Friends of the Playhouse

The Friends Of The Playhouse is run as a completely independent organisation which was established in 1990 to assist The Playhouse Trust in its efforts to convert the derelict Playhouse Cinema into a new Arts Centre.

The Friends have raised substantial funds to equip and maintain the theatre – buying the lighting board and cinema projector, decorating the dressing rooms, assisting with the purchase of new seating, and many other projects.

Members pay a small annual subscription, and in return receive a discount of 50p on their tickets for all film screenings and professional events promoted by The Playhouse Trust. On our 'what's on' page, these events are easily identifiable by this symbol

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discount

Members also receive three mailings a year giving them full information about The Playhouse programme.

There are occasional social events, and members of the Friends often act as stewards at performances and help distribute leaflets and posters. If you have the time and energy to help us in this way then please enquire at the box office during normal opening hours.

The Friends has its own constitution and an AGM is held every Autumn. Copies of the constitution are available from the Box Office.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
  • Family Membership £15
  • Adult Individual £10
  • Concession
    (Senior Citizen / Child / Student) £8
  • Senior Citizen & Spouse £12

Subscriptions can be paid at the Box Office. Please complete and submit the attached form. All renewals are due on April 1st, but members joining after October 1st qualify for extended membership until April 1st of the following year.

Please remember that these suggested rates are minimum guidelines only. We keep subscription rates very low to encourage as many people as possible to join. Many members choose to pay more and their generous support is greatly appreciated.

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application form as a PDF file

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To become a Friend of the Playhouse, please call in at the box office or telephone us on 01665 510785.
The Playhouse is an exciting venture - a centre for the whole community that caters for all tastes and interests. The Friends of the Playhouse is a chance for local people to feel fully involved and it really could not be easier to join.