FOREST Forest Forge Theatre in Ringwood: Sharon Lawless, Lucy Phillips, Colin Bull, David Haworth. Front row from left to right; Ludo (the dog), Dom Phillips, Anna Harriott, Michele O’Brien, pictured before Covid-19 FOREST Forge Theatre Company in Ringwood looks set to receive a boost thanks to a grant of £29,000. The theatre’s CEO and creative producer, Sharon Lawless, says the money from New Forest District Council will help it continue its work and carry out “critical repairs” to the the theatre building. She said: “We are delighted and so grateful to receive the extremely welcome grant of £29k from New Forest District Council, especially at this particularly dreadful time.