Information about the Big Lottery fund

The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of all National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund aims to enable others to make real improvements to the lives of disadvantaged people and the wellbeing of communities, through fair and open funding of people, projects and programmes.

Theatre Tours or talks

Do you belong to a group or organisation? Would you be interested in bringing your group to have a look behind the scenes at Sheppey Little Theatre? Would you like us to come and talk to your group? If the answer to any of these questions is yes call Janys or Jeremy Thornton on 01795 873491 to book a date or discuss your requirements.

Friends of Sheppey Little Theatre launched 18th February 2011

Sheppey Little Theatre launched its new Friends Scheme on 18 February 2011. The aims of Friends of Sheppey Little Theatre (FoSLT) are to raise money for improving facilities at the theatre, creating new publicity opportunities and to make links with like minded individuals, businesses and groups to further these aims.

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It's showtime!!! What's on?

Printer friendly - what's on

Information and tickets (unless otherwise stated) from Sheerness Times Guardian, 44 High Street, Sheerness; Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm only but not Tuesdays. Telephone 01795 580300

Doors open

Doors open half an hour before performances begin.

February 2012

Thursday 2 February (7.30pm)

The Gunpowder Works presents Los Salvadores - The Flowing Wheels

performance 7.30, tickets £5, available from www.lossalvadores.co.uk

March 2012

Friday 9 March (7.30pm)

Sheppey Entertainments Association Quiz Night

Call Derek on 873056 or Martin on 665970 to book a table

Saturday 24 March (7.30pm)

Sheppey Entertainments Association Fund Raising Show

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

April 2012

Sunday 1 April (1.00pm to 3.30pm)

Sheppey Entertainments Association Craft Fair

performance 7.30pm, admission free. Call Janys on 873491 to book a stall £5.

May 2012

Saturday 12 May (7.30pm)

Newington Concert Party: This is the Moment

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

Friday 18 May (7.30pm)

Isle of Sheppey Singers present Rhythm and Romance

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

Saturday 19 May (7.30pm)

Isle of Sheppey Singers present Rhythm and Romance

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

September 2012

Saturday 15 September (7.30pm)

4 of a Kind present tba

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

Weekend Friday 21 - Sunday 23 September

Promenade Festival

More details to follow

Saturday 29 September (7.30pm)

Memory Lane present Nostalgia in War and Peace

performance 7.30pm, tickets £5, no concessions, Sheerness Times Guardian office Box office

More Information

  • Contact us
  • Find us
  • Friends
  • Hire us
  • Help us
  • More news
  • History
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  • History
  • See Sheppey Little Theatre on You Tube

    Regular theatre users

  • All Theatre Groups
  • Four of a Kind
  • Meyrick Minstrels
  • Muddlarks drama
  • Newington Concert Party
  • Sheppey Singers
  • Picture Galleries

    Click on the below links to go through to Picture galleries, these will be added to soon.

  • Picture Gallery 1 - Constructing the lift
  • Picture Gallery 2 - Past Shows
  • Picture Gallery 3 - Aladdin - Jan 2010
  • Picture Gallery 4 - Swale Arts Bursary - Feb 2010
  • Picture Gallery 5 - Muddlarks - Sea Breezes/Sarah
  • Theatre art

    Some volunteers at the theatre paint or sculpt, here is a showcase of some of their work

  • Janys Thornton (page 1)
  • Janys Thornton (page 2)
  • Linda Rogout
  • Gary Pike (page 1)
  • Gary Pike (page 2)
  • Marian Brend
  • Richard Jeferies and friends
  • What do you think?

    Let us know what you think, what did you like about the theatre? On a limited budget how can we improve what we do? Click the below link to send us your suggestions. Don't send us any queries on this e-mail please direct these to Judy Ketley the Theatre's Secretary.

    e-mail for feedback

    Your feedback

    What the papers say

  • Local news coverage
  • Interview with BRFM - October 2010

    Click here for interview

    Next on

    Los Salvadores - The Flowing Wheels

    See main column for times and ticket details

    More news

    Actors wanted

    Do you want to do some acting?

  • Click here for more info
  • Muddlarks Drama group appeared on local radio BR FM, click the above link for more information including a link to their radio performance on You Tube.

    StageStruck are seeking new recruits

  • Click here for more info
  • St Johns ambulance

    St John's Ambulance are always in attendance at our shows. Here is a link to their website:

    St John's Ambulance - Sheppey

    Theatre now fully accessible to all

    Sheppey Little Theatre is now fully accessible for wheelchair users and others with mobility problems. Entry to the theatre foyer is via a ramp, theatre staff operate a lift to take patrons to the auditorium with space for wheelchairs. There are disabled toilets in the bar area. This work has been completed thanks to the National Lottery (lift) and Grassroots (ramp). The toilets were funded by other fundraising and have been in the theatre for 18 months.

    Your little theatre

    Sheppey Little Theatre has been run by volunteers since 1975. The building is a lot older as it was opened as a church hall in 1891. It was purchased in 1969 for £1000 and after lots of hard work and help from many local businesses Sheppey Little Theatre was opened by the Minister for the Arts, Hugh Jenkins, MP on Saturday 25 October 1975.

    We rely on people supporting us by coming to see shows and those who are generous enough to make donations. Sheppey Little Theatre is run by the community for the community.