent this message:
This January, we’ll be marking a very special occasion at Shanklin Theatre as our long-standing volunteer, Cilla Morris, celebrates her 100th birthday.
Cilla has been part of the Theatre for many years, joining us in 2010 at the time we saved the Theatre from closure, and she continues to volunteer with us: a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication and energy.
She’s a familiar and valued member of our team, and her contribution over the years has helped shape the welcoming atmosphere we’re proud of today.
Everyone at Shanklin Theatre sends Cilla our warmest congratulations and best wishes for her forthcoming birthday celebrations.
David
Soggy Christmas decs? No problem.
Thanks to Jane Robert and Jacqui Robertson, the Friends have a tree on display as part of the popular Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival this year (that’s Jane on our front page). But they had to deal with an unexpected problem first, as Jane explains.
‘I think this will be the fifth year that we have entered the Christmas tree festival.
‘All the decorations have been made by us and represent the Theatre in some way.
‘We had to redo some of the decorations because one year the venue was so cold and damp that the salt dough comedy/tragedy masks completely disintegrated, even though they were painted silver and gold and varnished to seal them!
‘We have now redone some out of plastic (also painted silver and gold) so it can’t happen again.’
Jane The festival runs from December 4 to 7, but you can see the Friends tree at Isle of Wight Pearl every day in December.
Best foot forward
Jacqui Robertson once again planned and hosted walks as part of the Island’s popular Walking Festival in October, to raise funds for the Theatre. With a little help from her Friends, she clocked up around 20 miles and raised an impressive £125 in donations.
‘Sixteen walkers joined us for a challenging nine mile walk from Shanklin to Ventnor via the Downs and back via the Coastal path as part of the Autumn Walking Festival.
‘The weather was perfect for walking, and we enjoyed panoramic views of the Bay and around the Island. We met National Trust people who were preparing to gather in the feral goats roaming in Littleton Down near St Boniface Down. We stopped at the Theatre for well-deserved refreshments and the Theatre history video. Many thanks to Anne and Neil for waiting for us and providing teas, coffees and biscuits, and the walkers who donated generously.
‘After a chilly start, our second walk, Pier to Pier, took us to Ryde Pier and the Seaview Pier apron. It was low tide so the walkers could see the extent of the sandy beach.
‘We stopped for a rest in the secluded Priory Bay and returned via countryside lanes.
‘Our ten-mile trek coincided with the Bus Museum open day, and we saw many vintage buses passing by with cheering passengers.
‘We had 14 walkers accompanied by four legged companions Lilly, Nutmeg, Jasper and Rosie.
‘Many thanks to Heather, Chris, Gwyn and Jane for accompanying the walkers, who donated generously.’
Jacqui
Tony’s Top Ten!
We turned the spotlight onto the theatre’s Front of House Manager, Tony Needham, strapped him in a chair and gave him a grilling…
1. What’s your role at Shanklin Theatre?
Front of House Manager. I am also a volunteer Theatre Tour Guide.
2. How long have you been doing it?
I’ve been a volunteer for over four years with the Front of House team. I was a volunteer duty manager three years before becoming Front of House Manager in May, when the Theatre created the paid role. Been doing tours since they began a few years ago.
3. What do you love the most about it?
Working with the volunteer team! Front of House team has 70 volunteers.
Love that I can use my many years of retail management experience to help the theatre to more success.
Amazing venue to work in! Love sharing my passion and knowledge of the theatre on the tours.
What makes it tough?
Working with the volunteer team! Ha ha! Found it very different, managing volunteers. Tough when you get let down, and it can be a challenge to cover all shows when there is lots in a week. Some of our customers can be quite challenging as well!
But, having run a million pound a week supermarket as a duty manager, it’s a dream working here.
4. What were you doing before?
Worked in retail all my working life: 40 years as a retail manager.
Semi-retired when I moved back to the Island seven years ago; until I started volunteering at the theatre.
5. What do you get up to in your free time?
I’m a Portsmouth FC season ticket holder, and I watch a lot of football on TV. As an ex-DJ, I also love music, and I can waste hours playing music! Enjoy walking round our lovely Island, too.
6. What’s your favourite place on the Island and why?
Shanklin Theatre is my happy place (many memories from childhood to now).
Love Sandown Bay, too. Walking it, sitting on the beach, and the view from Culver over the bay is a favourite. What an amazing place to live.
8. If you won the Lottery, what would you spend it on?
As a shopaholic it probably wouldn’t last long!
I would be sat in a private box in the Tony Needham Stand at Fratton Park. Would love a home with a sea view, and I’d make sure my kids were homeowners.
9. Where were you born and raised and what’s your favourite childhood memory?
I was born in Fulham and moved to the Island aged two.
Favourite memories: Summer holidays and the freedom I had on the Island; Shanklin Theatre - spent so much time there as a kid (My Mum and Dad were into amateur dramatics, rehearsals, building sets and shows), it was a big part of my childhood. They would spend ages looking for me before they could go home! Ha ha! I know what’s behind every door, ideal for doing tours.
10. You’ve got one wish: what will you wish for?
A cure for all cancers. It would also be nice to eat and not put on weight on!
A big round of applause for Tony, for ‘volunteering’ to be our first victim!
Coffee, Cake and art, and books, and jigsaws…
Culture was an added ingredient at the Coffee Cake and Chat in October, thanks to Island artist, Jeremy Gully; then last month, books and jigsaws took centre stage.
Jeremy’s appearance was so inspiring that several people signed up for his new art class at the Theatre, which had its first sessions last month. He generously donated the first four classes’ subscriptions to the theatre, too. He gave a fascinating talk about his varied life, and his beautiful works of art – some of which were on display.
Here’s Jeremy, in his own words:
‘I was born in 1955 on the Isle of Wight. I studied at Kingston Poly, gaining a BA hons in fine art sculpture in 1978. This was followed by a Southern Arts Council Bursary to set up a studio in St Helens, on the Island.
‘But my own doubts about the value of my work lead me to divert into commercial fishing for five years, followed by a short spell crayfish farming. This was followed by 25 years in the commercial property industry.
‘However once the children were born, I really wanted to paint them. Art was back in my life! Since then, my work has been almost entirely figurative.’
Jeremy designed and built the houseboat he now lives in at Bembridge and you can see his work on display at jeremygully.co.uk
On the first day of November, the coffee, cake and bargain hunters were out in force for the popular Books and Jigsaws fundraising sale, which also attracted some special guests.
Beautifully dressed members of the Vectis 40s Vintage group turned out to support the Friends. It was all part of their mission to provide visible support to Island good causes, and they were made very welcome, too.
There was the usual good turnout for the books and jigsaw sales, generously donated by members of the Friends and volunteers, and outdone only by the queue for the tombola.
Members of the Vectis 40s Vintage group tucked into coffee and cake at the Friends event on November 1st . The group attends and organises vintage events and raises funds for local charities.
The accidental Islander
Graham Broadbent, our Theatre’s Technical Manager, confesses that he took the job in Shanklin about 18 months ago, without realising it was on an island… !
The confusion began when he was arranging a hotel stay before meeting up with a girlfriend in Portsmouth.
His online search criteria were anything within five miles of the city.
Sandown came up, and the hotel looked good, so he booked in – and was then totally thrown when he found out he would have to catch a boat!
But he didn’t learn his lesson, because, sometime later, he saw a job advert for technical manager at Shanklin Theatre.
It was only when he started planning his journey for the interview that he realised he’d done it again.
Now, in his words, ‘a happy Islander’, Graham said: ‘I really don’t know what came over me. I laugh about it now, but I must admit, it was pretty pathetic.’
Born and raised near Southend, Graham was always interested in computers and information technology, but he became hooked on backstage work at secondary school, and it wasn’t long before he decided to make a career of it.
After three years at East 15 Acting School, affiliated to the University of Essex, he graduated in technical theatre studies and walked straight into a series of jobs, mainly in London, starting at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith.
He did five years there before they decided to demolish and redevelop the building and make everyone redundant. Undeterred, Graham took on a series of freelance contracts in the West End, before joining Disney Cruise Line in 2014, where he worked on two ships.
‘It was great training, and I learned a lot about satellite communications, too,’ he said.
Spells with Oceania and Princess cruise companies followed, but after more than four years on the oceans, Graham decided it was time to head back to London.
He became technical manager at the Coronet Theatre in Notting Hill, followed by more freelance work. Then Covid struck and he made ends meet by working as a superstore delivery driver.
As life slowly returned to normal, he got offered a contract to work on the set of a new stage production you might have heard of: Frozen!
Graham’s busy career has also included working at Edinburgh Fringe, but he looks on his move to Shanklin as one of his best decisions.
He said: ‘It was a great move to a great theatre. Coming here has brought me happiness. It is a special place.
‘I’ve not worked in any other theatre where there is such great support and so much willingness to get things done. A lot of that is down to the Friends and their fundraising, but it’s also a state of mind: it’s so much easier to get things done with the minimum of red tape.’
Graham is proud of the investment of time and money in improving the tech box at the back of the theatre and was full of praise for the work of the Maintenance Team. ‘They did an amazing job,’ he said. ‘It just blends in with the rest of the auditorium.’
He’s also pleased with new equipment, including the console that controls the lighting, and new staging that give productions a much more professional appearance. ‘There’s plenty more to do, but I suppose there always will be if you want to keep improving,’ he said. He may have stumbled across the Island by accident, but Graham is very happy he did.
That’s dedication
Jacqui Robertson steps down as Friends Promotion Officer at the end of the year. Here, she looks back on more than a decade of devoted service and reveals that it’s not quite goodbye.
‘When StageWrite asked me to sum up my time in office and pick a couple of highlights, I knew it was going to be a challenge.
‘I wouldn’t have got anywhere without the support of my husband Rob. When he became IT Manager, he implemented the Integrating Ticketing System. Because I helped test the system, I had a good knowledge of it and could support my colleagues.
Of course, in 2024, our ticketing system had become outdated, and a new system was introduced - another learning curve for us all!
‘I became membership secretary at the end of 2014, and my first job was to tidy up a spreadsheet of around 300 members and out-of-date data. I’m pleased to say that by improving benefits and communication, the number of members has grown to around 700.
‘In 2014, there were no official records of volunteer information – just a handwritten note pinned to a board. It was hard work to find out who did what and where! After establishing a spreadsheet of volunteer data, I handed it over to Neil Hedges, and this is now handled by the Volunteer Data Administrator, Tracy Ringer.
‘In 2019, we introduced the biennial Patrons thank you evening and started publishing the list of Patrons in the newsletter.
‘During the Covid years, Rob and I ran the Box Office for six months, working from home six days a week, with another six months on Saturdays. We kept in touch by recording podcasts and sending them to customers by email.
‘Later, I handed the membership secretary role to Christine McCarthy, so I could concentrate on Friends promotion. However, my connection with membership didn’t stop there: after the implementation of the new ticketing system in June 2024, the next phase was to put the membership online and this was done at the end of that year.
‘My main mission, though, was to promote the Friends and the Theatre to a wider audience.
‘As part of that, we have expanded summer events to cover more of the Island. Linking up with the Island’s Community Action group meant we have twice been invited to have a pitch at the Royal County show; making Coffee, Cake and Chat a very social event for volunteers and members of the public with talks, exhibitions and sales; and offering more shows with advance bookings to Friends.
‘Recent new benefits such as rewards and a 10% discount at the theatre bar have helped the number of Friends members to increase again.
‘Another new idea - after long discussion with the Theatre managementwas tours of the Theatre. These are now very popular and often sold out. This year, I created the Theatre Family Experience for children accompanied by adults. We have run a few successful sessions, such as the Bembridge Beavers Scout with 18 children and accompanying adults.
‘It’s so hard to pick highlights, but one was the inauguration of the refurbished bar in 2020. The Maintenance Team had been working on it in January, and the first show after that was Michael Portillo. With Roger Coleman’s help, we asked Michael Portillo if he would do the official opening, and he accepted. Then it was all hands on deck to finish on time.
‘My second highlight is the guided walks I have done for the Isle of Wight Walking festival since 2019, with the help of Heather Whitchurch and many other volunteers. In 2023, Heather and I reached the age of 70 and I had the idea to walk 10 miles a day for seven days around the Seven Wonders of the Isle of Wight. We aimed to raise £700 but we actually raised £1500.
‘I will be carrying on doing the walks, and you’ll still find me in the Box Office when it’s my turn on the rota!’
Jacqui
It’s great to see new people volunteering to ensure vital promotion work goes on when Jacqui steps down. So, a warm welcome to Freda Robertson (external events, Coffee, Cake and Chat, annual summer event and Patrons’ Evening); and Mandy Beatty (Friends Publicity and Promotion Officer).
Music and TikTok
Alex Ford tells us about his love of music, and how he helps promote the Theatre on social media.
‘I’ ve been a fan of music since I was 17, after I was given my Grandad’ s CD player when he passed away. The first CD I bought was The Jam’s Greatest Hits, and I played it so much I think I drove my parents mad.
‘I got into the 60s/70s music scene very quickly and my CD collection was growing fast. I decided to invest in a turntable and found a good one online. My dad gave me his record collection from when he was younger: things like The Police, Madness and many more from the 70s/80s era.
‘I then started going to gigs and saw many bands, including The Who at Hyde Park. After watching them, I had a day in Carnaby Street and soon bought my first scooter, a Lambretta.
‘I started my voluntary social media work around a year ago when I was approached by Vic Farrow to see if I would take on Instagram and Tiktok for the Theatre.
‘My job was to create both accounts and create a profile for the theatre. Both accounts have blossomed over the last year, and we have a healthy number of followers – more than 1,000 for each account.
‘I work alongside Matt, the Box Office Manager, who controls Facebook and X (Twitter). We are constantly updating the accounts to keep up with all the shows we are putting on, helped by the promoters who supply us with videos.
‘It’s easy enough to follow us on Instagram – shanklintheatreofficial, and on Tiktok - @shanklintheatre’ Alex
It’s what Friends are for…
The money raised from the many activities organised by and for the Friends is making a big difference to the theatre we love.
The list of the Friends funded equipment shows how essential the Friends are to the Theatre.
This money is raised from your membership, of course, but also from Prize Draw tickets; Coffee, Cake and Chat; raffles; sales including eBay; tombola and donations.
As an example, the Friends raised £37,100 between April 2024 and October 2025, which has been invested in…
• IT cabling around the Theatre building
• IT equipment for the Technical Manager
• Curtains for the auditorium
• Blinds for the Box Office
• Industrial vacuum cleaner for the Housekeeping Team
• Gazebo for the Events Team
• Contribution to the new ticketing system
• Additional and replacement IT equipment (desktop PCs, laptops etc)
• Replacement headsets for Front of House staff
• Replacement headsets for the Technical Team
Don’t forget to sign up for the social events that are being arranged over the next few months, including a special ‘thank you’ evening for volunteers, to be held at the Shanklin Hotel on February 2nd .
Pick up a free ticket at the Box Office.
Gwyn Dawson’s
Quick Christmas Quiz
How many of these Christmas questions can you answer? Good luck and Merry Christmas.
Gwyn
1. Spotlight's Panto this year is Dick Whittington. Who does Dick Whittington fall in love with?
2. In 1970, José Feliciano had a hit with 'Feliz Navidad'. What is the title's translation in English?
3. How many gifts did My True Love receive when the Maids-a-milking arrived?
4. Two of Santa's reindeers have names beginning with C. What are they?
5. What is the next line? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
6. Where did Mary and Joseph live before they travelled to Bethlehem?
7. Who composed ‘The Messiah' oratorio?
8. Which is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?
9. Which country donates the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree every year?
10. Which Christmas carol, traditionally sung by a boy chorister, opens 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King' College Cambridge?
Got all the answers? We’re impressed! If not, have a peek at page 26.
Performing Arts Centre update
Chris Quirk and Michael Beston were disappointed a funding bid was unsuccessful but tell us it is by no means the end of the story.
Our application for Creative Foundations Funding from the Arts Council was not successful.
It was disappointing, particularly after the significant effort the trustees had put into the bid, and in securing initial full planning consent from the local authority.
Applying for funding from Arts Council England was exceptionally challenging this year. The fund was reported to be almost 1,000 per cent oversubscribed, highlighting the intense competition among theatres, galleries, and arts centres seeking financial support for repairs and development.
Soon after getting the news, we attended a Meet the Funders event at the Riverside Centre in Newport, which offered guidance and support to community groups and charities seeking to make an impact on the Isle of Wight.
Its purpose was to open access to funding opportunities and to strengthen local initiatives. While we were there, we had an encouraging conversation with one of the Arts Council’s area directors; someone who has been following our progress on developing the Arts Centre. This continued interest in our project offers a positive outlook for the trust as we move forward and reinforces our determination to advance our plans and pursue funding.
With this in mind, we are now arranging a visit from the Arts Council Area Director to review our plans for the Arts Centre, and discuss the progress achieved since Shanklin Theatre was taken over by volunteers and staff in 2008.
In the meantime, we are pleased to report that the trust has secured a new Alcohol Licence for the Centre, allowing the sale of alcohol. We will however exercise careful discretion, restricting alcohol sales to selected activities. Acting on advice, we have now installed an additional CCTV camera to help us monitor the sale of alcohol and other activities, ensuring
compliance with licensing conditions and safeguarding all attendees and staff.
Finally, the trust was delighted and grateful to receive a legacy donation from the estate of the late Mr Maurice Charlesworth. It is deeply moving to know that Mr Charlesworth, who held such a profound affection for the theatre, chose to remember the venue in such a significant way.
The trust expresses its sincere gratitude for this generous legacy. His bequest will continue to make a meaningful impact, ensuring the Theatre remains a cherished place for the community, and for generations to come. If you or someone you know would be interested in leaving a legacy to the Theatre, please ask for a legacy brochure on your next visit, or find out more using this link… www.shanklintheatreandcommunitytrust.co.uk/personal-legacy
Leaving a legacy to is a way to ensure your enduring passion for the arts continues to make a difference. It not only keeps your memory alive within the theatre community, but also enables the Theatre to inspire and entertain future generations just as you have been inspired yourself. Importantly, your contribution helps in the conservation of our beautiful and historic building, ensuring it remains a cultural landmark for years to come.
Your legacy gift can support the restoration of the theatre, or, if you have a particular aspect close to your heart, you may choose to allocate your donation to a specific area; for example, the ‘Windows Appeal Fund.’
With thanks for your hard work and support, we wish you a great Christmas and a happy New Year.
Chris & Michael
The winners are…
Congratulations to the winners of our bi-monthly prize draw, held in November. And thanks to everyone who supports the Theatre by buying a ticket. The draw took place in the theatre bar under the supervision of the FOST Committee.
1st Christine Wilkins
4
5
6
7
Mrs L A Robertson
FOST Monthly Members’ Draw
Lesley Welti, John Austen and Vivien Willis. And October
Terence Coulthard, Freda Robertson and Maureen Carr
They each received £10 theatre vouchers
CROSSWORD: compiled by Matt Day
The Christmas crossword marks an anniversary. Most answers relate to the theme and solvers need to enter the connection at 25 and 27 down. The solution is on p26. Good luck and Happy Christmas!
ACROSS
1. A person of minimal importance or authority (6)
5. And 8 down. A 1935 Marx Brothers film (1, 5, 2, 3, 5)
37. 2 down’s 10 across is known as the ‘’___ Special (3)
40. And 38 across. French daily newspaper founded in 1826 (2, 6)
OUR PATRONS
The FOST committee values the support of our Patrons and Corporate members and expresses its gratitude by offering them additional benefits, including the Patrons and Corporate Members Evening. This is a biennial event for Patrons and Corporate Members only. It is held at the Theatre in recognition of their contributions.
If you wish to wish to upgrade your Friends membership to Patron (£25/year or more), contact the Box Office or use the Contact form: https://www.shanklintheatre.com/contact-us/
The current FOST Patrons’ list (as at 29/10/25) is printed here, with grateful thanks to all.
Elizabeth Allen
Shirley Armstrong
John Ash
Joanne Ballington
Graham Benson
Christine Benson
Michael Bingham
Veronica Bingham
Alana Bird
Amy Bird
David Bird
Ron Bird
Ruth Bird
John L Brett
Finton Burns
Elaine Carter
Debbie Clement
Andrew Corkish
Charlotte Corkish
Paul Coueslant
Kelvin Currie
Maggie Currie
B Daniels
Larry Darby
Lynda Darby
Martin Darch
Jean Davies
Gwyneth Dawson
Matt Day
Carole Dennett
Louise Diffey
Marilyn Dyason
Isobel Ellis
Michael Ellis
Jo Everitt
Sylvia Fallows
Nicholas (OBE) Finney
Jacqueline Flux
David Frankling
Jennifer Gardner
Peter Gibson
Sue Godden
Alan Gooders
Vicky Gooders-Graham
Sue Lawton
Julie Maher
Michael Maher
Tim Marshall
Sarah Mccarthy-Fry
Pat McCree
Linda MCLINDEN
Andy Millmore
Jason Monk
Linda Graham Priscilla Morris
Tony Hagan
Christopher Hardy
Lorraine Harley
Ray Harrington-Vail
Neil Hedges
John Hester
J Holland
Jan Hookey
Vivien Howell
John Hulse
Geoffrey Jackson
Jennifer Jones
Steven Julians
David Kast
Lesley Kast
Patricia Kenny
Paul Kenny
Gwyneth Kersey
Mary King
Fiona Klein
Geoff Klein
Simon Lacey
George Larner
Julie Larner
Paul Larner
Josh Murray
Michael Murwill
Wendy Murwill
Anthony Needham
Margaret Newman
Bill Nichols
Lizzy Nichols
Marie Nicholson
Chris O'Connell
Susan Osborne CBE
Guy Palin
Janice Palin
Helen Parkar
Phyllis Payne
Ben Pearson
Marilyn Pearson
Terry Pearson
Shani Petter
Carol Pointer
David Pointer
George Powell
Leonora Powell
Andrew Reed
Julie Riggott
Jane Robert
Jacqui Robertson
Robert Robertson
Emma Robinson
Alan Rodway
Patricia Rodway
Debbie Rose
Michael Sayers
Rosemary Sayers
Trudy Scott
Doreen Sheath
Anthony Smith
Anthony
Paul Smith
Peter Stockman
Patricia Sztypuljak
Victoria Thorneton-Field
Sue Thurgood
Roy Trevatt
Jeremy Turk
Mark Upson
Dorothy Uren
Jennifer Venables
Rodney Walmsley
Penny Walter
Ann Ward
Ian Ward
Sonja Ward
Janet Wardle
Anne Watson
Heather Whitchurch
Maxine White
Kevin Wilson
Su Wompra
FOST CORPORATE SPONSORS
Corporate sponsors are passionate about the theatre and support it with their corporate membership. In return, their company is advertised on our website and in StageWrite, which is circulated to over 700 members from the Isle of Wight and beyond. Corporate membership is £100 a year.
ANSWER SHEET
Crossword
ACROSS
1. Nobody 5. A Night At 9. See 10. Guitar 12. Fandango 13. Man 14. Monstrosity 16. Eye 17. Mia 18. Yetis 21. Open 22. Abba 23. Thin 25. Best 26. Taylor 29. Need 30. Wind 31. Leave 33. Stamp 35. Spine 36. Killer 38. Figaro 39. Really 41. Inch 42. Queenly
DOWN
2. Brian May 3. Deacon 4. Mercury 6. Goodbye 7. Thunderbolt 8. The Opera 11. Galileo 13. Mamma 15. Spit 19. Easy 20. Shivers 21. One 24. Landslide 25. Bohemian 27. Rhapsody 28. Life 29. Never 32. Will 34. Again 37. Red 40. Le
Gwyn’s Christmas Quiz
1. Alice Fitzwarren
2. Happy Christmas
3. 36
4. Comet and Cupid
5. Jack Frost nipping at your nose
6. Nazareth
7. George Frideric Handel
8. Jacob Marley
9. Norway
10. Once In Royal David's City
Friends of Shanklin Theatre (FOST)
Organisational Structure
Executive Committee:
Chairman – Paul Harris
Friends Promotion Officer – Jacqui Robertson
Friends Secretary – Liz Hinkes
Friends Treasurer – Peter Frankling
Contact: FOSTpromotion@shanklintheatre.com
Stage-Write magazine
Editor - Kevin Wilson
Contact: kevhwilson@gmail.com
While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of StageWrite magazine, the publishers do not accept any liability or provide any guarantee that the information is accurate, complete, or up to date. The publisher and its contributors have used their best efforts in preparing these pages and this publication, but make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information supplied.
