Friends Events

The Friends of Renewal Arts hold regular events and performances in their studio theatre at Greencoat Place, London. To be kept informed about upcoming events and receive reports of past events you can become a Friend for an annual membership fee of £20. A good number of the friends live overseas or far from London and can seldom if ever come to it’s events, but are inspired by this work and spirit. Their continued support is invaluable.

History

The Friends were launched in 1964 as “The Friends of Westminster Theatre”. The aim was to support the plays at the theatre and was expressed in these words: “To encourage the growth of character that is essential if civilisation is to survive.” For some 13 years the Friends raised money every Christmas for children’s homes from across the country to send parties to “Give a Dog a Bone”, the pantomime written by Peter Howard, and to the C.S. Lewis “Narnia” plays. The Friends also supported the “Day of London Theatre” programme for schools.

In 1999 they moved to their present home, the Barn Theatre at 24 Greencoat Place - a studio theatre where they continued their aims under the name “Friends of Westminster Productions”, arranging rehearsed play readings, concerts, lectures and other artistic events and continuing its regular newsletter. With the growth of Renewal Arts they changed its name to “Friends of Renewal Arts” and look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary in 3 years’ time.

Chairman: Stanley Kiaer
Treasurer: Tony Thomas
Secretary: Daphne Horder