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Gladstone Theatre Trust

The Gladstone Theatre is situated in the garden village of Port sunlight in Wirral. It is run by the Gladstone Theatre Trust - a voluntary organisation - and presents both Amateur and Professional Shows

 

 

Gladstone Theatre photo

 

We have two resident Societies ( Port Sunlight Players and Bebington Dramatic Scociety ) who perform Comedy, Drama,Musicals, Pantomimes and all aspects of Youth work

 

The theatre is used by Local Operatic Societies, Musical Groups, Youth Organisations, and Dancing Schools. Each Spring there is a well established Drama Festival covering Youth and Adult work

 

The Trust arranges an interesting mixed programme of Choral Work, Jazz, Folk and Clasical Concerts. Local Celebrities and Star names appear for One Night Stands. The Theatre is also used for meetings, seminars, rehearsals etc.

 

We aim to provide a Community Theatre with a warm and friendly atmosphere for the residents of Wirral.

 

 

Friends Of Gladstone Theatre

We need to extend our group of enthusiasts who love the Theatre, but do not wish to perform themselves.

HOW CAN I HELP ?

By becoming a Friend of Gladstone Theatre your practical support will make a very important contribution towards maintaining the high standards of the Theatre.

We need Auditorium Stewards who would welcome patrons, sell programmes, ice cream and refreshments.

We need Bar Staff and Maintenance Helpers. We need people with skills in Technical and Design work, Administration, Catering, Wardrobe creation and maintenance, and the ability to handle a paintbrush !!

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES

  • Concessionary Theatre Ticket Rates for all 'Friends'
  • Priority Bookings - advance mailing of new season's brochures to allow early booking, ahead of the general public
  • Stewarding - put your name down for a particular show you want to see - and see it free of charge !!
  • Membership of the Gladstone Theatre Trust with full voting rights and all privileges
  • A regular Newsletter giving updated information and news of happenings in the Theatre.

ALL THIS FOR JUST ...

  • £9.50 for Friends aged 18 and over
  • £15.00 for joint membership at the same address
  • £5.00 for students upto the age of 16

Pick up an application form at the Theatre, fill it in and send it of to the Secretary (address on form ) or simply hand it to one of the Stewards in the Auditorium

JOIN THE FRIENDS AND START TO REALLY ENJOY COMING TO YOUR THEATRE

Bebington Dramatic Society

A resident society at the Gladstone Theatre and annually they present 4 plays. Comedy, Drama, Farce and Thrillers are on the bill of fayre.

Port Sunlight Players

A Resident Society, The Port Sunlight Players is one of the oldest established amateur companies on the Wirral. Their first production was in 1921. Each year they produce two Plays a Pantomime and a Musical