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:
- Anita Harris – performer, actress, singer and star of stage and screen.
- Ben Stock – a consummate entertainer – he sings, he acts, he plays the piano and he’s also very funny.
- Jamie Wilson – producer of West End musicals including Sister Act the Musical and South Pacific.
- Mark Fox – Director of Drury Lane Theatre.
- David Wood – famous for adapting children’s stories like The Tiger Who Came to Tea and many more.
- Sue Douglas – West End actress and funny lady.
- Simon Sladen, Senior Curator of Theatre and Performance at the V & A.
- Richard Allam – actor
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: Robin Hood, Sunny Afternoon, Fawlty Towers, Top Hat and The Magnificent Music Hall.
In the West End we have seen: The Producers, Sleeping Beauty, Evita, The Importance of Being Ernest, Cinderella and Paddington
At other theatres we have seen: The Last Laugh – Richmond Theatre, The Payers Music Hall – Wiltons Theatre – Cinderella – Richmond Theatre.
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.