Welcome to the latest edition of Stage Write. It’s been another busy few months for the Friends, and the Friends Committee in particular.
Following the decision of Jacqui Robertson to stand down as the Friends Promotions Officer, we have had to make a number of changes to the Friends Committee.
Firstly, I’m pleased to confirm that we have appointed Mandy Beatty to be the new Promotions Officer. Mandy will be focussing on promoting Friends membership and activities via social media, FOST News and the Theatre website.
We have also created a new role of Friends Events Officer, and I’m pleased to say that Moira Erwin has been appointed to this role. Moira will be responsible for organising Friends events at the Theatre, such as our monthly Coffee, Cake and Chat, plus promoting the Friends and the Theatre at off-site events such as the Chale Show.
I can also confirm that the Friends Treasurer, Peter Frankling, has decided to stand down at the end of March. Peter has been an invaluable member of the Committee and made a significant contribution to the efficient running of the Friends. He has carried out his considerable responsibilities in an extremely organised and professional manner. I’m delighted to confirm that we have appointed Ashley Turner, a very experienced accountant, to be Peter’s replacement.
The Friends Committee therefore currently comprises:
Paul Harris – Chairman
Liz Hinkes – Secretary
Peter Frankling – Treasurer (Ashley Turner from 1 April)
Promotions Officer – Mandy Beatty
Events Officer – Moira Erwin
Further details will be provided at our Friends AGM in June. More information on this will follow in due course.
As ever, the Friends have continued to make a significant financial contribution to the upkeep and development of the Theatre. The latest contribution has been the purchase of a new lighting bar for the stage at a cost of approximately £10,600.00. This brings the Friends total contribution over the last 18 months to over £48,000.00.
Tickets for our Summer event, ‘Tea at the Hall’ are now on sale. This will again take place at Luccombe Hall Hotel on 26 July. Numbers are limited and tickets are selling quickly so don’t miss out!
And, of course, we have some excellent shows lined up as part of our Spring/Summer schedule, including the comedian Tom Davis, Madama Butterfly, by the Ukranian National Opera, and our popular Summer show, Beyond the West End.
Paul
Surprise surprise!
Don’t quote us, but we think Cilla is the second oldest volunteer in the world! *
Cilla’s 100th birthday celebrations included a surprise day out in Southampton that included an afternoon tea, a seat at the Mayflower for a performance of Miss Saigon, and interviews on Radio Solent and BBC South Today, where she captured the hearts of viewers - and the presenter, too.
Cilla being Cilla, she took it all in her stride, and enjoyed the experience immensely.
Mike Beston has written this brief biography: ‘Born in 1926, Cilla Morris grew up in East Cowes where she spent a happy childhood as the youngest of three girls. Her father was a Yorkshireman who worked at Whites shipyard in the town as a riveter. On leaving school she worked in the office of Saunders Roe aircraft factory. During the war she was evacuated to Hampshire along with some of her peers, to be kept safe from the bombing.
There she met her future husband, Bill. They married in 1947 and moved to London where Bill worked for the London Electricity Board. Their son Michael was born in 1948, and they settled in Merton Park. Cilla worked as a secretary in a boy’s school in Wandsworth for 22 years. Sadly, Bill died in 1998, and in 2003 she decided to come home to the Island. At present she is busier than ever, being actively involved in Shanklin Bowling Club, and of course her involvement with the theatre. In fact, she was one of the first volunteers to sign up to FOST in 2010.’
Cilla was among the guests at a volunteers thank you evening at the Shanklin Hotel in early February when around 100 guests joined in to sing happy birthday, and she enjoyed a celebration tea at the Theatre, too.
Friends’ Chairman Paul Harris opened the thank you evening with his own ‘thank you’ to Cilla and all volunteers: ‘It is thanks to your dedication that we have a theatre we can be proud of.’
Theatre Managing Director David Kast said Friends’ fundraising was vital and that it would be impossible to keep going without the efforts of volunteers.
Long service awards were presented to John and Diane Day, and Sara Sheath; entertainer Chris Brown sang and played guitar; and the hotel served a buffet to round off an enjoyable evening.
*At the time of going to press, Beryl Carr, who volunteers at a hospital café in Ealing, was – at the age of 104 - the oldest volunteer in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Mandy’s Top Ten
Friends Promotions Officer Mandy Beatty is our latest victim as we shine a spotlight on our Theatre volunteers.
1. What’s your role at Shanklin Theatre?
I am a member of the Prize Draw team selling tickets before the shows to raise funds to keep the theatre open. I also organise the social events, along with my partner Paul. This started three years ago with our first Christmas party then we decided to book Cinnamon Indian restaurant for a volunteers, staff, family and friends night out, and it became so popular we go there every 3 months, as well as to Dragon Pearl Chinese and Amici Italian restaurants in Shanklin.
We also organise an annual Summer Party and annual Christmas party.
I have also recently taken over as FOST Promotions Officer from Jacqui Robertson, and Katie and I distribute brochures and promotional materials.
2. How long have you been doing it?
My daughter Katie and I joined as volunteers in July 2021.
3. What do you love the most about it?
Making so many friends and being part of this great theatre community.
4. What makes it tough?
Working full time as well means I don’t have as much time as I would like to be able to work at more performances. I generally work two performances a week.
5. What were you doing before?
I am still working full time as a Senior Executive Assistant for a company called IQVIA. We are all home based now, and my team are in UK, Europe and USA.
Before this I worked for British Airways at Heathrow Airport as a Passenger Service Assistant then for Hewlett Packard as an Executive Assistant.
6. What do you get up to in your free time?
I don’t have much free time, but I do love to walk our two cockapoos Millie and Freddie, especially on the beach when the tide is out.
7. What’s your favourite place on the Island and why?
Shanklin, especially the beach towards Luccombe. Shanklin is such a friendly community. My 30-minute dog walk usually takes longer as I always meet someone I know and stop for a chat.
8. Where were you born and raised and what’s your favourite childhood memory?
I was born and grew up in Hounslow, West London which is directly under the flight path of Heathrow Airport. My favourite childhood memory was visiting my godmother who worked as one of Queen Elizabeth’s maids in Buckingham Palace. I was very young at the time and just remember the long corridors we had to walk to get to her room which overlooked The Mall, and how grand it all was.
9. Tell us something interesting about yourself that not many people know.
One of my maths teachers at secondary school was called Mrs Berners-Lee. I only found out after reading her obituary a few years ago that she was the mother of Sir Tim Berners-Lee who invented the world wide web.
10. If you could have one wish, what would it be?
I guess the most important thing is good health for all my friends and family, as without that we have nothing.
Many thanks to Mandy!
Repair and replacement – in the dark (and wet) month!
The Theatre’s January ‘dark period’ – with no shows on the schedule –turned into a golden opportunity to carry out vital work on the roof and windows. It proved to be a major project, but the technical and maintenance teams have been the stars of the show, as Managing Director David Kast explains…
Shanklin Theatre’s fly tower allows scenery to be flown in and out during performances. Cracks in the covering meant that rain came through, and despite buckets, umbrellas, and other containers, sometimes reached the stage during performances.
The Theatre’s ‘dark period’ was the ideal time to strip away the old roof covering and install a new one. The mobile phone masts had to be powered down, too, for safety reasons. January was one of the wettest on record, and progress was slowed, but fortunately the mast companies agreed to extend their shutdown periods.
Credit goes to roofer John Newton and his team, who worked through dreadful weather to get the job done. David added: ‘The Theatre sends sincere thanks to everyone involved in the planning and execution of this essential project.’
New smoke vents linked to the fire alarm system were also fitted. The old vents opened when there was a fire, but someone had to climb to the roof each time to shut them again. The new system can be reset from ground level.
The photograph shows a section of the newly installed roof covering.
To add to the workload, the stage lighting, fly tower equipment, ropes, and technical gear had to be removed to avoid water damage.
Technical Manager Graham Broadbent and his team took on the job of dismantling and reinstalling all this in time for the first show of the season on February 19.
Head of Maintenance Neil Reader reports on the window replacement.
The Theatre had planned for some time to replace the old metal windows, and finally got planning permission (needed because it is a listed building) in October 2024.
The work was made possible by a generous legacy, and Fabco Sanctuary Windows were commissioned to fit the five front windows.
Fabco supplied and fitted the new frames and glass, but the bulk of the work fell to our Maintenance Team. Between May and July 2025, we removed the windows, ordered new sills from Parkway Joinery, and carried out major repairs to the timber surrounds no mean feat since each frame is about nine feet high. The new sills were raised by 50mm to prevent future water damage and fitted with an underside drip.
Once the surrounds were primed and painted, Fabco installed the powder coated steel frames with toughened glass in two days, although another visit is scheduled for mastic sealing to complete the job.
This project has significantly improved the appearance of the building, and the
Maintenance Team is proud of what has been achieved. The team was also involved with some of the roof repair work, so a big thank you is due to Dave Jupe, Peter Tuppen, Geoff Klein and Chris Turner.
Pictures show one of the new windows (left) and work being carried out by the Maintenance Team (right).
David and Neil
We’re on the map!
Head of Stage Charlotte Henry was the proud recipient of a tea towel featuring the country’s biggest and best theatres, including ours of course!
Who doesn’t like a new tea towel? Especially one illustrated by a talented artist.
She said: ‘I absolutely love this amazing tea towel by an incredibly talented artist.’
>>The towel was illustrated by Eve Leoni Art.
Charlotte was certainly thrilled when a thoughtful friend bought her one for Christmas, featuring the theatres of the UK and Ireland.
She was even more delighted to see that Shanklin Theatre was deemed big enough and professional enough to be included, alongside venues like the Chichester Festival Theatre, the Mayflower, and the Theatre Royal at Windsor.
It’s only words…
When he’s not running the Box Office, Matt Day sets the challenging crosswords we feature in every edition of StageWrite.
Matt Day has been a word puzzler as far back as he can remember. It began with games of Scrabble, but then he was fascinated to watch his grandad doing the fiendishly tricky cryptic crosswords in the Sunday Telegraph – and making it look easy.
Matt decided to give it a go, too, and in 2001 was presented with an atlas after winning the Times Jumbo Crossword (still one of his favourites).
Fate lent a hand, as it often does, so that when Matt began volunteering at the theatre, he met someone in the Box Office who also had a passion for crosswords. That person gave him a ticket to see Jasper Carrott – and they were not easy to get hold of – so Matt decided to compile a crossword for him by way of a thank you.
That was about six years ago. At the time, his process was to make a random list of words, then work out the clues. But he soon switched to the idea of theming the puzzles around his favourite subjects – theatre (no surprise there), music and books.
Now, he makes a list of words of different lengths and makes his own grids on scraps of paper. He suspects he’s one of the few to do that, since the advent of computer programs that seem able to do just about anything for you.
‘I’m usually inspired by events and shows, but for this edition, I’m doing something a bit different.’
Find out what that is, by turning to p21.
Remembering John Fleming
Theatre Trustee Mike Beston pays tribute to John’s years of service to the theatre, the town, and the Island.
‘John was a dedicated public servant whose decades of commitment helped shape Shanklin and the wider Isle of Wight community. His work placed him at the centre of local decision-making, cultural preservation, and civic life, earning him recognition as one of the town’s most steadfast representatives.
‘As an Isle of Wight County Councillor, John held the tourism portfolio, contributing to policies and initiatives that strengthened the Island’s visitor economy an area central to Shanklin’s identity and prosperity. His efforts supported the town’s standing as one of the Island’s most popular seaside destinations.
‘He also served as a Shanklin Town Councillor and was remembered as one of its “familiar former Mayors.”
‘His retirement from the council was formally acknowledged in the Town Mayor’s address, which highlighted his long record of service and his unwavering dedication to the community.
‘Together with his wife, Lyn, John served as a community trustee of Shanklin Theatre, working with Isle of Wight Council and Shanklin Town Council to help secure the theatre’s future.
‘His longstanding involvement with the Rotary Club also formed an important part of his service to the town.
‘John played a central and long-standing role in the Shanklin Regatta, serving not only as a volunteer but as one of its key organisers and public representatives. His work helped sustain one of Shanklin’s oldest community traditions, and he was widely recognised for the time and energy he devoted to the event.
‘He was equally devoted to community remembrance. In February 2023, John took part in the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the WWII bombing of the Bay at Shanklin Cemetery. During the ceremony, he laid a named poppy in honour of Nina Wright, joining other local representatives in remembering those who lost their lives during the wartime raids.
‘His presence at such events reflected his deep respect for the town’s history and his belief in the importance of collective reflection.
‘John’s passing is a profound loss for Shanklin and the Isle of Wight. His years of service leave a legacy that will endure for many years to come.
‘We offer sincere thanks for his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the community he cared for so deeply. He will be remembered with lasting gratitude and respect by all who knew him.’
Vic’s Picks
Bags full of new clothes, prayers in church, and a few pints of Guinness… Vic Farrow recalls ‘going on tour’ with the legendary Martha Reeves.
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas’ discography includes memorable hits like Nowhere To Run, Dancing In The Street, Heatwave, Third Finger Left Hand and Jimmy Mack.
So, Vic was understandably elated when she said yes to an appearance at Shanklin Theatre in September 2014; and even more chuffed to be asked to show her round the Island on the afternoon before her performance.
Vic picks up the story…
‘It was a scorching hot day when I picked her up at the Channel View Hotel, and I knew it was going to be an experience when she came out wearing a massive fur coat and told me she couldn’t have the air conditioning on in the car because it would affect her voice.
‘I had a tour planned for her, but we’d only made it as far as the High Street when she spotted a clothes shop. Her manager was with her, and we drank coffee while she looked round. She had a scone with us and then we filled up the boot with the clothes she’d bought!
‘I had been told that Martha was religious, so I then took her to the church at St Lawrence. She fell in love with it and stayed there for ages, praying, and taking lots of photos.
‘I was aware that she was due back at the theatre for a sound check, but by then she was getting hungry, so we went to the Pointers in Newchurch. Well, she created a stir, as you can imagine! She had a meal, chatted with the locals, and that’s when I found out she loved Guinness. Three pints later, she was ready to move on…
‘I was getting worried about her sound check because it was now nearly four o’clock and she was supposed to be at the theatre at 4.30. But her manager told me not to worry, and we carried on with the tour.
‘I was melting in the heat, but she looked fine in her fur coat.
‘Then, just as we were getting back into Shanklin, she asked if she could see where I lived, so I drove there. She insisted on getting out and meeting my wife, Denise. You can imagine her reaction… she was washing up in the kitchen when I told her Martha Reeves was outside, wanting to meet her! I was watching the clock while they were having a nice chat.
‘We finally made it back to theatre at around 5.30, and, while I’d been panicking about the timings, she just breezed through the sound check, totally laid back.
‘At that time, Martha must have been in her early 70s, but she was amazing. And very likeable, too.
‘It was a day I will never forget, and I hope she still remembers her Isle of Wight tour.’
>> The band Martha and the Vandellas, known later as Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, was formed in 1957. Martha Reeves became lead vocalist in 1962, when one of the original members left. Six of the group's songs reached the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and 13 reached the top 20 on the R and B singles chart, including two number ones. Dancing in the Street was their first UK hit, and it has become one of the most played singles in music history.
>>Look out for another of Vic’s Picks!
Behind the scenes
Theatre tours are a fun and fascinating way to get to know Shanklin Theatre.
Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage? Well, there are plenty of opportunities for you and friends/family to learn about the theatre's history, and how it all works today. Here’s everything you need to know… numbers are limited to 12 people for each tour; tours will last about 75 minutes; entry is from the Box Office door on the right-hand side of the building; tours are suitable for children over 12 but they must be accompanied by an adult; tickets cost £10, and are available online at https://shanklintheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670921/e vents/428767585 or from the Box Office.
This year’s tour calendar looks like this:
Tuesday 3rd March 1.30pm
Thursday 23rd April 1.30pm
Monday 18th May 1.30pm
Tuesday 23rd June 1.30pm
Saturday 11th July 10.30am
Monday 14th Sept 1.30pm
Tuesday 6th Oct 1.30pm
Wednesday 11th Nov 1.30pm
Thursday 10th Dec 1.30pm
The tour will start with a short history video before the journey of discovery begins, and it includes the special chance to get on the stage itself. At the end of the tour, souvenirs will be available to buy as a memento of a great experience.
The tours are becoming very popular, so please book early to make sure of a place.
Gwyn Dawson’s
Quick Quiz
Gwyn resumes her popular alphabetbased quiz, and we are on the letter J.
All the answers include the name John.
1. Who wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps?
2. Which broadcaster is a patron of Shanklin Theatre?
3. Who was Led Zeppelin's drummer until his death aged 32?
4. Who plays the title character in the TV Series Grace?
5. Who wrote The Beggar's Opera?
6. Who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress?
7. Which poet penned the lines No Man Is An Island, Entire of Itself?
8. Who played bass guitar in The Who?
9. Who played Mr Humphries in Are You Being Served?
10. Who composed the opera Nixon in China?
Answers on p26
Building a thriving arts community
Many local groups now call the Performing Arts Centre their home.
The future of the Performing Arts Centre is now secured, and there are exciting plans for a modern arts, museum, and heritage space.
But already, the centre is home to an amazing range of activities, which has helped transform the building into a community hub.
Mike Beston, of the Theatre Trust, said: ‘The Centre was created to be a vibrant home for performing arts, community activity, and local heritage — a place where creativity thrives, and people come together. Every class, rehearsal, workshop, and performance helps fulfil our mission to support the arts and enrich life across Shanklin, the Bay, and the wider Island community.
‘We express our sincere appreciation to all the incredible groups who choose to use and support our centre.’
These include: Miss Ann Abe & Dance Vibez; Community Action Isle of Wight – The Bay Youth Project; Burlesque Chair Dance Isle of Wight with Coco Monroe; Dee Clayton & Deelite Fitness;
Suzy Morris Dance; and
Dance
AJ
Mike added: ‘We thank you all for your trust, your passion, and your continued support. Together, we are building a thriving arts community for Shanklin and the Isle of Wight.’
The centre – on Victoria Avenue - is operated by Shanklin Performing Arts Centre CIC, which was created to run the former Shanklin Library building as a dedicated hub for performing arts and community activities. It occupies the building formerly known as Shanklin Library, and before that as a local fire station.
Isle of Wight Council leased the property to the Shanklin Theatre and Community Trust, who transformed it into a centre dedicated to performing arts, community groups, and local heritage.
The Trust completed the purchase of the freehold from the Council in May 2022, securing the building’s future for the community.
The winners are…
Congratulations to the winners of our bi-monthly prize draw, held in January. 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 Rebecca
2nd L Atkinson
3rd J Tavill
4th Nikki
5th L Burford
6th J Cross
7th S Chambers
£500 Shanklin 04490
£200 Brading 04553
£100 Ryde 05594
£75 Shanklin 02844
£75 Shanklin 04592
£50 Surrey 05863
£50 Shanklin 01465
FOST Monthly Members’ Draw
The winners of the members’ draw for January were:
Sarah Bucher-Jones
Jenny Simmonds, and
Samantha Holmes
They each received £10 theatre vouchers
Spring Crossword
- fiendishly devised by Matt Day (look out for the special message in the shaded squares)
This edition's crossword is all about numbers, either in the clues or the answers. Where answers cross, 1's can be I's and zeroes can be O's. Be careful where 7 down and 25 across join... this sum helps confirm the number at 7 down:(24 down + 29 down) x 5
Answers on p26
ACROSS
1. _______ One Hundred, band who had a hit with Love Plus One in 1981 (7)
4. See 29 down
9. One of Jupiter’s moons; number represented by X in Roman numerals (2)
11. American company famous for a trademarked lubricant and penetrating oil (2-2)
13. Fahrenheit ___, a 1953 dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury (3)
14. Popular model of Citroen nicknamed the Tin Snail (3)
17. English 1990’s boy band named after the Walthamstow postcode (4, 2)
18. 1980’s TV drama about women held in a Japanese prisoner of war camp (5)
20. See picture clue A (2-2)
22. Postcode of the Walford area in Eastenders; a cleaner type of petrol (3)
23. Band famous for hits I’m Not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday (4)
25. Serial killer crime thriller based on the deadly sins (stylised title) (5)
27. Irish band reflected on Irish singer’s number one Nothing Compares __ (2)
28. The ___, American band who had hits with Rock Lobster and Love Shack (4)
31. Stanley Kubrick sci-fi film released in 1968 (4, 1, 5, 7)
35. And 38 across. __ ___ Balloons – number 1 UK hit for Nena in 1984 (2, 3)
36. The ____, 1976 horror thriller featuring Damien who had a 666 birthmark (4)
37. Australian pop singer whose tenth album was called X (5) 38. See 35 across
40. __ 90, late 60’s children’s sci-fi TV series, about a schoolboy who becomes a spy (3)
41. Male vocalists appearing at Shanklin Theatre in July with Phantoms of the Popera (2)
42. A 3D shape; any number to the power of three (4)
43. And 45 across. Disaster movie where a hijacked plane crashes in the ocean (7, 2)
46. Speed in RPM at which LP’s are played (2)
49. Road in USA which crosses eight states and is popular for road trips (5, 2)
50. See 6 down
DOWN
1. ITV children’s educational entertainment show hosted by Fred Dinenage (3)
2. Torture chamber in Orwell’s 1984; TV show where stars name their pet hates (4, 3)
3. English reggae band who took their name from an unemployment form (4)
5. Express train line under construction between London and Birmingham (3)
6. And 50 across. Searchers hit written by Lieber & Stoller, ___ ____ Number 9 (4, 6)
7. Haunted hotel suite in The Shining; and a 2012 documentary analysing that film (4, 3)
8. Abbreviation for number (2)
10. A series of benefit concerts in July 2005 which Pink Floyd reunited for (4, 1)
12. 1995 hit by Pulp with a chorus starting ‘’Let’s all meet up in the year… (5, 4)
15. English pop-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979 (5, 2)
16. 1957 film about a jury deliberating a murder case (2, 5, 3)
19. Doctor Who’s robotic dog companion (2)
21. Text for play or film; The ____, Irish band whose third album was titled #3 (6)
24. Speed in RPM at which vinyl singles are played (2)
26. New tube station opened on Northern Line in 2021, Nine ____ (4)
28. Missing word from Spice Girls number one hit: 2 _____ 1 (6)
29. And 4 across. BBC sitcom featuring the far from average Porter family (1, 5, 1, 8)
30. AI character in 31 across who malfunctions and is shut down by crew (3, 4)
32. Abbreviation given to the IT issue also known as the millennium bug (3)
33. Late 90’s pop group who had hits including Reach and Don’t Stop Movin (1, 4, 1)
34. Highly classified US airbase located in Nevada (4, 2)
36. James Bond’s three digit codename (3)
39. German artist who painted The Four Apostles and Martydom of the Ten Thousand (5)
41. Annual political forum held by European nations, USA, Canada and Japan (2)
42. See picture clue B (1-3) 44. German word for 38 across (3)
47. A secret code number used to access an ATM or online bank account (3)
48. At 230 miles, the longest motorway in the UK - entirely within England (2)
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
The message spelled out is CILLA USHERETTE AT 100.
ACROSS
1. Haircut 4. Children 11. WD40 13. 451 14. 2CV 17. East 17 18. Tenko 20. R2-D2
22. E20 23. 10CC 25. Se7en 27. 2U 28. B52s 31. 2001: A Space Odyssey 35. 99 36. Omen 37. Kylie 38. Red 40. Joe 41. G4 42. Cube 43. Airport 45. 77. 46. 33 49. Route 66. 50. Potion
DOWN
1. How 2. Room 101 3. UB40 5. HS2 6. Love 7. Room 237 8. No 10. Live 8
12. Disco 2000 15. Level 42 16. 12 Angry Men 19. K9 21. Script 24. 45 26. Elms 28. Become 29. 2 Point 4 30. HAL 9000 32. Y2K 33. S Club 7 34. Area 51 36. 007 39. Durer 41. G7 42. C-3P0 44. Rot 47. Pin 48. M6
Gwyn’s Quiz
1. Buchan
2. Suchet
3. Bonham
4. Simm
5. Gay
6. Bunyan
7. Donne
8. Entwistle
9. Inman
10. Adams
Friends of Shanklin Theatre (FOST)
Organisational Structure
Executive Committee:
Chairman – Paul Harris
Friends Secretary – Liz Hinkes
Friends Treasurer – Peter Frankling (Ashley Turner from April 1st)
Friends Promotions Officer – Mandy Beatty
Friends Events Officer – Moira Erwin
Contact: FOSTpromotion@shanklintheatre.com
Stage-Write Editor - Kevin Wilson
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