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The Brookside Theatre is a non-profit organisation and all events are staged to raise money for the Romford War Memorial Social Club.
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THEATRE 2015
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For contribution to
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Wednesday, 6 January 2021 - Further closure of the theatre.
Due to the latest national lockdown announcement, sadly the theatre will remain closed until 1st April 2021.
We
very
much
look
forward
to
resuming
our
2021
programme
as
soon
as
possible
and
would
like
to
thank
our
patrons,
volunteers
and
friends
for
their
continued
support,
patience
and
hard
work
throughout
these
incredibly
difficult
times.
If
you
hold
tickets
for
a
future
performance
please
bear with us and refrain from contacting the box office; if your show is affected we will contact you.
Please stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Saturday, 31 October 2020 - Temporary closure of the theatre.
Following this evening’s announcement
we will sadly be closing the theatre from Monday 2 November until Thursday 3 December
.
On
government
advice,
our
offices
will
also
be
closed.
If
you
have
tickets
booked
for
any
event
that
was
due
to
take
place
during
this
time,
we
ask
that
you
do
not
contact
us
,
instead
wait
for
us
to
get
in
touch
with
you.
If
you
do
have
to
contact
us,
we
ask
that
you
only
do
so
via
email
as,
due
to high volumes, we are unable to answer box office telephone enquiries at this time.
We
do
share
your
disappointment
and
frustration
but
the
safety
and
enjoyment
of
our
friends
and
patrons
will
always
be
our
main
priority
and
we thank everyone for their support and patience at this difficult time. Stay safe and well and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Please
note
that
tickets
are
still
on
sale
for
our
big
Christmas
production,
THE
WIZARD
OF
OZ
and
all
subsequent
performances
in
2021.
Tickets can be purchased online.
The situation is changing fast, but up-to-date information can be found on the
gov.uk website
.
Friday, 18 September 2020 - NHS Test and Trace.
To
help
reduce
the
spread
of
coronavirus
(Covid-19),
the
Theatre
are
legally
required
to
record
the
contact
details
of
all
Patrons,
for
NHS
Test
and
Trace
purposes.
If
a
Patron
does
not
wish
to
share
this
information,
they
will
be
refused
entry
in
to
the
Theatre.
It
is
important
for
us
to
all
work
together
to
stop
the
spread
of
coronavirus
and
the
main
way
we
can
do
this
is
through
prevention
by
social
distancing,
the
use
of
face
coverings,
and washing your hand regularly.
Saturday, 12 September 2020 - Bookings of six people.
From
Monday
14
September,
the
UK
Government
have
made
changes
which
may
have
an
impact
on
your
booking.
Unfortuntalely
the
Theatre
will no longer be able to accept booking of over six people, unless:
a/ They are members of the same household (i.e. family with over six people living in the same household).
b/ They are part of a household support bubble (i.e. a single person with a family).
If
booking
for
a
larger
family
group,
this
will
need
to
be
done
by
telephoning
the
box
office
on
01708
755775.
Groups
of
more
than
six
people
cannot currently be booked online.
Whilst in the theatre you are not permitted to join together in groups largr than six either indoors or outdoors.
Find out more about the new law here.
Friday, 28 August 2020 - Reopening the theatre.
With
the
reopening
of
the
theatre,
patrons
will
be
required
to
adhere
to
the
following
guidelines
and
expected
to
take
responsibility
for
not
only
their welfare but that of others.
1.
The
Theatre
will
practise
enhanced
cleaning
regimes
and
all
areas
of
the
theatre
will
be
thoroughly
cleaned
and
disinfected
between
performances, using professional ULV Foggers, Handheld Nano units and a BS EN 1276 approved disinfectant.
2.
In
full
support
of
the
NHS’
Test
and
Trace
policy,
Patrons
will
be
required
to
perform
a
temperature
check
prior
to
entering
the
Theatre
and
asked
to
register
their
contact
information
participate
in
the
Theatre’s
Track
&
Track.
The
QR
code
to
access
this
will
be
on
display
throughout
the
foyer.
Any
person
who
fails
the
temperature
check
will
be
offered
a
credit
note
on
their
account
to
the
value
of
their
ticket.
If
booking
on
the
door,
Patrons will be required to provide their contact details.
3.
In
terms
of
Social
Distancing
and
for
your
comfort
and
convenience,
the
Theatre
has
reduced
the
maximum
seating
capacity
in
order
to
reduce
congestion
in
identified
areas.
We
have
implemented
new
socially
distanced
seating
to
ensure
a
safe
distance
between
customers
from
different
households
or
support
bubbles.
Patrons
are
asked
to
sit
only
in
the
seats
purchased
and
ensure
that
this
distancing
is
observed
at
all
times. It may also be necessary to introduce barriers in the Foyer to control queuing within the Theatre.
4.
Any
Patron
feeling
unwell
or
displaying
any
symptom(s)
of
Covid-19
prior
to
attending
the
theatre,
should
not
attend
for
any
reason.
Should you feel unwell during your visit, please advise one of our Volunteers immediately.
5.
As
of
08/08/20
it
is
a
legal
requirement
for
Patrons
to
wear
a
face
masks
when
attending
the
Theatre.
Of
course,
these
can
be
removed
when eating or drinking. Should you be exempt from the wearing of a face mask, you may be asked to provide evidence of exemption.
6.
A Hand Sanitizer Station will be positioned near the entrance of the theatre and its use will be actively encouraged.
7.
Patrons
will
be
asked
not
to
congregate
in
the
Foyer
following
a
Performance.
If
waiting
for
a
Performer
/
Cast
Member(s)
following
a
performance, you will be asked to wait outside. The Theatre have advised against the taking of photographs and the collecting of autographs.
8.
Patrons are encouraged to bring as few personal items with them as possible.
9.
While the Theatre will continue to offer refreshments and merchandise, hot drinks are not available at the present time.
10.
Please be respectful of our staff, volunteers and other patrons during this difficult time.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this unprecedented time and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Brookside
Theatre in the near future. Should you have any further questions, please email coronavirus@brooksidetheatre.com.
Monday, 16 March 2020 - Important Notice.
In direct response to the Prime Minister's statement and recent official government advice, we regret to announce that the Brookside Theatre will
be closed, effective immediately, and events until the end of April, rescheduled - the safety and well-being of our patrons and volunteers being of
paramount importance.
We will be in touch with all affected, in the near future, to advise on the next steps but ask, in the meantime, that patrons refrain from contacting
the box office unless absolutely necessary. Please rest assured that we are working as quickly as possible to put appropriate steps in place. Given
the current ambiguity and lack of clarify regarding the situation, we will endeavor to post further updates as more information is known.
For now, we thank you all for your understanding and patience at this difficult time and please stay safe and well.
Jai Sepple BEM (Artistic Director)
Brookside Theatre
Saturday, 14 March 2020
Further to the announcements made by the UK government on 12.3.20 we can confirm that at this stage we have no plans to cancel any of our
events at the Brookside Theatre.
As the UK has now moved from the 'Containment' to 'Delay' phase, we are very closely monitoring advice from the government and the World
Health Organisation regarding precautions on coronavirus (Covid-19).
We will continue to implement appropriate health and safety precautions in the best interests of our staff, volunteers and visitors.
Our staff and volunteers have been instructed on best practice, and we would like to advise all visitors to follow the same advice as follows:
* Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
* Always wash your hands when you get home or into work
* Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
* Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
* Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
* Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
If you feel unwell (a new continuous cough OR a temperature of 37.8 degrees or above) stay home, isolate and visit
https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19 or call 111 for advice
Please note we are unable to issue refunds unless we are instructed to cancel events or close the venue by the UK government or our local
authority. We will provide updates if the current situation changes.
Consult the Public Health England website for the latest and most current information and advice
Thank you for your understanding.