Support Merrigong

Merrigong is dedicated to delivering experiences that are relevant and impactful to the diverse people of our region. We invest in a range of programs with community groups, schools and artists that deliver tangible outcomes through paid residencies, employment and the development of new theatre work.

There are many ways that you can support this work, from tax-deductible donations, to corporate partnerships, to becoming part of our team of highly-valued volunteers. Your contribution can help us build a brighter future for artists, audiences and our community.

Make a tax-deductible donation of $250 or more and you’ll be part of our Inner Circle, with recognition online and in our foyers for 12 months. We also send Inner Circle donors occasional special invitations to events, as well as regular updates on how their donations are being used to support our programs.

Our Inner Circle donors are recognised at three levels of support:

For more information visit merrigong.com.au/support or email supporters@merrigong.com.au

Inner Circle Insiders ($1,000 +)

Ainslie Lamb & Ronald Browne

Angela & Steve McCrea

Barry Sexton

Bruce Walker

Drew Fairley

Elizabeth Elliott & Kevin Marston

Emily Simpson

George & Rada Millwood

Harry & Pamela Bassett

Jane Franklin

Michael Davies & Chris Gage

Pauline & Rodney Doyle

R. McDonald

Warwick Shanks & Sharon Behl-Shanks

Anonymous x 3

Inner Circle Collaborators ($500 - $999)

Amy Harper

Beverley Darby

Chris & Jacqui McRobert

Christina Comelli

Col & Trudy Bruton

David & Linda Fuller

Denise Bramble

Four Star Cleaning

James & Linda Hogg

Jim & Sandra Dingle

Jodie Parker & Robin D’Rozario

John & Adrian Quilter

Kevin & Sue Savage

Leta Webb

Marie Mitchell-Stanley

Meg Schneider

Peter & Ann Robinson

Peter & Margaret Wolfe

Rosemary Mahon

Shabnam & Simon Hinton

Simon Hodsden

Stephen Meyrick

Tony McAdam

Anonymous x 2

Inner Circle Supporters ($250 – $499)

Angela Raymond

Ann Hinton

Barbara Cunningham

Barbara Vickery

Damien Leith

Dayna Parker

Elizabeth Jeneid

Graeme & Jill Bell

Graeme & Lisa McKay

Hilton & Jan Bloomfield

Isla Bowen & Michael Yabsley

Jane Westbrook & Mark Ramsden

Jayne Downs

John Penney

Kate Cosgrove

Leland Kean & Kar Chalmers

Marlene Matthew

Merilyn Pearson

Merran Dawson

Michael Pennisi

Monique Davis

Peter Wayne Morris

Rachel Francis & Kim Buck

Ron & Helen Jaray

Stephen Jones

Anonymous x 2

We’re committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy theatre and live performance experiences with us. To organise your accessible option/s, please contact us at the time of booking. Call (02) 4224 5999, email boxoffice@merrigong.com.au or visit in person 10am – 4pm weekdays.

Both lllawarra Performing Arts

Centre and Wollongong Town Hall are accessible venues. Our staff are on hand to help assist you get into, and around the venue. Selected seats in each theatre are held for patrons who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns. Please call us to talk to us about any accessible requirements including the type of wheelchair you use – we want to make sure we have the right space for you.

We accept Companion Cards. Seats for your companion can only be booked in person or by phoning the Box Office with Companion Cards to be sighted upon ticket collection.

The IMB Theatre has an FM system for hearing augmentation. Receivers can be obtained free of charge from the box office prior to performances. The Bruce Gordon Theatre and Main Auditorium of the Wollongong Town Hall have an induction hearing loop compatible with T-switch hearing aids.

Select performances are captioned for patrons who are d/Deaf or hearing impaired. The Bruce Gordon Theatre and Main Auditorium of Wollongong Town Hall will have mobile captioning via GoTheatrical! app. Please download the app prior to your performance. In the IMB Theatre captions are displayed on screens at the side of the stage. Please mention live captioning when booking to ensure you are in the best position to make use of this service.

Select performances are Audio Described for the benefit of patrons with low or no vision. Actions, expressions and gestures are described by professional describers trained by Vision Australia to bring out the true imagery in a performance. Patrons who are blind and/or vision impaired will hear the description through headsets. Please mention Audio Description when booking.

Before Audio Described performances, patrons have the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute Tactile Tour. Being amongst the scenery establishes the scene and allows for a deeper theatrical experience for patrons who are vision impaired or blind. Please mention Tactile Tour when booking.

Large-print, plain text copies of programs for Mainstage Season shows are available on request at the Box Office on the day of the performance.

Select performances are designed to be sensory friendly for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement, and some small changes made to the light and sound effects.

Communication Boards

Available at our Café and Box Office (Wollongong Town Hall and Illawarra

Performing Arts Centre) we have our own Communication Board with symbols that reflect our operations and services. This tool allows anyone with communication challenges to express themselves through a visual aid by either gesturing, pointing to, or blinking at the symbols represented on the board.

For further information regarding the use of Communication boards, please visit accessabilityaustralia. com/aaa-products/

Each venue has a guide to help you best plan your visit and know what to expect.

Access Guides are available to read and download at merrigong.com.au/ your-visit/access-services/

Key Dates for your diary

Season Tickets on sale

Tue 15 Nov, 2022

Single Tickets on sale for Guru of Chai and Choir Boy Tue 6 Dec, 2022

All Single Tickets on sale

Tue 10 Jan, 2023

Proof of concession

Discounted ticket prices are available for Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Australian Writer’s Guild and MEAA card holders, as well as full-time students. Seniors’ Card holders may also book Season

Ticket packages at the concession price. Proof of concession (such as a signed copy of your concession card) must be included with your booking form, and may also be requested prior to admission to the theatre.

Under 30s

Proof of age is required when purchasing tickets at the Under 30s price.

Age recommendations

While we provide age recommendations for shows, parental discretion is advised.

Transaction fees

A per transaction fee of $6.95 applies to phone and internet bookings. No transaction fees are payable for counter purchases, or for Season

Ticket Packages.