As part of the recent safety upgrades at the theatre, a newly formed walkway linking the Balcony stairway to an external safety route has been created, in the event of any emergency, this walkway can be opened to allow people to leave the building more quickly and safely should the need arise. The circular opening …
The roof above the foyer at the entrance to Shanklin Theatre has, like other parts of the building, come to the end of its useful life. The foyer below has been beautifully redecorated in recent times and there was risk of damaging this decor due to the ageing roof starting to leak again, despite being …
Historically, there were no pedestrian direction signs to Shanklin Theatre. Considering the growing importance of the Theatre to Shanklin and to the Isle of Wight, it was felt this oversight would be best corrected. The Shanklin Theatre & Community Trust therefore ordered and funded three new ‘finger signs’, and, working closely in co-operation with Ian …
The wonderful people from the GKN Aerospace Employees Charity Fund have very kindly donated £1000 towards our replacement ‘Legs’ on our theatre stage. The Legs are large pieces of cloth that are designed to mask backstage areas of a theatre from spectators. They are designed for a variety of specific purposes and come in several types; many are made …
SHANKLIN THEATRE EARNS TRIPADVISOR’S 2017 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW Anthony Wood, Shanklin Theatre Community Trust & Shanklin Theatre Secretary today announced that Shanklin Theatre had received the 2017 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have consistently achieved great traveler reviews …
In April this year, we received a message from Kathryn Grimes who was instrumental in setting up the Wight Brainy Bunch Charity Organisation. Kathryn set up the charity following her husband’s diagnosis of a brain tumour back in 2015, the charity is designed to provide support for Isle of Wight families affected by brain tumours. …
Companies from across the Island celebrated success on Friday 2nd December at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence 2016. A glitzy evening at Cowes Yacht Haven was kicked off with a speech from president Geoff Underwood, who highlighted how tumultuous the year had been, before praising Island businesses for punching …
The nominations for the 2016 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence. The shortlist celebrates the best in Island business and reflects a wide range of sectors and companies of every size, from start-ups to international businesses. There are two nominations each for Brightbulb Design, English Heritage – Osborne, Isle of Wight …
Shanklin Town Council donates £4000 for Shanklin Theatre window repairs In recognition of the increasing benefits Shanklin Theatre brings to Shanklin, the Town Council has very kindly donated £4000 to pay for ongoing repairs to the Theatre’s windows, which have lasted well but are in need of serious overhaul. Assisting with the handover of the …
A Wonderful Letter from the “Baby” of the Company Janet Sandys-nee-Derry It was the summer season of 1956; Shanklin Theatre was home to Barry O’Brien’s repertory company “The Shanklin Theatre Company” presenting a season of West End play successes and offering a different play each week. Among the cast was a young twenty one year …
