The audience at the official opening of the Quay Theatre on Saturday December 5 1981. In the 2nd row from the front are Mrs Bishop, Mr Bishop (Chief Executive of Babergh DC), Mr Baxter Chairman of Babergh DC (with chain of office), Mrs D Clark (Secretary Babergh DC) and Mr A Clark. Mr G Swain (Planing Officer of the District Council is in the 3rd row wearing glasses. John Colman behind them in the aisle seat, third row, receding hair – Chairman of the Quay Project.