BADAPPLE THEATRE COMPANY
Badapple Theatre Company is a registered not for profit company dedicated to the advancement of education using the arts of drama and music. It provides community service, education workshops focussed on the Hull region and touring productions nationally. The company was founded in 1998 to tour Artistic Director Kate Bramley's new play Amy Johnson to the Edinburgh Festival. Since 2006 Badapple Theatre have embarked on a pioneering new development across North and East Yorkshire, as well as North Lincolnshire, establishing a network of more than sixty village halls who are linked in to promoting Badapple 'Theatre on Your Doorstep' performances. In addition they still tour nationally to halls and theatres, as they have since their inception in 1998. Sponsorship is sought to develop new audiences at grass roots level. Contact: Kate Bramley, Director. Address: Badapple Theatre Co. Ltd, PO Box 57, York, YO26 8WQ. Tel.: 01423 339168. E-mail: kate@badapple.com.
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Nominated twice for a BAFTA, Blast Theory fuse art and technology to create groundbreaking projects. Blast Theory is renowned internationally as one of the most adventurous artists' groups using interactive media, creating groundbreaking new forms of performance and interactive art that mixes audiences across the internet, live performance and digital broadcasting. Led by Matt Adams, Ju Row Farr and Nick Tandavanitj, the group's work explores interactivity and the social and political aspects of technology. It confronts a media saturated world in which popular culture rules, using performance, installation, video, mobile and online technologies to ask questions about the ideologies present in the information that envelops us. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Address: Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DN. Tel./fax: 01273 413 455. E-mail: contact details.
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Dust Ensemble creates groundbreaking work that tours conventional and unconventional performance venues. "Our work is intermedial, combining film, dance, theatre and music technology that immerses an audience in a strange and beautifully poetic experience." Established in 2014 by Artistic Director Mary Steadman, the company, formally known as Red Room Productions, was re-named in 2024 to reflect a shift in focus aligning with Mary's practice and research. Her deep interest in the eerie and unexplained shaped Dust Ensemble into a multi-disciplinary company. "Our work seeks to ask questions about the world we live in, what's beneath the surface and that things are not what they seem. Sponsorship opportunities are now available to develop our organisation to the next stage." Contact: Mary Steadman. Address, 134, Main Road, Cleeve, BS49 4PW, Tel: 07469 947209. E-mail: dust.ensemble.theatre@gmail.com.
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Fools Paradise is the UK's premier agency for street performance. "We have twenty years' experience of working with the very best street acts and are committed to promoting and supporting this art form. For some acts we act as management and look after every aspect of their work from worldwide bookings to accounts and grant applications and with all our acts we offer support and advice as well as helping them to arrange their bookings. We offer a similar service to the event organisers who choose to work with us. Whether helping them to decide on exactly the right act for a village fete or supplying a complete timetabled programme, booking hotels or arranging stewards we are with them every step of the way to ensure that their budget is spent wisely and productively. We have supplied acts to forty-two different countries, working with festivals, party organisers, fetes, schools, town halls, charities, shopping centre managers, zoos, theme parks and many more besides. We travel far and wide looking for acts and visiting festivals and we love nothing more than to be out on site working with our acts and our event organisers to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible". Details of sponsorship opportunities are available on request. Address: Fool's Paradise, 18 Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS. Tel.: 01392 454 160. E-mail: fools@foolsparadise.co.uk.
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The only full time professional theatre company of disabled people. Graeae Theatre Company, 3rd Floor, LVS Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. Tel.: 0207 700 2455. Fax: 0207 609 7324. Minicom: 020 7700 8184. E-mail: graeae@dircon.co.uk.
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* Check for updated information * For over fifty years, Hampstead Theatre has been one of London's most vibrant and pioneering new writing theatres, where many renowned theatrical personalities have started their affluent careers - Michael Frayn, Harold Pinter and Mike Leigh to name but a few. Despite its artistic success, Hampstead Theatre continues to face financial challenges. The courage to put on stage bold, ambitious and thought-provoking productions costs money. Support from Individuals, Corporate Sponsors and Trusts and Foundations is therefore vital to the ongoing success of Hampstead Theatre. The company offers a number of sponsorship opportunities. These range from business partnership to sponsorship of the new building, supporting its education or writers' programmes, production sponsorship or supporting a specific element of its work. Further information on all opportunities is readily available. Contact: Betsy Remes. Address: 98 Avenue Road, Swiss Cottage, NW3. Tel.: 020 7449 4174. E-mail: betsyr@hampsteadtheatre.com
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HumDrum AmDram is a non-profit making community-based theatre company based in Portsmouth. Formed in 1992, it consists of people from the Portsmouth region who were seeking an innovative, experimental theatre company in the local area. Although many existing groups would have satisfied some members' requirements, none could have satisfied all. HumDrum has three main aims: to bring under-performed works into the area; to present familiar works in a new or unusual manner and to develop the artisic skills of its members. Previous productions have included The Crucible, Educating Rita, Under Milk Wood, Pinafore, Educating Rita, Moby Dick and Equus. But the company is ambitious and wants the community in which it works to tackle some much larger theatrical projects. The company play at New Theatre Royal and Portsmouth Arts Centre. The company is looking for business sponsors who are willing to invest in a thriving and high profile arts organisation. Contact: Jonathan Fost. Tel.: 023 9286 1698. E-mail: enquiries@humdrum.org.uk
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Laughing Horse Comedy is seeking sponsorship for its stand up comedy and cabaret nights run in various London venues, which are focussed on helping to develop new comedy talent from around the capital. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities is available through its venues, advertising and website. The organisation has been bringing stand-up comedy and entertainment to London and the south east since 1998 at a series of friendly stand-up comedy venues, which are enjoyed by both comedians and audiences alike. The group also organises comedy shows, acts and events for private functions, and most of its venues are available for private bookings every night of the week. Contact: Alex Petty. Tel.: 01264 772850. E-mail: info@laughinghorse.co.uk
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*Check for updated details * A range of sponsorship opportunities is available in connection with work of The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, which organises productions in London and Edinburgh, as well as audition programmes, training courses, fundraising events and community education programmes. A Business Club NYT corporate hospitality package is also available. Contact: Carol Stevenson, Development Manager. Address: 443-445 Holloway Road, London N7 6LW.
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Indoor and outdoor comic-visual theatre. Contact Helen Chamberlain, General Manager, Natural Theatre Company, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, Bath, BA2 6AA. Tel.: 01225-469131. Fax: 01225-442555. E-mail: info@naturaltheatre.co.uk
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Nottingham Playhouse produces more new writing for its main stage than any other theatre outside London. Partnerships with Nottingham Playhouse will generate greater brand awareness, business loyalty and PR opportunities focused towards target audiences. "We will help you reach and influence key decision makers. Your company can be associated with an organisation that has a great reputation for producing exciting and dynamic theatre shows and working extensively in the local community". Contact: Nick Lawford, Fundraising and Development Manager. Address: Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF. Tel.: 0115 873 6235. E-mail: nickl@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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Oily Cart is one of the great British theatre companies of the last twenty-five years. Yet plenty of theatregoers, even the most avid, will not have heard of it. The reason is simple: Oily Cart works entirely with children, many with complex disabilities, and often behind closed doors in special schools. Oily Cart is committed to producing quality theatre for two audiences who are often neglected in terms of cultural activity: the very young and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and/or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We rely on the generous support of individuals, businesses and trusts to maintain our work. Your support will help us make a positive difference to the lives of these young people and their families. Address: Oily Cart, Smallwood School Annexe, Smallwood Road, London SW17 0TW. Tel.: 0208-672-6329. Fax: 0208-672-0792. E-mail: oilycart@premier.co.uk
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* Check for updated details * The People's Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the largest amateur theatre groups in the UK and its home in Newcastle boasts two auditoria, an art gallery, workshops and rehearsal facilities. The company is currently upgrading its small studio theatre and is seeking sponsors. The auditorium seats 100 and is used extensively to showcase new talent, including the People's playwriting competition every two years. The upgrade will cost £50,000 and includes upgrades to seating, stage and backstage facilities. Address: Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5QF. Tel.: 0191 275 9875. E-mail: enquiries@peoplestheatre.co.uk
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* July 2025 update * The company's website states, "Rocket Theatre are not currently producing any work but hope to again from sometime in 2022. In the meantime private acting classes are available" . Prior text follows: Rocket Theatre Company is a Manchester-based company producing the best work from London's 'new writing' theatres. It has been producing and touring theatre in the UK since 1995. Rocket Theatre also runs acting classes for adults in Manchester. Address: 36 Milton Grove, Manchester M16 0BP. Contact: Martin Harris. Tel.: 0161 969 1444/07788 723570. E-mail: martin@rockettheatre.co.uk.
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* Check for updates * The Royal Centre offers the opportunity to sponsor productions at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Productions can range from one to seven weeks in duration and cover a variety of art forms, including drama, comedy, dance, musicals and family shows. With such a broad spectrum of productions, the theatre is usually able to tailor its packages to meet sponsors' specific target market needs. Corporate and individual support plays a vital role in maintaining the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall's impressive reputation as the finest venues in the East Midlands region. "At the heart of all our sponsorship agreements are your business objectives. We will work with you to develop a successful, mutually rewarding and creative sponsorship package that deliver measurable results. Sponsorship opportunities could include • a whole season of productions • a specific show or performance most relevant to your customers • an education or community event • a classical concert or season • an area of the building • you may also consider an association through in-kind support. Further information on the forthcoming show programme and the cost of specific sponsorship opportunities is available. Contact: Helen Battersby. Address: Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND. Tel.: 0115-989-5505. E-mail: helen.battersby@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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* Check for updated information * The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company boasts a position as Scotland's leading producing company, offering a range of sponsorship opportunities. From the classics to new writing and from musicals to contemporary work, the company plays to widespread acclaim. As well as a production sponsorship, it has a value-for-money Corporate Membership Scheme and youth theatre, schools and community projects. Benefits are tailored to best reflect the nature of the sponsorship, says the company, and to ensure maximum return for sponsors. Such benefits can include extensive branding and PR activities, exclusive entertaining and hospitality, staff benefit schemes and good citizenship. Contact: Elaine Carmichael, Business Development Manager. Address: 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel.: 0131-248-4800. E-mail: ec_lyceum@hotmail.com
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The Royal Shakespeare Company aims to deliver outstanding performances of Shakespeare, other classical theatre and new plays, to attract and inspire the finest artists, and to delight diverse audiences both nationally and internationally. Each year the Company sells tickets to a million theatregoers at two thousand performances, including over fifty weeks of UK and international touring. The RSC has education and access programmes attached to all its productions aimed at all ages and a real commitment to communicating the excitement of world class theatre in order to generate the audiences of the future. To achieve this, it must increasingly seek business support and investment. Its range of work, its international appeal and its successful experience in working with corporate partners have given the RSC an excellent track record in delivering creative partnerships that companies can use both for corporate entertainment and for communicating messages about brands and products to opinion formers and customers. Numerous partnership opportunities are available for Title sponsorship, project partners, Performance Partnerships, Corporate Membership and classic entertaining packages around the world, including Stratford upon Avon, London and the USA. UK and major international (including America) tour sponsorships are also available, along with broadcasting and multi-media opportunities. In return, companies will receive a range of tailored benefits that are exclusive to each partnership and are consistent with their level of support. These can include clients having dinner with the cast after the performance, voice-coaching sessions and backstage tours. Sponsorship of the RSC thus allows companies the opportunity to be associated with one of the world's leading theatre companies, to entertain clients and staff at world-class productions and to gain media opportunities with extensive coverage throughout the UK and overseas. Registered charity no: 212481. Contact: Kirstin Peltonen, Head of Annual Fund. Address: 1 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LL. Tel.: 020-7845 0526. Fax: 020-7845 0505. E-mail: kirstin.peltonen@rsc.org.uk
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Its supporters are crucial to Soho Theatre's aims - producing thrilling, profound new work, giving opportunities to new writers and developing new audiences. "Over the past forty years we have premiered the work of some of the English language's finest writers, produced award-winning work and introduced new generations to the theatre, and we are immensely grateful to all those who help make it possible. There are lots of ways you can support us, and get closer to the very best comedy, cabaret and theatre. To chat about any of our activities, or even if you would like to just run an idea past us, please get in touch". Tel.: 020 7478 0111 (Development Department). E-mail: development@sohotheatre.com.
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South London Theatre is a large community-based theatre in south east London. The organisers are looking for small amounts of sponsorship for each of their twenty-two productions a year, to enable them to maintain and improve upon their standards of production, as well as offering better opportunities for the local community. They are also looking for a sponsor for their children's and youth classes (four different classes ranging from 5 to 18 years). They would particularly welcome a sponsor from the local community. The South London Theatre operates as a registered charity. Contact: Helen Chadney, Chairman. Address: South London Theatre, 2a Norwood High Street, London SE27 9NS. Tel.: 020 8670 3474. E-mail: helen@southlondontheatre.co.uk
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* Check for updated details * Thame Youth Theatre is a vibrant and developing organisation which enables its members to participate in and learn from the arts. The organisation provides young people the opportunity to discover and develop theatre skills; enhance their confidence; and to provide the community of Thame and local towns and villages with regular performances to watch, events to attend and the chance to become involved in helping this organisation grow. In order for the theatre to achieve its goals in providing quality theatre coaching for young people and producing regular performances, the organisation greatly relies upon the support from its local councils, sponsors, local businesses, County and National funding bodies and of course, its local community: this includes parents and guardians. "Any support, whether financially, in kind or simply helping us to run our organisation (costume/set making, administration assistance, handing out flyers/posters, etc.) is greatly appreciated and welcomed with open arms. If you would like to support Thame Youth Theatre and join 'TYT Friends', providing you with regular updates on our progress, complimentary tickets to our shows, and your names printed on our website (only if your permission is given), please contact our Youth Arts Development Manager, Megan Hudson, for more details". Contact: Megan Hudson, Youth Arts Development Manager. Address: Thame Youth Theatre, c/o Lord Williams's Lower School, Towersey Road, Thame OX9 3NW. E-mail: megan@thameyouththeatre.co.uk
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Third Angel makes entertaining and original contemporary performance that speaks directly, honestly and engagingly to its audience. Established in Sheffield in 1995, the company makes work that encompasses performance, theatre, live art, installation, film, video art, documentary, photography and design. "We use styles, techniques and interests discovered in our more experimental work for other spaces, to create new theatre that plays with conventional forms while remaining accessible to a mainstream audience". The company offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including space on all print for the sponsor's company logo, a credit in all press releases, targeted press releases and free tickets for the sponsor's staff and clients. Address: Third Angel, 3 Brookfield Yard, Sheffield S7 1DY. Tel.: 0114-281-2044. Fax: 0114-281-2078. E-mail: mail@thirdangel.co.uk
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This is Scotland's new writing theatre and home to the originators of theatrical hits including Trainspotting, Passing Places and Perfect Days. Since its lowly beginnings in an abandoned brothel off the Royal Mile, the Traverse has grown into an internationally-recognised leader in the creation and presentation of new work for the theatre. From the ground-breaking work of Beckett and Barker to the latest plays of leading Scottish writers David Greig, Rona Munro and Gregory Burke, the Traverse has always sought out, nurtured and presented work that inspires challenges and entertains. There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available in connection with Scotland's world-famous Traverse Theatre and Traverse Theatre Company. Educational, venue and performance sponsorships are available. "Help us to continue to shape the future cultural landscape of Scotland with new work that resonates across the world". Address: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 2ED. Tel.: 0131 228 3223 Fax: 0131 229 8443. E-mail: linda.crooks@traverse.co.uk.
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"There is no missing the impact and the sheer stylistic resource of this most interesting company" (The Guardian). St. Albans-based Trestle Theatre Company was founded in 1981. It is a registered charity and receives regular funding from Arts Council England East. Trestle has become one of Britain's leading touring companies, producing shows in its unique style of popular mask/visual/physical theatre. Trestle tours extensively through out the UK as well as internationally, usually producing 2-3 touring shows each year. In addition to the theatrical productions, Trestle runs a wide-ranging Education and Outreach Programme, including an average of 250 workshops and residencies a year, with over 4,000 participants. Trestle also runs Trestle Young People's Theatre Company, a youth theatre for 8-18 year olds in St. Albans. Trestle is a major source in the production of mask-sets for theatre and education. Its three sets of masks have sold over 5,000 sets worldwide to date. Trestle delivers a highly successful Business Training programme that works with non-arts businesses in areas such as team-building, communication, behaviour and the skills of presentation. As part of the company's ongoing development, Trestle Theatre Company raised £2 million in order to refurbish a redundant chapel on the outskirts of St. Albans to become its permanent operating base, housing all rehearsal, technical, mask-making and administration facilities, as well as an arts training and resource centre for the community of St. Albans. The project was made possible by an award of £1.5 million from the Arts Council Capital Lottery Fund, with Trestle raising £500,000 in partnership funding. Trestle seeks sponsorship for all areas of its work and is keen to explore flexible or imaginative approaches to sponsorship to ensure mutual benefits are identified to satisfy both parties' requirements. Contact: Claire Winter, Finance and Venues Manager. Address: Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 0JQ. Tel.: 01727 850950. Fax: 01727 855558. E-mail: clare@trestle.org.uk
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The oldest professional theatre company for children in Britain, The Unicorn Theatre for Children has been producing the highest quality professional theatre and educational opportunities for children for over fifty years. The Unicorn has three levels of corporate sponsorship: Pearl, Diamond and Diamond Plus. Each offers a range of attractive benefits. "We pride ourselves on our relationships with our corporate partners and the way we are able to share our work through tailored events. We offer an association with excellence, opportunities to promote your involvement to our diverse young audience and we give full evaluations. We guarantee value for money to all our corporate partners". Contact: Dorcas Morgan, Development Manager. Address: The Unicorn Theatre for Children, 147 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ. Tel.: 020 7645 0524. E-mail: dorcas.morgan@unicorntheatre.com
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Watford Palace Theatre is a local theatre with a national reputation. Contributing to the identity of Watford and Hertfordshire, the Palace enriches people's lives, increases pride in the town and raises the profile of the area through its work. The theatre is the creative heart of Watford and a leading arts organisation in Hertfordshire. "We aim to engage with all the communities that surround us and create inclusive live and interactive experiences, developing a reputation for exceptional and diverse theatre. We produce high quality work that is distinctive and ambitious, embracing varied styles and cultures of theatre. This work attracts artists of stature to Watford and provides opportunities to nurture new and emerging artists. As a charity we rely on funds from Arts Council England and Watford Borough Council. On top of this, we receive support from many local businesses and people who contribute to the work we do, so that we can continue delivering enjoyable, exhilarating and accessible productions on stage and beyond." Contact: Development Department. Address: Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ. Tel.: 01923 235455. E-mail: admin@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
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Interested in discussing corporate sponsorships? Contact Linda Hield or Karen Crocker. Tel.: 01904-623568. Address: The Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Place, York YO1 7HD. Contact page: https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/contact-help/
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Young Vic is one of London's most vibrant and innovative theatres, "the theatre of the moment", (Daily Mail). The company consistently produces world class productions of forgotten classics and challenging new work. The Young Vic works with a range of corporate partners at different levels - from production sponsorships, to support for its work with disadvantaged young people in south London, to membership of its Director's Circle scheme for business involvement. At every level the Young Vic works closely with its sponsors to find benefits that work for them: through ticket allocations, tailor-made workshops with professional theatre directors, brand exposure, press campaigns, events and parties. If you'd like to know more about how they can work with you to enhance your message, call them now. Contact: Caroline Carey, Head of Corporate Relations. Address: 66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ. Tel.: 020 7922 2812. Fax.: 020 7922 8401. E-mail: carolinecarey@youngvic.org
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