REP PATRONS
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Play your part in the theatre you love
BECOME A REP PATRON
The Rep exists to offer the people of Birmingham the most vibrant theatrical experiences in the world. We are a world class producing theatre in the heart of a global city, creating home-grown, critically acclaimed shows that includes everything from thought-provoking productions like East is East and A Thousand Splendid Suns, to showstoppers like Sinatra The Musical and The Snowman.
As a Rep Patron you will become an invaluable part of the work we do. Work that invigorates, inspires, and entertains. Work that offers an expansive idea of who we are, who we have been, and who we could be. Work that celebrates the soul of Birmingham through a world class Repertory of plays. To support The Rep is to support our local communities: through our programme that galvanises a broad and diverse audience; through our Talent Development work that propels the next generation of artists onto the world stage; and through our Creative Learning Department that provides universally accessible pathways into the arts. This vital work cannot be done without support from people like you.
Rep Patrons are part of The Rep family, enjoying a diverse range of benefits both on and off stage. This will include a personalised booking service, tickets to sold out shows, invitations to special events and backstage experiences as well as opportunities to meet the stars of the shows you love and the artists who create our world class theatrical experiences. Join us for Rep world premiere Press Nights or First Preview Drinks with actors and creative teams; access The Rep’s Rehearsal Rooms, experience an onstage Technical Rehearsal or watch from the wings with our Artistic Director.
The founder of The Rep, Sir Barry Jackson, always wanted The Rep to “put before the Birmingham public such plays as cannot be seen in the ordinary way at theatres.” With your help we can pick up this challenge, creating popular, daring, and bold work that is accessible to all.
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BEING ABLE TO EXPERIENCE A TECHNICAL REHEARSAL WAS FASCINATING. SEEING HOW THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE PRODUCTION COME TOGETHER, AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT ROLES FIRST HAND WAS AN EXPERIENCE I SHALL NEVER FORGET.
REP DONOR
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Our Artistic Director’s Circle gives you unrivalled access to the theatre making process with opportunities to join rehearsals, technical sessions and watch from the wings with our Artistic Director, Joe Murphy. Your support will enable us to continue to create homegrown, world-class productions that invigorate, inspire, and entertain.
I AM THRILLED TO BE LAUNCHING OUR NEW PATRONS SCHEME, GIVING OUR MOST VALUED SUPPORTERS UNRIVALLED ACCESS INTO HOW WE MAKE THEATRE AT THE REP.
I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THIS VISION WITH YOU, PUTTING YOU AT THE HEART OF ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING THINGS IN THE WORLD; MAKING THEATRE.
Joe Murphy, Artistic Director
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR PATRON’S
BENEFIT
A member of the Fundraising Team to assist with priority booking and securing tickets for sold out shows (where possible)
An invitation to watch a Rep Dress Rehearsal
An invitation to watch a Rep Technical Rehearsal
An invitation to watch a Rehearsal in The Rep’s Rehearsal Rooms with the Artistic Director
An opportunity to observe, with the The Rep’s Artistic Director a Creative Learning or Talent Development workshop or Masterclass
A VIP invitation to Rep Press Nights in The House*** including Pre and Post Show Drinks Receptions with opportunity to meet the cast (where possible)
A VIP invitation for you to attend all Rep Press Nights in The Door and The Studio (where possible)***
An invitation for you to join a Rep First Preview Drinks with the cast and creatives
Opportunity for a pre-show behind the scenes guided tour of the stage, set and wings with the Artistic Director
An invitation to The Rep’s Annual Supporter’s Christmas Reception
An invitation to The Rep’s Annual Artistic Director’s Dinner
Name listed on the Thank You page of The Rep’s website and Rep production programmes
Name listed in The Rep’s Season Brochure (two per year)
Name listed on the Supporters Board in The Rep Foyer
15% off tickets*
hour priority booking**
No transaction fees or ticket exchange fees
Ability to refund tickets (with 72 hours notice)
10% off at The Rep Café Bar
Ability to book a private area of The Rep Café Bar for your guests****
Free cloakroom (when available)
Quarterly updates from The Rep’s Artistic Director
A production programme for all Rep Produced shows
Bespoke Backstage Tour of The Rep
A seat plaque in The House auditorium for 5 years
per year)
(with AD)
(with AD)
(6 guests)
(with member of bar staff)
(signed by cast)
(10 guests) «(12 guests with AD)
* Ticket discounts apply to a maximum booking of 4 tickets for each production. Exemptions may apply to some performances.
** We will do everything we can to offer Patrons the best priority booking experience, however, please note, priority booking may not be available for every event.
*** Up to a maximum of 6 per membership year.
**** Catering at an additional cost. 1 booking per membership year.
PATRON PRODUCING PATRON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (AD) CIRCLE
BECOMING A REP PATRON IS EASY…
With three levels of membership to choose from, you can join The Rep’s family of patrons at whichever level works for you.
Patron - £1,500 per year (12 monthly instalments of £125)
Producing Patron - £2,500 per year (12 monthly instalments of £208)
Artistic Director’s Circle - £5,000 per year (12 monthly instalments of £417)
All levels of Rep Patronage comprise a benefits value detailing the actual cost of membership to the theatre. These benefits can be purchased separately at this price. Any amounts given over and above this benefits value are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid. Patrons: Donation £1,046 / Benefits £454, Producing Patrons: Donation £1,475 / Benefits £1,025, Artistic Director’s Circle: Donation £3.337 / Benefits £1,663.
For our full terms and conditions please visit: birmingham-rep.co.uk/patrons
SIGN UP TODAY
Visit birmingham-rep.co.uk/memberships
GET IN TOUCH
Have a question regarding signing up as a Patron or wish to discuss other ways you can help support The Rep? Please call Sarah Cranmer, Director of Fundraising on 0121 245 2077 or email sarah.cranmer@birmingham-rep.co.uk
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