1. Who can join RSTC?
Membership is open to all.
2. What is the cost of membership?
The annual subscription is £10 – 1st September to 31st August.
3. Do husbands/wives/partners need separate memberships?
Yes, separate memberships are required.
4. Can members bring guests?
Yes, provided that spare seats are available.
5. How often do events take place?
We try to put on an event every month.
6. Does RSTC obtain theatre tickets at a discount?
Yes, but this varies from venue to venue. For some London theatres, by paying for tickets many months in advance, we can get substantial discounts which are passed onto members.
7. Does RSTC aim to make a profit?
RSTC is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
8. How many coaches go to each event?
1 or 2 coaches (53 or 106 passengers) go to each event, depending on likely popularity and availability of tickets.
9. Can I book online?
No. Booking is via email or by post.
10. Can I pay by cheque or bank transfer?
Yes – either method. Bank transfers preferred.
11. How far in advance are bookings made?
Bookings open approximately 3 months before the event and remain open for 2-3 weeks. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. When an event is full, a waiting list is established.
12. If I need to cancel my booking, can I get a refund?
Provided that tickets can be sold to others on the waiting list, full refunds are made.
13. Does RSTC hold an AGM?
Yes, in October or early November each year.
14. Does RSTC publish a Newsletter to members?
Yes, a quarterly newsletter is made available to all members.
15. How many members does RSTC have?
In March 2023, RSTC has approaching 360 members. Membership is capped at 400.
16. I have lost my booking form, how do I find out the coach pick-up times?
Coach Pick-up times are published on the booking form and on the website for each event.
17. Where are the Coach Pick-up Points?
1. Sandhurst - Longdown Rd/Crowthorne Rd Bus Stop
2. Crowthorne - Opposite Taylor&Whitlock Jewellers, Dukes Ride
3. Nine-Mile Ride - Bus Stop outside No. 304
4. Finchhampstead Rate-Payers Hall
5. Luckley Oakfield - opposite Luckley Oakfield Rd
6. Rose Street - opposite Methodist Church
7. 'Three Frogs' - Three Frogs pub, London Rd
Rose Street Theatre Club, April 2023