Isle of Wight theatre gala night marks 50th anniversary

The event was attended by members and actors past and present, including Barbara Forer, who was part of the cast of the Apollo’s first official show, Hotel Paradiso, in 1972.

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There was fizz and canapes, as well as entertainment including songs from the shows, performed by Anthea Weekes, who sang from such varied performances as Guys and Dolls; The Boy Friend; Fiddler On The Roof; By George, it's Gerschwin and The Selki Wife. 

There was also a scene from Hotel Paradiso, which was read by Fiona and Paul Gwinnett, Ian Moth and Carole Crow.

Maureen and David Carr putting on the glitz for the theatre's 5oth anniversary. Photo: Pamela Parker.

The evening was compered by Amy Burns and also included a speech by the theatre’s artistic director, Helen Reading.

The event was due to be held earlier in September, to coincide with the anniversary of the opening of Hotel Paradiso, but was put back as a mark of respect, following the death of the Queen.

• The Apollo Theatre is a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain (LTG) and performs a full season of shows on the Isle of Wight every year. It has a thriving youth theatre too. Click here to visit the theatre website to see more.