Mary Reid

It seemed very fitting that the first performers in the completed Rose Theatre were these young people from Bedelsford School. They did a wheelchair dance to 'Let it Snow'.

The Primary schools in the Kingston Town cluster enjoyed the privilege of putting on the first show in the auditorium since it has been fitted out. The stalls were crammed with parents, of course.

But I also spotted a number of people present who have been involved with creating the vision of a theatre for Kingston - and a unique one at that. It was a very special day for them, and indeed for me, having served on the Board for 8 years.

So, if you haven't done so already now is the time to book tickets for the season opening on 16th January (although I've been told that the first night is sold out).