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Theatre in Newquay Fancy visiting the theatre whilst your in Newquay? Lane Theatre is owned and operated by Newquay Dramatic Society. We are a Registered Charity (No.280786) and the theatre is run by the members for the benefit of the local community. Newquay Dramatic Society was founded in May 1931 and we have been presenting plays continuously since that date. The Society bought the former Lane Village Hall in 1981 and we have been improving and adapting it ever since. In 1999 we received substantial National Lottery funding which enabled us to extend the building and improve facilities both behind and in front of the curtain. We now have an intimate 136 seat theatre of which we are very proud. We are very grateful to the "Friends of the Cosy Nook Theatre" (alas no longer in existence), Prosper (Devon & Cornwall TEC) and Restormel Borough Council for their assistance. There is ample free parking, the licensed "Cosy Nook" bar and amenities for our friends with disabilities including dedicated parking spaces, ramped access, toilet facilities and hearing loops. Coffees and ices are available during the interval. Smoking is permitted only in the bar. We are delighted to have Phillip Schofield as an Honorary Patron. Eric Chappell writer of television classics such as "Rising Damp", "Only When I Laugh" & "Duty Free" has been so impressed with our productions that he has become an Honorary Patron of the Society. Eric has visited the theatre for the last three years. He attended the dress rehearsal and opening night of "Summer End" (the second play in our 2002 Summer Season) and was very pleased with our production of his latest play (since published by Samuel French Ltd.). We are very proud to have staged the World Premiere of this play which, to Eric's delight, was so well received by our audiences. Of the cast he said - "They were magnificent". BBC Radio Cornwall's Jane Friggins hailed this production as "a major coup for Cornwall". In 2004 we staged the 'world premiere' of his latest play "Passing Strangers". We are very proud of our close association with this leading figure in English theatre. Normally we stage four shows a year. In addition to the two plays in our 20 week Summer season we present more serious productions in the Spring and Autumn. We also enter a play each year in the All England Theatre Festival of One Act Plays and in 2001 reached the English semi-final with an original work "Burtenshaw" by local author Larry Faulkner directed by his son David. During the run of each show we stage a Charity Performance in aid of local good causes. To date we have raised in excess of £60,000. This is our way of saying "thank you" to the people of Newquay for the support they give us. For advance bookings and further information please use: Telephone: 01637 876945 Website: www.lanetheatre.co.uk e-mail: lanetheatre@btopenworld.com We welcome group bookings and coach parties, Concessions available - please enquire for details, we have ample free parking. Whilst you're here... Have you explored Virtual Newquay, checked out what's events are coming up in our Events Calendar and whats been going on lately on the Newquay Blog?? If you'd like to see your business advertised here on Newquay's Finest please click advertise your business Newquay's Finest - Cornwall - Surf the net in style!! |
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