Peter Coleman, Chair of Friends of Shanklin Theatre pays tribute to Ivan Needham.
“Ivan leaves a legacy which we can all applaud. His diligence to ensure that the Friends of Shanklin Theatre accounts were immaculately kept and that the financial priorities were strictly adhered to will never be bettered.
Softly spoken and always easily approachable as the Treasurer of the ‘Friends’, Ivan was the team member you could always count upon.
The many hours he spent with the finances, were only part of his contribution to the theatre, he worked with the Box Office team helping with the expanding numbers attending shows, and was often in one of his preferred seats in the theatre watching another favourite show.
We pay tribute to Ivan and Doreen, who was his pillar of support. He will be greatly missed by us all”.
Peter Coleman
