On
24th February 2005
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, K.G.
visited
the theatre to formally open the new facilities
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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
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The Duke and the
Chairman sharing a joke
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The Duke signing
the Visitor's Book assisted by
Trustee, Muriel Lister
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A backcloth
being painted to entertain the sudience by
'Peter the Painter' (Ramage)
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The Duke opening
the new wheelchair lift assisted by
patrons Rod and Jo Starmer
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The Duke performing
the formal opening ceremony
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Guests celebrating
in the new bar