Friends Of Shanklin Theatre

‘The Friends of Shanklin Theatre (FOST) are an increasing group of followers from the Isle of Wight and beyond who have Shanklin Theatre at heart.

Become a Friend of the Theatre

By becoming a Friend, you will help fund essential work required to keep Shanklin Theatre open while receiving excellent benefits as follows:

• Discounts on tickets on selected shows. A FOST member can buy up to 4 tickets at discounted price. Look on the latest Theatre brochure, the Theatre website and posters to find out the shows with discounted tickets for FOST.
• FOST Newsletter “Stage-Write” which brings the latest news on FOST and the theatre.
• Priority bookings whenever possible. FOST members have the opportunity for a short while generally a day or two to buy tickets in advance of the general public. The members are notified by email.
• A monthly Members’ draw of 3 x £10 theatre vouchers. The draw is free and the membership number is automatically added to the draw. The draws are taking place in the Box Office on the last Friday of each month. See the winners of the latest draw here .
• No fees to exchange tickets for the same show. For non members, the fee remains at £2 per ticket.
• Advance notice of forthcoming big shows, when possible. Members will be notified in advance by email of the date the tickets are going on sale. This gives the opportunity to be one of the first to buy tickets.

The annual subscription fees are as follows:

Friend £15

Patron £25, £30, £50, £100

Additional Patron benefits:

• Name on poster in the Bar and in the quarterly FOST newsletter
• An invitation to a biennial Thank You evening at the Theatre

Corporate £100

Click to join the Friends  or contact the Box Office during opening hours. Note: an email address for communication is required in order to join the Friends.

Volunteering

Many Friends are also dedicated volunteers, helping with the day-to-day running of the Theatre.

Link to volunteering: link

FOST is a subsidiary of Shanklin Theatre & Community Trust, Registered Charity No. 1146834.