When you join us you can become more involved with New Wimbledon Theatre hear monthly talks from theatre directors, actors or costume designers, join in our twice a year theatre quiz nights, enjoy annual parties featuring professional entertainers and of course, take advantage of amazing ticket concessions.
On the last Tuesday of every month we meet at Drake House, 44 St George’s Road, Wimbledon SW19 4ED, at 7.30 pm for a drink with members and an informal talk from someone connected to the theatre.
In the past our speakers have included:
- Simon Sladen, Senior Curator of Theatre and Performance, at the V & A (right)
- David Wood, famous for adapting children’s stories for the stage like The Tiger Who Came To Tea and many more.
- Roger Allam, actor
- Trevor Collins the designer who created costumes for the production of Cats and many more
- Richard Wooderson, front of house manager
- Ferris and Milnes the international singing duo
- Peter Glanville, Artistic Director of the Polka Theatre
- Matthew Kelly, entertainer (shown below with our chairman)
Craig Revel Horwood starred in the Christmas Panto, Cinderella at NWT, seen here with FF Joint Chairman Mark Galloway
As a group we benefit from great discounts to see popular productions at New Wimbledon Theatre plus West End and regional theatres.
- At NWT in the past year we have seen: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Bodyguard, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fisherman’s Friends, Calendar Girls, Annie, Cinderella and The Magnificent Music Hall – performed on stage ‘Cabaret style’ presented by Jan Hunt
Recently we have enjoyed West End productions including:
- Noises Off – The Phoenix Theatre
- The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium
- Crazy for You – Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Shrek the Musical – Eventim Apollo
- Peter Pan – London Pallidum
We’ve also made group visits to Normansfield Theatre, Teddington to see:
- The Magnificent Music Hall – presented by our President, Jan Hunt
Every year we enjoy a number of special events including:
- Quiz Nights – twice a year we enjoy quiz night suppers hosted by the playwright David Wood.
- A Christmas Party – our annual party in December, held at the Taste Restaurant, is always a special occasion with entertainment provided by Jan Hunt and her Paper Moon Company.
- A New Year Lunch –we all enjoy a catch up at this January lunch followed by seeing the Magnificent Music Hall at NWT.
Curtain Up is our members-only quarterly magazine giving updates on past, present and future activities and outings organised by The Founder Friends of New Wimbledon Theatre.