FOST PATRONS
The FOST committee recognises the value of the support of our 127 FOST Patrons to date and would like to express their gratitude by offering them additional benefits. Printed FOST ‘Stage Write’ Newsletter - Patrons who normally receive ‘Stage Write’ via email may choose to have a printed copy delivered to them. Patrons Social Evening A biennial event for FOST Patrons will be organised at the Theatre in recognition of their contribution. The next Patrons’ evening will be on Mon 17th April 2023. More details will follow. The current list (dated 13/11/22) of FOST Patrons is:
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Sandra Aldridge Carole Dennett Penny Lyndon Robert Robertson Elizabeth Allen Marilyn (Dr) Dyason Tim Marshall Alan Rodway Shirley Armstrong Brenda Dyer Nick Mattocks Patricia Rodway John Ash Isobel Ellis Sarah McCarthy Fry Michael Sayers Christine Benson Michael Ellis Pat McCree Rosemary Sayers Graham Benson Jo Everitt Linda McLinden Cherry Scudder
Christopher Hardy Lizzy Nichols Rodney Walmsley John L Brett Lorraine Harley Chris O'Connell Ann Ward Margaret Bristow Neil Hedges Susan Osborne CBE Diana Ward Elaine Carter Jim Holland Eddy Osmond Parsons Ian Ward Den Clare Keith Holmes Jean Osmond Parsons Sonja Ward Debbie Clement Rosemarie Holmes Guy Palin Janet Wardle Andrew Corkish Vivien Howell Janice Palin Anne Watson Charlotte Corkish Geoffrey Jackson Phyllis Payne Freda Wheeler Paul Coueslant Edgar Jones Terry Pearson Heather Whitchurch Kelvin Currie Jennifer Jones Shirley Peck Donna White Maggie Currie Lynn Jones Shani Petter Maxine White Pamela Dana Steven Julians Carol Pointer Steve White Beryl Daniels Gwyneth Kersey David Pointer Kevin Wilson Larry Darby Fiona Klein George Powell Su Wompra Lynda Darby Geoff Klein Leonora Powell Anthony Wood Martin Darch Simon Lacey Julie Riggott Jan Wood Jean Davies Anthony Lewis Jane Robert Danielle Yates Gwyn Dawson Josephine Lewis Jacqui Robertson If you wish to upgrade your membership to Patron (£25/year or more), just email: FOSTmembership@shanklintheatre.com
Michael Bingham Sylvia Fallows Thomas McLinden Graham Selway Veronica G Bingham Nicholas (OBE) Finney Cilla Morris Doreen Sheath Frank Bingham Jacqueline Flux Kay Mottram Shirley Smallman Alana Bird David Frankling Michael Murwill Peter Stockman Amy Bird Sue Godden Wendy Murwill Tricia Sztypuljak David Bird Darren Gourlay Anthony Needham Victoria Thornton Field Ron Bird Linda Graham Margaret Newman Sue Thurgood Ruth Bird Tony Hagan Bill Nichols Jeremy Turk Wendy Bliss
FOST Grand Prize Draw Winners for September
The September Grand Prize Draw took place in the Theatre bar on Saturday 3rd. Our guests on the morning were Bobby, Claire and Simon from the Ventnor Theatre Group (VTG).
The draw was ably conducted by our prize draw volunteers Lynn and Linda.
VTG is delighted to be performing at Shanklin Theatre on 7th & 8th December when they present: 'ROCK Nativity'.
This is the story of the Nativity, but with Rock Music including Christmas carols for all to sing along to. This show will certainly put you in the Christmas mood. It’s a fun loving show for all the family.
Tickets available online or at the box office now. www.shanklintheatre.com
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Image left to right Bobby, Claire & Simon from VTG with Lynn & Linda in the middle
1st Jackie Oliver £500 3940
2nd Lynn Collier £200 - 3385
Our next draw will take place on the 7th January 2023, so don’t forget to buy your tickets when you come and see a show at the Theatre or at our next Coffee Cake and Chat morning.
Coffee, Cake and Chat takes place on the 1st Saturday of each month (except January) 10am-12noon.
Shanklin Theatre Gardening Team Achieves 1st Prize in Category
As Chairman of the Friends and a Trustee of Shanklin Theatre, I was naturally delighted that the theatre volunteers achieved this well deserved award. I was present at the 'Shanklin in Bloom Awards 2022' presentation at the Shanklin Royal British Legion club on the evening of 7th September. Representing the Theatre on the evening were gardening team volunteers Norman and Grant who received 1st prize in the Schools, Churches, Youth & Community Groups category. This is a tremendous achievement by the volunteers for the theatre. I would personally like to thank all our hardworking volunteers for their continued commitment to Shanklin Theatre. Presenting the awards on the evening was the Chairman of Shanklin in Bloom Maureen Cadle & Shanklin Town Councillor David Williams.
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Here are the results of the September Grand Prize Draw:
3rd Sue Biddick £100 - 2599
4th Mrs Dyson £75 - 1700
5th Cara Eldridge £75 3476
6th Ann Davies £50 - 2431
7th FOST £50 Returned to FOST - 1883 Tickets £1 Over 16s only
Our thanks go to the Shanklin in Bloom team for facilitating the judging and the awards ceremony this year, it's very much appreciated.
Image left to right – David Williams, Norman & Grant - gardening volunteers www.friendsofshanklintheatre.co.uk/ news/
Festive
Wordsearch by Sally Beston - This theme is all to do with Christmas
Words may run forwards, backwards, horizontal, vertical or diagonal, but always in a straight unbroken line. Good luck and season’s greetings. Sally. Advent, Angel, Bauble, Candy Cane, Christmas, Elf, Jingle Bells, Mistletoe, Ornament, Reindeer, Santa, Sleigh, Snowflake, Star, Stocking, Tree, Wreath, Yuletide.
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Festive Crossword Prepared and written by Matt Day
This year’s Christmas crossword includes several shaded answers all connected by one word which fits at 1 across. Good luck and Merry Christmas! Matt.
The answers are on page 34.
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10 | Page Festive Crossword Clues ACROSS 1. Word that links the shaded answers (8) 4. Type of birds given on the fourth day of Christmas (7) 7. Creature; living thing (6) 9. A performance by one person (4) 10. Craftsman working with stone (5) 11. Beachwear (7) 12. Steve Coogan’s comic creation Alan _________ (9) 15. Objects produced by 22 across, for example (4) 17. And 18 Across. Items given on the fifth day of Christmas (4, 5) 20. See 13 Down 22. Gift given on the third day of Christmas (6, 4) 25. Section of hospital (4) 27. Direct badly to get reward (6) 29. See 37 Down 30. Heavenly object (4) 31. Birds of peace given on second day of Christmas (5) 34. One of the seven dwarves (5) 35. Cricket ground in St John’s Wood, London (5) 38. Ascot relocated to Spanish shoreline? (5) 39. Only permanent member of Deep Purple, from 1968 to present (3, 5) 41. Actor Robert ______, starred with Jasper Carrott in The Detectives (6)
11 | Page 42. Units of power associated with light bulbs (5) 43. British-American movie star Elizabeth _____ (6) DOWN 1. Activity of the ladies in the 12 Days Of Christmas (7) 2. Work done by 8 Down in the 12 Days Of Christmas (7) 3. Percussive West End show using objects and surfaces to create rhythms (5) 4. Large singing group (5) 5. Activity of 35 across in the 12 Days Of Christmas (7) 6. And 40 Down. Spiced, hard biscuit ideal for dunking (6, 3) 8. Female domestic servants (5) 13. And 20 Across. Appliance with separate washing and spinning cylinders (4, 3) 14. Seaside town in Lancashire to the north of Blackpool (9) 15. 2003 Christmas film starring Will Ferrell in the title role (3) 16. Birds ‘’a-laying’’ in the 12 Days Of Christmas (5) 19. Comedian Freddie ____ who famously ‘’ate my hamster’’ (5) 21. Cook brandishing a knife eats raw starters (5) 23. Headgear (3) 24. Birds ‘’a-swimming’’ in the 12 Days of Christmas (5) 26. Wealthy (4) 27. Dwarf flipping fish (3) 28. Dave ___, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (3) 29. Pay trio extravagantly for hedge cutting (7)
12 | Page 32. Call by; pop in (5) 33. Hits quickly across the face (5) 36. Arguments along the same lines? (4) 37. And 29 Across. Home of 12 across in the 12 Days of Christmas (4, 4) 38. What Jack swapped for magic beans in Jack And The Beanstalk (3) 39. Unwell (3) 40. See 6 Down. The answers are on page 34. ********************************************************************* SHANKLIN THEATRE TOURS Would you like to explore behind the scenes of Shanklin Theatre? Are you fascinated by its rich history? To register your interest, contact Jacqui FOSTpromotion@shanklintheatre.com Details will be publicised early 2023.
FOST Grand Prize Draw Winners for November
The November Grand Prize Draw took place in the Theatre bar on Saturday the 5th. Our guests on the morning were the Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH). Following a tour of the theatre conducted by the FOST promotional officer, Jacqui Robertson and theatre trustees, Chris Quirk and Michael Beston, the lead person from FORTH, Anmarie Bowler gave a short talk on the work and aspirations of FORTH to support the timely regeneration of the historic Ryde Town Hall, and to bring the building back into use for the Island community, mainland and further afield.
Anmarie went onto say: ‘The Friends of Ryde Town Hall Committee have spent a brilliant couple of hours exploring behind the scenes of Shanklin Theatre with The Friends of the Theatre. They are inspiring role models for us they transformed an unloved building into a thriving social centre thanks to an amazing team of volunteers and an awful lot of hard work.
We could see FORTH developing a similar role at Ryde Town Hall when it re opens. Thank you so much, we look forward to seeing you again soon!’
The grand draw was ably conducted by our prize draw volunteers Linda Stoneham and Margaret Platt. Image the FORTH team with theatre volunteers - Michael, Margaret and Linda.
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14 | Page Above the Grand Prize Draw winners from the November draw Gwyn Dawson’s ‘A Quick (Festive) Theatre Quiz’ 1. Which Panto is Spotlight putting
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Billie’s Blog - Pantomime
It’s that time of year again…. Oh No it isn’t! Oh yes……
Pantomime that bizarre form of entertainment that both young and old have come to love. For many of us, Christmas would not be Christmas without pantomime. Families enjoy the absurdity, the singing and dancing, the jokes and the ambiguity and often this is the first theatre experience for many children.
But whilst the British simply love and join in with all the audience participation favourites, “It’s behind you!” Pantomime is actually known to go way back to ancient Rome. Back then, there would only be one actor/dancer who portrayed all the roles in the story.
In Italy in the 16th Century, a new type of comedy emerged known as ‘Commedia dell’arte’. This was a form of street theatre including their most popular character, Pulcinella who is our forefather to Mr Punch in Punch and Judy.
Left - image of Pulcinella Commedia dell’arte toured Europe and arrived in Britain in the 1600’s. It was then known as Harlequinades. They used men dressed as women, and were very agile and acrobatic.
In the 1700’s, theatres were being built throughout Britain. Performances were attended by both rich and poor and theatre was becoming extremely popular. In 1720 John Rich, an entertainer in dance, mime and acrobatics, was managing a theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London. He introduced the fun portrayal of animals into his shows by energetic actors and dancers, and used ballet and acrobatics to liven up the shows.
But not everybody was impressed with these non-speaking productions. Some critics complained that this form of entertainment, established in Europe, was a threat to serious Shakespeare theatre.
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However, David Garrick, an 18th century Manager realised there was an opening to a different form of entertainment and limited these productions to the Christmas season only. People then realised they could enjoy this form of theatre as pantomimes evolved and became associated with the Christmas period. Pantomimes all have traditional characters, the most popular is the Pantomime Dame always played by a male in drag. Dressed in bizarre costumes with big hair and excessive make-up is this poor, desperate, working class woman, often a mother and widow.
Dan Leno was a Music Hall performer in the 1880’s who first created this character as we know it today. There is no doubt to the audience that the Dame is played by a man and gradually the role became more familiar and brought in innuendos and the audience are encouraged to participate and argue with the Dame, as much as booing the villain!
Pantomime Dames have been played by many famous personalities over the years including Christopher Biggins, Les Dawson, John Inman, Danny La Rue, Paul O’Grady and Julian Clary.
Indeed, Pantomimes are performed to make you laugh, join in and thoroughly enjoy yourselves. Watching the throwing of custard pies, maybe a pantomime horse played by two people in a horse’s costume and finally cheering when the villain is defeated and true love has conquered all.
Pantomimes are attended by thousands of people each year and productions range from Amateur Drama Clubs in Village Halls to large Professional performances in London’s West End.
Even the Royal Family have enjoyed taking part!
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Image right Dan Leno as the pantomime Dame in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, (1899).
Image left The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret starring in a Windsor Castle wartime production of the pantomime ‘Aladdin’ in December 1943.
At Shanklin Theatre, preparations are well under way and many tickets have already been sold for this year’s production of Cinderella that is suitable for the whole family and filled with popular music and dance and of course plenty of audience participation.
Season’s greetings, Billie Thornton.
Note from the Ed, Cinderella runs from the 17th December to the 1st January with a ‘relaxed’ performance on the 29th December at 2.00pm.
Veronica is our valued committee member for fund raising at the theatre, and has been making a great job of it since being a volunteer and on the FOST committee.
Let us wish Veronica all the very best in her new role, and to send a get well message as she has not been very well of late. Best wishes to you Veronica.
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Veronica Bingham FOST Fund Raising Officer
Shanklin Theatre Architectural Lighting
Some of you may have already seen the new lighting system to the front of Shanklin Theatre. The two old fashioned sodium lighting units that were sited on the lower front roof over the theatre’s foyer were in a poor condition and needed replacing.
Upon consulting with a local lighting company that the theatre has used before, it was agreed that
6 LED multi coloured up lighter units would be purchased along with a mode lighting colour controller that can produce many different colour combinations to replace the failing sodium lights.
Further consultation with the IW Council planning conservation officer and English Heritage was needed to gain permission for the placement of the up-lighters, and subsequently granted. The 6 LED units consist of two flood light units sited at both end bays of the theatre, and when illuminated accentuate the stone pilasters and oval medallions architecture.
The four other light units are spotlights, these are beamed up to the three central bays highlighting the four engaged stone columns and pediment above. The lighting effect now totally transforms the front of the iconic Shanklin Theatre for all to see and enjoy.
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Afternoon Tea at the Theatre with Vectis 40’s Vintage Club
10 members of the Vectis 40’s Vintage club came for an afternoon tea at Shanklin Theatre on Monday the 3rd of October. The event was organised by Theatre volunteer Viv Howell following the donation received from the club back in 2021.
FOST Vice Chairman, Lionel Whitehead, welcomed and thanked the club for their support. The afternoon started with the Shanklin Theatre history video followed by a tour of the Theatre. Tea and cakes were then served by our catering team. On display were the various albums containing Theatre and FOST photos and articles since 2010 recorded by our chronicler Debbie Clement.
Many thanks to the Catering team, Doreen Sheath, Janet Wardle, Cilla Morris, Lionel Whitehead, Debbie Clement and Viv Howell.
Vectis 40’s Vintage is a group of like minded people on the Isle of Wight, who love all things from the 1940s. They run events in aid of local and armed forces charities.
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The Vectis 40’s group members
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Image above FOST Promotional Officer - Jacqui Robertson conducting a tour of the original ‘Town Council Chambers’ within the Theatre
Raymond Allen
We were very saddened to hear that comedy writer and Shanklin Theatre Patron Raymond Allen passed away on the 2nd October at the age of 82.
Ray was born in Ryde on the Isle of Wight in March 1940. He was a British television screenwriter and playwright; best known for creating the 1970s BBC sitcom, ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em’.
He also contributed nine episodes of The Little and Large Show and wrote a number of one off plays and sketches for
Howerd,
Jimmy Cricket and Max Wall.
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Images courtesy of - Naomi Corney-Punch and Jacqui Robertson
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In October 2018, Shanklin Theatre celebrated its 10th Anniversary of saving the theatre from closure and hosted an Anniversary Celebration Show. Ray delighted us all with hilarious outtakes of his attempt to give a sincere message of appreciation, only to be distracted by a boxing puppet under the control of a certain Mr Joe Pasquale! In May 2019 at the Theatre’s Patrons Evening, Ray gave an interesting talk with humorous anecdotes about his life and experiences of being a successful TV comedy writer. We thank Ray Allen and his family for their support of Shanklin Theatre for so many years.
Ray’s family released the following statement:
‘It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, stepfather, and grandad.
‘His life’s work gave joy and laughter to many millions of people not just in this country but all around the world. Raymond has left us all with wonderful memories filled with fun, laughter, and love.
‘He will be remembered as a very humble, kind and generous man. His legacy will live on. He will be greatly missed by many.’
From everyone at Shanklin Theatre, we thank Ray Allen and his family for their support of Shanklin Theatre for so many years.
Image Janet Wardle and Michael Beston with Ray at the Theatre’s Patron Evening in 2019.
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FOST Curry Evening Monday 7th November
Many thanks to all that attended our very successful Curry Evening back in November; the event raised just over £600 for the theatre. The raffle, bingo and quiz went down very well. May I thank Lesley Kast, Viv Howell, Gwyn Dawson, Suzie Thurgood, Jacqui Robertson & Veronica Bingham for organising the evening’s event. Big thanks also to our Bar volunteers, Elaine Sharkey and Penny Walter for serving the drinks and beverages, and to our Catering team lead by Dot Coleman for cooking and laying on the delicious chicken, three bean and vegetable curries, Bombay potatoes, rice, poppadoms and lasagne. If you did not attend, you really missed a treat!
May I thank the following businesses for donating to our raffle: Robin from the ‘Master of Disguise’ shop Newport (Top Cat bag), Delysia Farm Shop Brading (Hamper), Rob from the ‘Heroes Shop’ Newport (Pop figures), ‘Glory Art Glass’ Sandown (Glass Robin), ‘Wight Light’ (Picture & calendar), ‘Skin Trade’ shop Newport (£10 gift voucher), ‘Gods Providence’ tea room Newport (2 Cream teas voucher), the manager from ‘Cloud 9’ clothes shop – Newport (Scarf). Many thanks, Michael Beston. The Isle of Wight Christmas Tree Festival - 1st December - 5th January
A great day out for all the family! Come and enjoy the Christmas Tree Festival at the Isle of Wight Pearl along the Military Road, Brighstone. FOST has its own tree decorated by four of our volunteers, see if you can find it. ‘We hope like last year it will be a great success & you will raise as much money as possible for your chosen charity. This year JUST FOR FUN the public will vote for their favourite tree via a QR code in store.’ The Isle of Wight Pearl team.
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Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival 8th 16th October 2022
The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival drew to a close on the 16th October. The organisers Visit Isle of Wight Ltd are hailing the event a success, and have now released the dates for the Spring (13th 21st May) and Autumn (7th-15th October) Walking Festivals in 2023.
The nine day event saw more than a thousand people take part in 75 separate walks, discovering over 290 miles of the Isle of Wight coast and countryside. The longest walk in the Autumn Walking Festival was the 13 miles Needles Half Marathon route, while shorter walks included a half a mile walk in a meadow.
Walk #1 of 2 ‘The Bay Night & Day walk’ Organised by Shanklin Theatre Volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on ‘The Bay Night & Day’ 7 mile guided walk around Sandown & Shanklin Bay on Monday 10th October as part of the 2022 Isle of Wight Walking Festival. This narrated walk highlighted the entertainment venues past and present in the Bay, stopping along the way at places of interest and admiring the views from the clifftop.
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The 7 mile route started from the Shanklin Football Club car park and then headed towards the cliff path. After taking a short excursion in Lake we headed to the old 'Screen De Luxe' cinema (now a Veterinary Clinic) in Lake High Street. Walkers take a pause along the Sandown Esplanade
Returning to the cliff path and descending to the Sandown Pier and surrounding area, which has always been a centre of entertainment from the early days, we then headed towards Shanklin Town reaching the Esplanade.
Like Sandown, Shanklin had a pier, summer theatres and a thriving esplanade. After a short climb up the cliff steps, we reached Shanklin Theatre, the last remaining Theatre in the Bay area and the biggest indoor venue on the Island, for a brief talk and well deserved refreshments. After stretching out our legs, we were en route again heading up to Rylstone Gardens, Bandstand and Rylstone Chalet, then returning to our starting point passing by the busy Youth and Community Club and the developing Shanklin Performing Centre (formally the old Library).
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Our thanks go to Jacqui Robertson our promotional officer for creating and organising the walk, Gwyn Dawson and Sammantha Cave for the talks and guidance along the way. Sincerest thanks also to our marvellous Catering team for baking the delicious cakes served with tea and coffee. The Theatre history talk was conducted by Rob Robertson, our thanks also to Rob.
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Walk #2 of 2 ‘Between Thatched Cottages’.
The 2nd walk, called the ‘Between Thatched Cottages’ from Shanklin to Godshill took place on Wednesday 12th October. Organised by Shanklin Theatre Volunteers, it included 22 walkers and 1 dog!
The walk started on the steps of Shanklin Theatre at the edge of Shanklin Old village. After admiring the various old thatched cottages of the village, we started our steep ascent to the top of Shanklin Downs where we enjoyed far reaching views to Culver Down on one side and Freshwater cliffs on the other side.
The route took take us down to Wroxall after passing the location of the Cook’s Castle folly then up to the impressive Appuldurcombe House. After going through the Freemantle gate, we made the hard but worthwhile climb to the Worsley Obelisk where we stopped to admire the view and have a bite to eat. We continued on our way to Godshill Church with its cluster of quaint thatched roofed cottages. After some refreshments, it was time to start our return journey via the Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall.
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We continued our last leg of the walk heading towards Shanklin along the old railway track pathway.
Above walkers at Appuldurcombe House. The building is the shell of a large 18th century English Baroque country house of the Worsley family situated near to Wroxall. It is now managed by English Heritage and is
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The view from Shanklin Down looking out towards Culver Cliff
open to the public. A small part of the 300 acre estate that once surrounded it is still intact, but other features of the estate are still visible in the surrounding farmland and nearby village of Wroxall, including the entrance to the park, the Freemantle Gate, now used only by farm animals and pedestrians. Below Freemantle Gate.
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Our thanks go to Heather Whitchurch, Peter Tuppen and Jacqui Robertson for leading and guiding on this 11 mile walk. Images courtesy of Roger Coleman, Jacqui Robertson and Michael Beston.
August 2022
£916.41 11 shows September 2022 £899.52 - 11 shows October 2022 £1260.57 14 shows
Beyond the West End closed its summer season on 20th October, raising lots for our buckets, and once again proving to be one of our most popular shows.
Tribute acts gave us the music of The Carpenters, Cliff Richard, BeeGees, Elvis and Take That, to name just a few.
The excellent Leo Sayer returned to a packed house and kept the audience dancing and singing along, and raised £126.
Two nights of hilarious comedy from Jason Manford raised £135 in September, and Sh*t Faced Shakespeare collected £195.
The Island Savoyards’ four shows of musical Guys and Dolls ended October in great style raising £475.
Lots to come in November and Christmas tops throughout the See you at the theatre, Buckets
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Bucket Collection Report
Seasonal Greetings. Alana Bird
FOST CORPORATE SPONSORS
FOST Corporate sponsors are businesses passionate about the theatre who support it with their Corporate membership. In return, their company is advertised on our FOST website which is open to anyone and our FOST newsletter circulated to over 650 members from the Isle of Wight and beyond. Corporate membership is £100 a year.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW FOST CORPORATE SPONSOR
Clive Thorogood provides Building Surveying services for residential and commercial clients in the following areas: West London, Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Clive Throrogood Building Surveying Ltd
Delysia Farmshop
Products at Delysia Farm are arguably as fresh as you can get with owner John Day catching, growing, smoking and preparing the vast majority of it himself. On display you will find freshly laid duck, goose and chicken eggs including rare Araucana eggs, handpicked fruit and vegetables mostly home grown; seasonal meats and game; plus John’s own freshly caught crab and lobster.
The Village Inn Independent family run free house Church Road, Shanklin PO37 6NU Traditional thatched pub in the centre of Shanklin old village, serving real ales, good homemade food and locally caught crab and lobster in a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Pretty enclosed courtyard garden to the rear. Live easy listening music from local talent
The Snowdon is a Silver Award, 4 star guest house situated just some 100 metres away from the spectacular cliff walk and views of Sandown Bay. http://www.thesnowdonhotel.co.uk/
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Ron Bird & Son offers a high quality and affordable piano tuning service across the Isle of Wight and Southern England. www.ronbirdandson.com
Tldesignworks is an Isle of Wight based web design & development company with a mixed portfolio of Island centric websites and mainland websites. www.tldesignworks.co.uk
Jane Oliver Educational Consultant, can assist schools with all aspects of behaviour management, based on sound practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Contact details and services can be found on this website: www.janecoliver.co.uk
The Clifton Brimming with coastal charm, this oasis of calm is perched perfectly on Shanklin's clifftop; it's the home from home where you can make yourself comfortable in one of 15 individually designed bedrooms. www.thecliftonshanklin.co.uk
Shanklin Theatre provides a great home for First Act Theatre Group (a theatre group for people with learning disabilities). www.facebook.com/FirstAct2011
Island Webservices is an Isle of Wight based web design and hosting company. We make search engine friendly, quick to load web sites that are accessible and easy to use on all devices. www.islandwebservices.co.uk
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33 | Page FESTIVE COFFEE, CAKE & CAROLS Saturday 3rd December 10am-12noon at Shanklin Theatre Members of the ‘Just Sing’ choir will add a festive ‘note’ to our December Coffee, Cake and Chat Just pop in – Bring a friend – All welcome AND ALSO Buy tickets for the Grand Prize Draw! Prizes range from £50 to £500 Buy Christmas Cards and Stocking fillers, ideal for the Theatre enthusiast Buy or collect your show tickets. See the list of all the future shows here. Buy Theatre Vouchers that make excellent gifts with values ranging from £5 to £50
34 | Page A Quick Quiz by Gwyn 1. Cinderella 2. Melchior 3. Prague 4. Eight Maids-a-Milking 5. Dancer, Dasher, Donner 6. David Bowie 7. Irving Berlin 8. Carp 9. Let Nothing You Dismay 10. Norway Festive Crossword by Matt ACROSS 1. Drummers 4. Calling 7. Animal 9. Solo 10. Mason 11. Bikinis 12. Partridge 15. Eggs 17. Gold 18. Rings 20. Tub 22. French hens 25. Ward 27. Credit 29. Tree 30. Moon 31. Doves 34. Happy 35. Lords 38. Costa 39. Ian Paice 41. Powell 42. Watts 43. Taylor DOWN 1. Dancing 2. Milking 3. Stomp 4.Choir 5. Leaping 6. Ginger 8. Maids 13. Twin 14. Fleetwood 15. Elf 16. Geese 19. Starr 21. Baker 23. Hat 24. Swans 26. Rich 27. Cod 28. Dee 29. Topiary 32. Visit 33. Slaps 36. Rows 37. Pear 38. Cow 39. Ill 40. Nut Shaded answers are a (Ginger) Baker’s Dozen of drummers: Animal (The Muppets); Nick Mason (Pink Floyd); Bill Ward (Black Sabbath); Keith Moon (The Who); Ian Paice (Deep Purple); Cozy Powell (Black Sabbath); Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones); Roger Taylor (Queen); Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac); Ringo Starr (The Beatles); Ginger Baker (Cream); Buddy Rich; Mikkey Dee (Motorhead)
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FOST Executive Committee: Chairman Michael Beston Fund Raising Officer – Veronica Bingham Membership Secretary TBC Promotional Officer Jacqui Robertson Secretary – Liz Hinkes Treasurer Peter Frankling Vice Chairman – Lionel Whitehead Volunteer Liaison Officer – Suzie Thurgood Contact: friends@shanklintheatre.com Stage-Write magazine, published by the Friends of Shanklin Theatre.
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