NEW! forest forge theatre company friends scheme

Since 1981 Forest Forge Theatre Company has been developing and delivering theatre, workshops and outreach programmes to local communities and beyond. Our work aids mental health, well-being and development. As a charity we rely heavily on kind donations and funding to be able to deliver our work.

Support Forest Forge Theatre from just £3 per month!

The Forest Forge Theatre Friends Scheme is a monthly donation of your choice (starting from £3). Simply set up your monthly payments and enjoy the perks of being a Friend.

By becoming a Friend of Forest Forge Theatre not only will you be supporting our extensive work in the community creating theatre and changing lives, you’ll also;

  • Receive exclusive invites to select performances and workshops;
  • Receive invitations to special Forest Forge events, previews and receptions;
  • Receive our exclusive ‘Friends’ newsletters and updates;
  • Be able to use a 15% discount on venue hire at our Ringwood Theatre.

To become a Friend simply download and complete our Friends Membership Form

Here are some of our current projects:

  • Our extensive participation programme cater for all ages from 18 month old.
  • We work with local schools to deliver workshops, projects and drama classes.
  • Our ground breaking 20-year partnership with Salisbury Hospice works with palliative care patients to offer a fun
    and creative workshop.
  • Our termly Waterside club offers young settled travellers and children in the community the chance to take part in
    drama activities they wouldn’t normally have access to.
  • Our rural touring shows take professional family-fun theatre into the heart of communities.
  • By developing our base in the heart of the New Forest we offer a Cultural Hub for local, regional and international
    artists.

People reached per year

30,000+

Participants per year

800+

Venues visited per year

58+

Testimonials

“Forest Forge has always been the highlight of my week…its an escape from whatever s*** is going on in life and at times I have definitely needed that.”
Youth Theatre Member
The games we play have been a major part of the experience of Act Your Age for me because you really can forget your worries and be a child again…For someone who occasionally suffers from depression AYA is enormously therapeutic.
Act Your Age Member