Minehead Amateur Theatrical Association Regal Theatre

01643 702473

For the community, by the community

The theatre is run by the M.A.T.A. (Minehead Amateur Theatrical Association) Regal Theatre Company, a group of volunteers devoted to bringing to the people of West Somerset a wide variety of quality film and performing arts in the centre of Minehead.

Why the community needs us
West Somerset roads make it difficult to travel to entertainment areas outside the district especially in the summer or in poor weather or at night. The theatre offers the highest possible quality of entertainment and performing art at prices which local people can afford. It also offers a community performance venue which schools and organisations in the area can use for presentations & performance. The high number of volunteers involved provides a vibrant social network which people enjoy.

Our impact on the community
In a year dominated by Covid-19, the Regal has been forced to close with no income from shows but steady outgoings on a daily basis just to maintain the building. The theatre therefore needs to raise funds to make up for some of the losses incurred over the past 14 months since March 2020.

While MATA has benefited from government and council grants and donations from the community, Regal Friends and charitable trusts, particularly for capital projects, which will set the theatre in good stead for when it reopens, day-to-day costs have dug deep into the theatre's financial reserves, which will take time to recover.

Volunteers needed

The Regal Theatre survives on the support of volunteers. We always welcome new people, who can get involved by helping with Front of House, Box Office, Publicity Technical help with shows, Cleaning, Maintenance and Renovation work around the theatre.

What your gift could provide

£10

Keeps a stage light burning for 20 mins

£30

Pays for the printing of tickets for a performance run of 3 nights

£100

Pays for the building of a performance set from recycled materials.

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

Minehead Amateur Theatrical Association Regal Theatre

Telephone: 01643 702473

Address: 14-16 The Avenue, Minehead Somerset TA24 5UQ

Established in: 1996

Registered charity no.: 1052714