The Friends' of Shakespeare's Globe |
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The Friends of Shakespeare's Globe (FOSG) is a voluntary organisation which
was set up in 1985 in order to provide backing for the Globe Theatre project.
Over the years it has provided invaluable support, both in terms of finance
and manpower. It is a registered charity, numbered 800716.
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Current values for the membership show a figure approaching 8000 people,
with many more joining every month. These people united by their
love of Shakespeare, come from all walks of life. There are carpenters,
accountants, historians and scientists, with the unemployed standing
side by side with nobility. The popularity of the project extends
worldwide, with over 1000 members from countries outside the United Kingdom.
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Each year the Friends provide the theatre with a unique service, by
providing the backbone of the voluntary theatre stewards who work each and
every performance in the Globe. The work, though demanding, is extremely enjoyable, and
gives one a unique view of life in and around the Globe.
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As a member of FOSG you are entitled to; priority booking for performances at
the Globe, free admission to the Globe exhibition (and a discount for a
companion), a quarterly
newsletter (now in full colour) with all the up to date news about the Globe
project, and invitations to a wide variety of events organised by the Friends.
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| Membership is paid on a yearly basis using the following rates: |
| Membership type |
UK |
Europe |
Rest of the world |
Notes |
| Individual Member |
#27.00 |
#32.00 |
#36.00 |
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| Joint Member |
#37.00 |
#38.00 |
#44.00 |
Two adults and up to two children under 16 at the same address. |
| Individual Concession |
#13.00 |
n/a |
n/a |
Southwark residents, Equity members, UK students, UB40 holders, UK senior citizens. |
| Joint Concession |
#20.00 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Application forms are available from the Friends' offices. They will
accept payments via Direct Debit, cheque or credit/debit card. Please contact them for details
before sending any money. The Friend's can be contacted in the following ways:
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- Email : friends@fosg.org
- Fax : +44 (0)20 7902 5971
- Telephone : +44 (0)20 7928 5665 or +44 (0)20 7902 5970
- Surface Mail :
- Friends of Shakespeare's Globe,
- Shakespeare's Globe,
- 21, New Globe Walk,
- Bankside, London,
- SE1 9DT
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Further information can be found on the official
Friends' of Shakespeare's Globe website.
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