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LIVERPOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL
(Taking a break in 2024 - website not operating). The inaugural Liverpool Theatre Festival was created in 2020 in response to a lack of cultural events in the city due to Covid-19. It was set up by Bill Elms, who has over thirty years' experience of working in the arts. Liverpool Theatre Festival (LTF) was held outdoors in September 2020, aiming to create both work for artists and a cultural experience for audiences. There were twelve productions over nine days with an audience of almost 3,000. Great effort went into ensuring that Covid-19 safety rules were adhered to, which reduced capacity and created additional costs. Despite the many barriers, the festival was a real success. It received several excellent reviews and already it has been voted Community Event of the Year at The Liverpool Echo Awards. The event has also been shortlisted for a top LCR Culture & Creativity Award for contribution to culture and Bill Elms (Festival Director) was recently included in The Stage's Top 100 most influential people. The festival was praised for its organisation and programme, with calls to make it an annual and a much-needed theatre festival for the city. The festival celebrated talent from across the region with all productions required to have a local connection. Festival Director Bill Elms has now set up Liverpool Theatre Festival to deliver two strands to an annual festival. First, a week-long festival of new work in May called Little LTF, collaborating with Everyman, Playhouse and Unity Theatres, alongside a call-out for submissions. For the first year the programme will present a minimum of ten new pieces of work. Partnerships with companies will ensure that the work tells the stories of the diverse communities in the region. The main Liverpool Theatre Festival will take place at St Luke's Bombed Out Church and will be a popular choice of professional productions and artists, still with the emphasis on local talent. Both festivals will incorporate a cross section of the theatre genre, including drama, comedy, musicals, cabaret, physical theatre, dance, children's shows and music productions with a narrative. The aim is to grow the festival and bring in indoor cultural venues from 2022 with St Luke's church and gardens becoming the festival hub, incorporating the outdoor areas, bars and creation of a welcome centre. Bill Elms is now looking for sponsors to come on board on the journey to help deliver the much-awaited return of the award-winning festival. Contact: Bill Elms, Festival Director. Tel.: +447930454376. Address: First Floor, 15 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ. E-mail: bill@billelms.com.
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LUSTY GLAZE BEACH
Lusty Glaze Beach is a perfect horseshoe shaped cove nestled at the north end of Newquay Bay. It has an adventure centre with surf school and zip wire abseiling all from the 120 foot high cliffs that surround it. "We have an amazing bar and restaurant that has been voted Top 10 beach bar in Europe by Orange Mobile. This gives us the perfect backdrop for our events. We have everything from live music featuring REEF and the John Butler Trio to the only beach Theatre Night on the north coast of Cornwall. In addition we have beach sports, such as our famous tag rugby event - which is run in tandem with the RFU over the August Bank Holiday weekend - and surf contests such as the flying fish retro event. We are opening up new avenues with our events and are looking for partner brands who want to add something different and new to their events portfolio. Please contact us". (Call for updated details). Contact: Marketing Manager. Address: Lusty Glaze Beach, Lusty Glaze Road, Newquay TR7 3BL. Tel.: 01637) 872444. E-mail: nick@barefeetpromotions.com.
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MTA - THE MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY
MTA is an ethical drama college at the Drill Hall, London. The Academy is currently looking for individuals or companies to create a bursary/scholarship scheme for potential students. Sponsorship support is now being sought. Contact: Sponsorship department. Address: The MTA, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX. Tel.: 020 8885 6543. E-mail: info@themta.co.uk
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PUTNEY ARTS THEATRE
Putney Arts Theatre is a community venue home to G64 - theatre for young people - and Putney Theatre Company (PTC) for adults. "G64 runs classes, projects and shows for 350+ participants from 4 - 19 years of age and PTC produces a wide range of productions throughout the year. We also host events by many visiting groups. As a self-supporting organisation we rely on sponsorship to support our building maintenance, fund our ongoing activities and to further our educational reach to schools throughout the borough. We offer various marketing packages which range from programme advertising to funding a show and we can promote your good name through a variety of channels both at the theatre and through social media". Contact: Marie Thackwell, General Manager. Address: Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney SW15 6AW. Tel.: 020 8788 6943. E-mail: info@putneyartstheatre.org.uk.
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RUMPUS THEATRE COMPANY
Rumpus is a lively, established theatre company with a strong reputation for stylish productions of popular and exciting new plays - they are "masters of the high audience appeal production", Derbyshire Times. (Contact for updated details). Contact: John Goodrum, Director. Address: Rumpus Theatre Company, 151 Birches Lane, South Wingfield, Derbyshire DE55 7LZ. Tel.: 01773 835703. Fax: 01773 835703. E-mail: admin@rumpustheatrecompany.co.uk
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THE THEATRES TRUST
Help to secure the future of theatres in the UK - become associated with improving theatres and securing an important British legacy for future generations. The Theatres Trust helps to promote and protect theatre buildings. The Trust is looking for a range of sponsors to support various activities. Contact: Mhora Samuel, Director. Address: 22 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0QL. Tel.: 020 7836 8591. Fax: 020 7836 3302. E-mail: mhora.samuel@theatrestrust.org.uk
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WHATSONSTAGE AWARDS
Covered by every major news outlet, the WhatsOnStage Awards are the only UK theatre awards nominated and voted for by the public. "Heading into its 25th year and silver anniversary, our awards are considered one of the top highlights of the theatrical calendar celebrating the very best of UK theatre. Once again, we have secured a world-class creative team working on the top of their game within our industry, to create an incredible evening of entertainment and celebration. More than ever, they exist to celebrate the resilience, ingenuity, fearlessness and passion of all the people that make theatre possible across the UK as well as our wonderful audiences whose support, attendance and belief is vital. Past winners and attendees have included Jodie Comer, Nicole Scherzinger, Lily Allen, Eddie Redmayne, Gary Barlow, Jake Shears, Benedict Cumberbatch and Judi Dench, to name but a few! On the night, as well as seeing the winners crowned across a range of categories, attendees will also enjoy a host of exclusive live performances from the biggest shows and stars of UK theatre! In 2024, our social media reached 3.4 million people on the night of the event itself and a further 23.5 million over the course of the week following the event - not to mention the unmeasurable impressions garnered by press coverage, influencers and guests at the event itself". Contact: Darius Thompson-Smith. Address: WhatsOnStage Limited, Regent's Court, Princess Street, Hull, East Yorkshire, England, HU2 8BA. E-mail: darius.thompson-smith@whatsonstage.com.
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THE WIRELESS THEATRE COMPANY
The Wireless Theatre Company offers the opportunity to sponsor a new online audio theatre company, producing audio drama, comedy, sketches, short stories and more, to be downloaded directly from the site to listeners iPods, MP3 players, mobile phones or computer desktops. The company is rapidly growing and the website is receiving more and more hits every day. As it grows it reaches an even wider audience - both the younger iPod generation and older lovers of the traditional radio play. The beauty of The Wireless Theatre Company is that it is visited by all kinds of people, including theatre lovers but also those who simply wish to listen to a stimulating play whilst at the gym, or at work, or on the Tube. The Wireless Theatre Company has links all over the world and, since its launch last year, has had well over a million hits and a very large download rate! Sponsors can not only be featured on the website itself, but also on each download, thus reaching a very large audience. Contact: Mariele Runacre Temple, Artistic Director. Tel.: 07931 168911. Fax: 020 7244 7032. E-mail: info@wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk
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BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
Since 1899, Birmingham Hippodrome has presented the best in entertainment, opera and ballet, dance, comedy and drama for the people of the West Midlands. As a registered charity and independent theatre trust not in receipt of any regular or direct public subsidy, support from the business community is crucial to the organisation to maintain its excellent facilities, to continue to attract acclaimed companies and repertoire from across the world and to implement a vital education and access programme. "We would welcome sponsorship and are happy to discuss the opportunities available". Contact: Hannah Hallam, Development Manager, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust, Hurst Green, Birmingham, B5 4TB. Tel.: 0121 689 3082. Fax: 0121-689-3086. E-mail: hannahhallam@birminghamhippodrome.com
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BLAST THEORY
Nominated twice for a BAFTA, Blast Theory fuse art and technology to create groundbreaking projects. Contact: Development Officer. Address: Unit 43a Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road, London E8 4QN. Tel.: 0207 249 5551. Fax: 0207 249 5559. E-mail: catherine@blasttheory.co.uklink to website
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CENTRAL YOUTH THEATRE
Central Youth Theatre is a Wolverhampton-based youth theatre offering opportunities for young people from across the city. Sponsors can be involved in supporting the work of the group either through sponsoring local projects such as specialist workshops, summer schools, etc. or via national and international exchanges, performances and festivals. Equipment is also required. Contact: Jane Ward, Director. Address: Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN. Tel.: 01902-572091. E-mail: admin@centralyouththeatre.org
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CHESTER STORYHOUSE (listing was originally for CHESTER GATEWAY THEATRE)
Included as a free listing, for information.
Contact: Development Director. Address: Hunter Street, Chester CH1 2AR. Tel.: 01244 409113.
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FOOL'S PARADISE
Fool's Paradise is an international street performance agency founded in 1991. "We supply the best UK street theatre and outdoor arts to regional and worldwide audiences. We champion the most inspiring, wondrous and downright ridiculous talent there is". Address: 18 Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS, Devon. Tel.: 01392 454 160. E-mail: fools@foolsparadise.co.uk.
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FRUITS OF THE WOMB
Fruits of the Womb Theatre Company is a professional theatre company with a passion for new writing, devising and community arts. "We strive to make thinking and feeling theatre. The company is seeking sponsorship for its ongoing programme of community performance events". The company is an inclusive group working to break down the barriers between different peoples to make a post-modern comment about outdated modes of identity. Contact: Nina Lemon, Artistic Director. E-mail: fruitsofthewomb@yahoo.co.uk
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GOMITO PRODUCTIONS
Gomito Productions is a theatre company dedicated to the production of entertaining, innovative and inspiring theatre. Gomito shows have a broad appeal, connecting in particular with a young audience. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available - services offered range from exposure in print to the use of actors in street promotion. Contact: Sam Worboys. Address: 2 Saddleback Lane, Bassingbourn, SG8 5NQ. Tel.: 01223 720660. E-mail: info@gomito.co.uk
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GRAEAE THEATRE COMPANY
The only full time professional theatre company of disabled people. Bradbury Studios, 138 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DY. Tel.: 0207 613 6900. E-mail: info@graeae.org.
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HACKNEY EMPIRE
Be part of the Hackney Empire’s success! Providing a home for new waves of drama, music and dance, the Hackney Empire boasts a position as London’s most exciting theatre. With the recent completion of its £16 million makeover, the Empire is once again open for business and attracting audiences throughout London and the South East. Sponsors can benefit from extensive branding opportunities, corporate entertainment packages, generous ticket discounts for staff members, personal hospitality arrangements and invitations to special events and galas. Full details are available of how the theatre's corporate membership and sponsorship packages can be tailored to sponsors' needs. Contact: Sophie Medd. Address: Hackney Empire Theatre, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ. Tel. 0208 510 4536. E-mail: sophie.medd@hackneyempire.co.uk
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE
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: Sponsorship Department. Address: 98 Avenue Road, Swiss Cottage, NW3. Tel.: 020 7449 4174/9825. Fax 020 7722 3860. E-mail: development@hampstead-theatre.com
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HUMDRUM AMDRAM
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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INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
The ICA programme incorporates all aspects of visual art - design, digital art, photography - as well as theatre, live music, education, networking events, club nights and talks, managing not only to uphold distinctive identities for each genre but also reflecting the multi-disciplinary sensibility which characterises the organisation. There are many opportunities for corporate partners to support the ICA through sponsorship, from one-off events and bespoke projects, through to partnership on major exhibitions. The ICA prides itself on working very closely with its partners, tailoring packages to meet their objectives and budget. Contact: Rosie Allerhand. Address: The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH. Tel.: 020 7766 1414. E-mail: rosie@ica.org.uk
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Sponsorship of the ICA provides opportunities for companies to:
• Align themselves with London's most cutting edge and diverse arts institution
• Access artists and the ICA's creative networks
• Access a diverse target market
• Support a renowned cultural institution thereby receiving substantial exposure and acknowledgement
• Market their brand with targeted publicity and press campaigns including national and international press
• Make use of the ICA building in unique ways
• Entertain clients and employees
• Evaluate projects
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IRIS THEATRE
Please contact for latest opportunities offered by this registered charity. Address: c/o Iris Theatre, Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB. E-mail: rob@iristheatre.com
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KEV F PRESENTS THE SITCOM TRIALS
Contact: Kev F. Sutherland, Producer. Address: PO Box 48, Clevedon, Bristol BS21 7LQ. Tel.: 01275 872111. E-mail: kevf@sitsvac.org. Text: 07931 810858.
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LAUGHING HORSE COMEDY
Laughing Horse Comedy is seeking sponsorship for its stand up comedy and cabaret nights run in eight London venues, which are focussed on helping to develop new comedy talent from around the capital. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available through its venues, advertising and website. The organisation have 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 audience alike. The group also organise 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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LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, to suit particular branding requirements, audience profiles and budgets. Opportunities include title sponsorship, being a main sponsor or sponsoring a theme or series of events (eg sponsoring the festival's theatre or stand-up programmes). Contact: Festival Manager. Address: Big Difference Company, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE. Tel.: +44 (0) 116 261 6812. E-mail: sponsorship@comedy-festival.co.uk.
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MINERVA YOUTH THEATRE
Following the demise of Chester Gateway Theatre (previously listed here), Minerva Youth Theatre was set up in August 2011. Contact: Steph Brocken. Tel.: 07894 858934. E-mail: minerva_arts@live.co.uk
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NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
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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NATURAL THEATRE COMPANY
Indoor and outdoor comic-visual theatre. Contact Dot Peryer, General Manager, Natural Theatre Company, Widcombe Institute, Widcombe Hill, Bath, BA2 6AA. Tel.: 01225-469131. E-mail: naturals@dircon.co.uk
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NEWCASTLE COMEDY FESTIVAL
A unique headline sponsorship opportunity is available for the largest festival devoted to stand-up comedy. Year-round sponsorship is available of the region's only comedy venue at what The Observer called "The biggest and best comedy festival in England". Contact: Kevin Taylor, Sponsorship Manager. Address: The Newcastle Comedy Festival, 1 Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DW. Tel. 0191-230-4406. Fax: 0191-230-4484. E-mail: comedy@crack.demon.co.uk
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NOTTINGHAM NEW THEATRE
England's only entirely student-run theatre, producing over thirty shows a year which range from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to contemporary plays, as well as a host of original student written pieces. Every year Nottingham New Theatre provides the opportunity for talented performers to take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The theatre's plays have been reviewed in The Scotsman, Three Weeks and a double page spread in the Daily Mail. Sponsorship of the Nottingham New Theatre would provide the potential benefit of such associated publicity and would give more of the theatre's talented actors the opportunity to perform at the Fringe Festival, a melting pot of creative ideas. Contact: Marketing Co-ordinator. Address: 5 Henry Road, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2DR. E-mail: info@newtheatre.org.uk
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NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
Nottingham Playhouse produces more new writing for its main stage than any other theatre outside London. It now seeks sponsors for its forthcoming new writing projects. For 2005 these are: Old Big 'ead by Stephen Lowe (Brian Clough meets Robin Hood); Satin N Steel by Amanda Whittington; Children of the Crown by Nick Wood and To Reach the Clouds by Nick Drake. All of these productions will be world premières and attract considerable national profile for their chosen sponsors. The organisation also seeks a minimum three year sponsorship for Roundabout Theatre in Education, its touring children's theatre company. Roundabout has been entertaining and educating children in the Midlands for thirty-two years and reaches 35,000 young people each year. The Playhouse now seeks a three year sponsorship. Contact: Stephanie Sirr, Chief Executive. Address: Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF. Tel.: 0115-947-4361. E-mail: stephanies@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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OILY CART
Theatre for the very young and also young people with learning difficulties. Address: Smallwood School Annexe, Smallwood Road, London SW17 0TW. Tel.: (+44) (0)20 8102 0112 E-mail: oilies@oilycart.org.uk
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THE OTHER SIDE COMEDY CLUB
North Yorkshire's most successful comedy club is looking to expand, and is seeking a sponsor with whom to forge close links. After a first year of continual sell-out shows, The Other Side Comedy Club wishes to increase its number of performances, so as to accommodate some of the thousands of people who have rung up for tickets only to be disappointed. The company's advertising reaches over 50,000 people regionally, many mailed directly. Contact: Dan Atkinson, Promoter. Address: 13-17 Coney Street, York. E-mail: theother.side@ntlworld.com
Latest contact details available: Faacebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Other-Side-Comedy-Club-100089744443206/
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PEOPLE'S THEATRE
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. Please make contact for details of sponsorship opportunities. Contact: venue manager. Address: Stephenson Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5QF. Tel.: 0191 275 9875. E-mail: enquiries@peoplestheatre.co.uk
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PLAYBOX THEATRE, WARWICK
Playbox Theatre is one of the UK's leading arts organisations working for and with young people, based in Warwick at The Dream Factory, the UK's first custom built theatre for young people. Over 1,500 young people work with the theatre weekly and audiences of 50,000 and upwards see its work at home and on tour annually. Playbox Theatre works closely with its business partners to bring high quality creative and educational opportunities to its members and audiences. Opportunities exist in the form of production sponsorship, education support and special projects. Investment amounts vary and the theatre prides itself in offering a high profile and tailored marketing package in return for investment. Contact: Liane Howard, Director of Corporate Alliances. Address: The Dream Factory, Shelley Avenue, Warwick CV34 6LE. Tel.: 01926-419555. E-mail: liane@playboxtheatre.com.
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ROCKET THEATRE COMPANY
Manchester-based company producing the best work from London's 'new writing' theatres. Address: 36 Milton Grove, Manchester M16 0BP. Contact Ali Duncan (Administrator). Tel.: 0161-881-8176.
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ROYAL CENTRE, NOTTINGHAM
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. Further information on the forthcoming show programme and the cost of specific sponsorship opportunities is available. Contact: Jonathan Saville, Marketing Manager. Address: Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND. Tel.: 0115-989-5500. E-mail: enquiry@royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
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ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE, EDINBURGH
Whether you’re rewarding staff, entertaining clients, building your brand or simply looking for a way to demonstrate good corporate social responsibility, the Royal Lyceum Theatre offers a variety of opportunities to do all these things and more. It offers a range of corporate support packages, which can be specifically tailored to the sponsor's needs and budget. "We’ll get together with you, work out what you want and what we can give you, and make sure that before you make any commitment, you are happy with what we're going to offer you in return for your support. In addition to the core benefits of accreditation, regular news and competitions, priority booking and access to seats for sold-out shows, our supporters can choose from a range of additional benefits • complimentary or discounted use of the Lyceum’s excellent hospitality, conference and meeting facilities • an allocation of complimentary and discounted tickets for our world-class productions
• invitations to Opening Night parties and receptions". Contact: Development Team. Address: 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX. Tel.: 0131 248 4848. E-mail: development@lyceum.org.uk
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THE ROYAL NATIONAL THEATRE
The Royal National Theatre offers three levels of corporate membership, plus opportunities for high-level partnerships, production sponsorship, evening sponsorship and education and outreach sponsorship. Contact: Associate Head of Corporate Development (see website link below). Address: South Bank, London SE1 9PX. Tel.: 020 7452 3229.
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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
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: Development Department. Address: 1 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LL. Tel.: 020-7845 0500.
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THE SOHO THEATRE
London's most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret, Soho Theatre continues to seek support from local businesses with an interest in supporting the cultural life of the capital. Tel.: 020 7478 0100 (Development Department). E-mail: development@sohotheatre.com.
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SOUTH LONDON THEATRE
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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SPANNER IN THE WORKS THEATRE COMPANY
Spanner In The Works Theatre Company work mainly with teenager and women groups and are currently seeking sponsorship. Contact: Patricia Downey, Director/Admin.. Address: 56 Divis Drive, Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8AA. Tel.: 02890 612106. Fax: 02890 430009. E-mail: patricia.downey@talk21.com.
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STAG THEATRE, SEVENOAKS
The Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks boasts the biggest stage in the South East. This enables it to put on a wide range of professional and amateur shows, including those by the Stag Youth Theatre. The theatre can offer a range of sponsorship opportunities in a flexible package, from individual productions to Corporate Membership. Contact: Marketng Manager. Address: London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1ZZ. Tel.: 01732-466592. E-mail: marketing@stagsevenoaks.co.uk
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TARA ARTS
Tara is the UK's leading Asian theatre company, founded in 1977. The company champions creative diversity through the production, promotion and development of cross cultural theatre. Tara promotes community cohesion by touring the classics of world theatre nationally for adults and young people. The company offers a range of sponsorship opportunities • Headline production sponsor for national tours • Children's theatre sponsor • Tara studio artist development sponsor • Community engagement theatre programme sponsor. "Tara really know what a sponsor needs and how to manage the relationship. Working with Tara was a mutually beneficial pleasure", Grange Hotels. Contact: Jonathan Kennedy, Executive Director. Tel.: 0208-333-4457. Fax: 0208-870-9540. jonathan@tara-arts.com
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TENBY ARTS FESTIVAL
(2024: currently paused) Tenby Arts Festival is an annual event offering a diverse programme of music, dance, drama, poetry, art and talks featuring local, national and international artistes. It opens with a weekend of family entertainment launched by a grand parade through the streets of the town prior to the main cultural repast spread over eight days in late September. In previous years, performers have included Julian Lloyd Webber, Evelyn Glennie, Luminita Berariu, The King's Consort, Katherine Jenkins, Kerstin Doelle, Noriko Ogawa and a host of others. Tenby is a beautiful, medieval, coastal resort in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The Festival is a registered charity and, following the loss of Arts Council funding, is heavily dependent on sponsorship to maintain this important event for visitors and local residents in an area deprived of access to the arts. Contact: Diana Lunn, Secretary. Address: 24 Penally Heights, Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7TH. Tel.: 01834 845341. E-mail: dialunn@tiscali.co.uk
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THAME YOUTH THEATRE
Thame Youth Theatre was formed in 1989 and now consists of six separate performing groups in Drama and Dance, with approximately 150 members. Its aim is to involve a large number of young people in regular high-quality performances, producing work that is exploratory, innovative and varied, encouraging participants to improvise, write, direct, design and perform work ranging from Shakespeare to Brecht to original musicals and street performances. Contact: Helen Harris, Youth Arts Co-ordinator. Address: Thame Youth Theatre, c/o Thame CES, Towersey Road, Thame OX9 3NW. Tel.: 01844 213400 or 07365 262627. E-mail: admin@thameyouththeatre.co.uk
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THEATRE BY THE LAKE, KESWICK
Over the last nine years, Theatre by the Lake has developed close ties with a number of local businesses and is always delighted to hear from potential new partners. Set in a Lake District beauty spot, the theatre draws affluent audiences from across the UK and is an unrivalled location for hospitality events. Each year, Theatre by the Lake stages three seasons of home-produced work. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy theatre of the very highest calibre from Spring right through the Summer culminating with a family Christmas show. The theatre provides Youth Theatre sessions in Keswick, Cockermouth and Workington. "From one off advertising in our souvenir programmes to full sponsorship of any given season, we're sure we can offer a package to suit your needs!" Contact: Sam Bunting, Head of Marketing. Tel.: 017687 81107. E-mail: sam@theatrebythelake.com.
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THE LONDON CULTURESEEKERS GROUP
The London Cultureseekers Group is a London-based history and culture social group. "We have over 8,300 members in and around London and are looking for sponsors who wish to reach them. You can either have an ad. on our website (see link below) or you can feature in our monthly online magazine which goes out to the membership - or we can promote you at one of the 70+ events that we organise every year. Members' interests are: museums, art galleries, theatre, history, London, travelling, reading and learning". Contact: Robert Coleman, Organiser. Address: 111 Greenslade Road, Barking IG11 9XF. Tel.: 07905 901 834. E-mail: robert@cultureseekers.org
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Membership demographics
60% Women, 40% Men
Average age of members: 45
90% based in London, 10% in surrounding counties
50% British, 50% overseas students or workers
60% single
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TRAVERSE THEATRE
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available in connection with Scotland's world-famous Traverse Theatre and Traverse Theatre Company. This is Scotland's new writing theatre and home to the originators of theatrical hits including Trainspotting, Passing Places and Perfect Days. Educational, venue and performance sponsorships are available. Contact: Development Manager. Address: Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 2ED. Tel.: 0131 228 1404. E-mail: jayne@traverse.co.uk.
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TRESTLE THEATRE COMPANY
“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: General Manager. Address: Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 0JQ. Tel.: 01727 850950. E-mail: admin@trestle.org.uk
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THE UNICORN THEATRE FOR CHILDREN
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. Contact: Development Department. Address: The Unicorn Theatre for Children, Admin. Offices, St. Mark's Studios, Chillingworth Road, London N7 8QJ. Tel.: 020 7645 0580. E-mail: development@unicorntheatre.com
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WATFORD PALACE THEATRE
As the only producing theatre in Hertfordshire, Watford Palace Theatre creates shows from beginning to end, from commissioning plays, casting and rehearsing to making sets and wardrobe. The theatre also has an education and participation department called 'Active' which runs two thriving youth theatres, the members of one being sourced from throughout the county. There are many sponsorship opportunities available, including the theatre's widespread education work, its disability access facilities (STAGETEXT and Audio Described performances) through to the funding of a whole production. Contact: Development Department. Address: Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ. Tel.: 01923 225671. E-mail: development@watfordtheatre.co.uk
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WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE
The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is a major receiving venue on the number one touring circuit. Its Membership Youth Scheme, GET-IN!, is open to all 9-18 year olds and offers a range of benefits including low cost tickets, workshops run by professional companies linked to shows at the Grand and the opportunity to go on backstage and theatre visits. Members have access to theatre professionals who share their knowledge of all aspects of theatre (technical, performance, admin., etc.). A representative from the theatre is present at every workshop and all persons involved in conducting workshops are screened. The opportunities available include full sponsorship or sponsorship of specific workshops and events. Contact: Youth Officer. Address: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DE. Tel.: 01902 429212. E-mail: getin@grandtheatre.co.uk
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THEATRE ROYAL, YORK
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. E-mail: info@theatre-royal-york.co.uk
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YOUNG VIC THEATRE
The 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: Development Manager. Address: 66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ. Tel.: 020 7922 2922. E-mail: info@youngvic.org
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