Annual Report 2019 2020
ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 Mayflower Theatre ANNUAL REPORT 2019–2020 OVER Chairman’s 34,000 Report PEOPLE TAKING PART IN OUR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Mayflower Theatre has had another good year presenting a total of 372 performances and welcoming a total attendance of 524,076 which represented an average capacity of 83%. Our most attended shows were our pantomime Peter Pan Finally, I pay tribute to my fellow directors and our Company starring Marti Pellow, Darren Day and The Grumbleweeds, Secretary, for their contributions at meetings and support Matilda the Musical, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia and of myself and the Theatre. Our excellent governance and The Bodyguard. positive approach, reflected across the whole Company, ensures the integrity of all aspects of our business. We continue to take our advocacy role seriously as part of the vibrant local cultural scene. Our Engage work goes from strength to strength with over 34,000 people taking part in our community initiatives, whether as part of our Open Voices Choir, aimed at retired residents, or in the numerous public Malcolm Le Bas performances of our Youth Theatre. Chairman We thank our loyal sponsors and partners Paris Smith, While 2019/20 was a great year contributing £1.3 million to WE ARE CONFIDENT OF PROTECTING THE LONGER TERM Beechdean, The London Hotel, Geo Speciality Chemicals, our reserves we have had to utilise that money and far more as Hildon, Brymor Construction, Peter Cooper, Womble Bond- COVID-19 has hit our industry. There is no under-estimating FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THIS WONDERFUL THEATRE Dickinson, TNG Engineering, Bury & Knight and HWB the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having Chartered Accountants for their continuing support.
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