The Friends of The Playhouse have announced their October events.

They will continue to host their regular Saturday coffee mornings from 10am to 11.30am at the High Street theatre.

Hot drinks and biscuits will be on sale, and everyone is welcome.

On Saturday, October 5, the coffee morning will feature the monthly raffle, with the first prize being two tickets to a show of the winner's choice at The Playhouse, subject to availability.

Other prizes will also be up for grabs.

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On Wednesday, October 16, at 2pm in the Upstairs Bar, singer Phoebe Richards will perform songs from the 1940s through to the 1970s.

Tickets cost £6.50 for members and £8.50 for non-members, which includes tea and cake.

They can be purchased at the Saturday coffee morning or by emailing playhousefriendswsm@hotmail.com.

On Saturday, October 19, the coffee morning will feature a music quiz.

Entry is £1 per person, but participation is not mandatory.

On Saturday, October 26, the coffee morning will host the quarterly Millennium Draw.

Looking ahead, on Wednesday, November 20, at 2pm, there will be a talk by Joe Sims, the new breakfast show presenter on BBC Radio Bristol.

He is also an accomplished actor, having appeared in various TV shows, including ITV drama Broadchurch, Endeavour, Father Brown, Casualty, Midsomer Murders, Shakespeare and Hathaway, Agatha Raisin, and Plebs.

He also portrayed Vincent Tabak in the BAFTA Award-winning docu-drama The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies.

There will be a Q&A session with Mr Sims, so attendees are encouraged to prepare their questions.

Tickets for this event are £6.50 for members and £8.50 for non-members, and include tea and cake.

They can be purchased at the Saturday coffee morning or by emailing playhousefriendswsm@hotmail.com.

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The Friends of The Playhouse currently have 560 members.

Membership costs £15 a year and can be purchased at the theatre box office, either over the counter or by telephone on 01934 645544.

Benefits of membership include 15 per cent off selected shows (maximum two tickets per show and subject to availability), 15 per cent discount at the theatre and confectionary bars on production of your current membership card, regular social events throughout the year, including days out, a quarterly newsletter, plus one free ticket on your birthday (subject to availability and to be taken within three months).

The Friends of The Playhouse is a group dedicated to supporting The Playhouse Theatre, organising events and activities for members and non-members alike.

Their events are designed to bring the community together and support the local theatre scene.

For more information about The Friends of The Playhouse and their events, contact the group via email at playhousefriendswsm@hotmail.com.