Vectis Radio DJ, Calder Jon (pictured) recently interviewed Mike Crowe, Membership Secretary for Friends of Shanklin Theatre.
The 40 minute interview, which you can listen to below, goes through the history of the purpose-built theatre, right back to its use during the war.
After the Isle of Wight council decided to dispose of the theatre, the community and Town Council pulled together to take control of it.
A year later and the theatre is able to boast a full programme between April to September.
For more info visit the Shanklin Theatre Website.
