About us
Our mission & brand values
To provide engaging, inclusive and entertaining
professional theatre for local community audiences
and beyond. To keep the tradition of weekly
summer repertory theatre alive in the UK and give
opportunities to new talent in the sector.
Professional
Provide a high-quality professional experience for theatre goers both onstage
and offstage, at all points of contact
Inclusive
Deliver accessible, wide-ranging and affordable theatre, encouraging new and diverse audiences, as well as satisfying
our long-standing audience
Community
Bring creative wellbeing to people through our productions; enhance community spirit by engaging local people in the running of the
theatre, and bring business into our town
Talent
Support careers in the wider theatre industry by providing professional opportunities for new talent both onstage and behind the scenes
Heritage
Celebrate our heritage as a producing house and keep the art of summer repertory theatre alive in the UK, bringing old as well
as new works to our stage
Our charity
Frinton Summer Theatre is a registered charity. Every penny received in ticket sales, grant, sponsorship and donations goes back into ensuring the theatre can continue to produce a summer season year on year.
Our Trustees
Our Patron
Jane Asher
“I’ve always felt proud to be part of the long list of actors who began their stage careers in Frinton, and I am even more proud to have been given the special honour of becoming the next Patron, following in the footsteps of my eminent predecessor.”
Jane Asher takes over the patronage of Frinton Summer Theatre from renowned stage and screen actor Richard Wilson, who has been supporting the Theatre for many years.