The easiest (and most entertaining) way to support Bench Theatre is to come and see our productions. More information about forthcoming performances is on our home page. If you already come along, please help us further by spreading the word and bringing your friends.
Especially if you're interested in getting involved, one of the best ways to get the measure of the company is to come along and meet us at a show or a club night. Many new members have told us how welcome and included we've made them feel, and the social life which can go with becoming a Bench member is an added bonus. You can find out most things about us from our website too; reading about our history and our productions will give you a feel for the sort of company we are. If you would like to join, we are always keen to welcome new members, both active on and off the stage.
There are two types of Membership:
Full membership is necessary to perform on stage or assist backstage. Full members are also able to propose plays for production and vote at play selection meetings. (The play selection process is open and democratic.)
Back Bench membership is offered to those who wish to join and support the Bench, see our productions, but not actively be involved in staging them.
Both classes of membership offer:
Full annual membership costs £40.00, BackBench annual membership costs £30. (Concessions for the unwaged, i.e. students, retired etc).
To join, either come along to a club-night, contact the membership secretary or download our membership form and return it together with your payment to:
Bench Theatre, PO Box 144, HAVANT.
(Please note that membership cards are sent out with the next edition of our Bench Press newsletter which comes out approximately 1-2 weeks before each production.)