On
24th February 2005
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, K.G.
visited
the theatre to formally open the new facilities

On arrival the
Duke was greeted by children from
St Mary's School, Oxted and Caterham Preparatory School
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The Duke being
shown the new extension by the
theatre Chairman, Bruce Reed

The Duke and the
Chairman sharing a joke

The Duke signing
the Visitor's Book assisted by
Trustee, Muriel Lister

A backcloth
being painted to entertain the sudience by
'Peter the Painter' (Ramage)

The Duke opening
the new wheelchair lift assisted by
patrons Rod and Jo Starmer

The Duke performing
the formal opening ceremony

Guests celebrating
in the new bar