Friends of The Eastgate

Like many arts organisations, the Eastgate is extremely fortunate to have a dedicated “Friends” organisation which provides vital support to fundraising efforts and forms a community at the heart of the theatre. The Friends of the Eastgate is a separate organisation and registered charity, set up to provide year-round support for the theatre and its community through raising from its own membership subscriptions, donations, and events.

Fun events are staged throughout the year and, so far, have included Friends sharing food, quiz nights, Christmas markets, film nights, the Friends lottery, garden parties & tea parties, a race night, gin tasting evening, and a car boot sale just to name a few. We are always on the lookout for new Friends and new fun ideas.

All events are advertised on a dedicated noticeboard in the theatre foyer. There is also a quarterly emailed Newsletter and occasional invitations from the theatre.

Your membership means so much to the theatre. The Eastgate relies on the support of its Friends to fund various essential items such as an upgraded IT system, a new printer, a dishwasher for the cafe. LED lighting in the auditorium, a heating pump replacement, and a lifesaving community defibrillator at the entrance. Over each of the last 10 years the Friends have raised an average of £14,000 per year and a whopping £16,547 over this last year. All thanks to the Friends community coming together.

To become a Friend of the Eastgate, the cost of membership is £35 per annum – To join hit the button at the top of the page or drop into box office.