Derby Theatre Friends Brochure

Brassed Off adapted by Paul Allen from the screenplay by Mark Herman. Photo: Robert Day

Higher Levels Help Derby’s children blossom and grow into a dynamic new generation of artists, performers and theatre-lovers

Be part of Derby Theatre!

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Peter Pan adapted by Mike Kenny. Photograph: Robert Day

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Derby Theatre believes that every child deserves the chance to fall in love with theatre. We’re asking for your help to give them that chance.

30% of children in Derby are living in poverty. 19% receive Free School Meals.* For these children, the theatre can seem to exist in another world. Through our Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, we will invite schoolchildren in receipt of Free School Meals to enter the world of theatre and experience the magic up close.

Derby Theatre’s in-house artistic team creates numerous shows for young people every year, including our spectacular Christmas shows. We have been producing children’s theatre and award-winning learning programmes for many years, so we know that the smallest spark can ignite an imagination.

Engaging with the theatre has been proven to boost confidence and creativity, and enrich the way children relate to their world. With your support, we will open the door for children in Derby into a world of imagination and make sure no child in our city misses out on the power of storytelling.

With your help, our Children’s Appeal will help Derbyshire’s young people to blossom and grow into the theatre-lovers of the future. Give the gift of theatre today. * Statistics from End Child Poverty: www.endchildpoverty.org.uk/poverty-in-your-area-2016

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derbytheatre.co.uk/friends 01332 593939

Good Be our guest at special events twice a year.

We’ll pour you a glass of fizz to thank you for being a Good Friend!

Your rewards Huge savings on previews, press nights and selected other performances Priority booking

For the rest of the year, you’ll enjoy 10% off all things delicious at our bar and Theatre Café, so you can indulge your taste buds every time you visit.

Priority booking for selected participation events 2 annual special events with a free drink

Your membership also includes priority booking and discounted performances, and if you need to exchange a ticket, it’s absolutely free.

10% bar discount 10% café discount Free ticket exchange

Your annual Good Friend payment includes a voluntary donation* of £70 to the Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, so you can help us bring world-class theatre to Derbyshire’s young people.

No post charges Family newsletter Family cast meet ‘n’ greets Opportunities for photographs on the set of shows

Treat yourself to the theatre experience you deserve.

Join today!

Free programme for Derby Theatre Productions

£7.50 per month, Direct Debit 4

Special

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Let our experts guide you into the heart of Derby Theatre. See how the magic is created with an exclusive masterclass every year and tours of our stunning sets.

Special

Your rewards

Celebrate with us at two annual special events, where we’ll have a glass of fizz waiting for you. In the meantime, we’ll give you 10% off everything at our bar and Theatre Café. With super priority booking and special prices for performances, you’ll be on our guest list all year round.

Tours of working sets Masterclass with theatre specialist Super priority booking

Your annual Special Friend payment includes a voluntary donation* of £200 to the Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, so you can help us bring world-class theatre to Derbyshire’s young people.

Plus: Special Friends will also enjoy all of the rewards included in the Good Friend membership!

Become an insider.

Join today! £20 per month, Direct Debit

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Diamond Patron

Gold Patron Every Friend of Derby Theatre is special, but our Best Friends are family to us.

To show you how much your support means to us, we want to share our most exciting moments with you. Together, we’ll celebrate the extraordinary things you have helped us achieve. Join us for a glass of fizz at two annual events – and turn every trip to the theatre into a special event, with concierge drinks service during the interval. In recognition of your invaluable contribution to our theatre and the people we work with, we’ll acknowledge your generosity on our website.

Add a 10% discount in our bar and Theatre Café and you have a bespoke and unforgettable theatre experience.

Go behind the curtain with our expert team. We’ll let you in on our secrets on tours of our working sets and invite you to a masterclass with a theatre specialist.

Cast meet ‘n’ greet

With free ticket exchange, super advance booking, and a concierge booking phone-line, you’ll never miss a beat.

Your annual Best Friend: Gold payment includes a voluntary donation* of £500 to the Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, so you can help us bring world-class theatre to Derbyshire’s young people.

Your rewards Recognition on website Concierge ticket phone line Concierge drink service

Plus: Gold Patrons will enjoy all the rewards included in the Good Friend and Special Friend memberships too!

Take your theatre experience to the next level. Join today! £50 per month, Direct Debit 6

TWO by Jim Cartwright. Photo: Robert Day

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Diamond Patron

Platinum Patron

Be in the room where it happens.

As a Diamond Patron, let us add some sparkle to your evening.

Experience the thrill of the dress rehearsal, receive personal copies of signed scripts** and enjoy exclusive opportunities to meet our talented casts.

Your rewards

We’ll acknowledge your name in our programmes, as well as on the website, to thank you for your generosity.

Signed copies of scripts

You’ll always be top of the guest list for our backstage tours, professional masterclasses and special events.

Make yourself at home with concierge drinks service during the interval, and enjoy all the delicious treats at our bar and Theatre Café at 10% off.

Meet the cast of every Derby Theatre Production Recognition in programmes Invite to dress rehearsal of Derby Theatre Productions

Plus: Diamond Patrons will enjoy all of the rewards included in the Good Friend, Special Friend and Gold Patron memberships!

Celebrate with us. Relax with us.

You’ve earned it. Join today! £100 per month, Direct Debit

Your annual Best Friend: Diamond Patron payment includes a voluntary donation* of £1,000 to the Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, so you can help us bring world-class theatre to Derbyshire’s young people.

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Look Back in Anger by John Osborne. Photo: Robert Day

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derbytheatre.co.uk/friends 01332 593939

Platinum Patron This is your theatre, so we think it should have your name on it.

As a token of our thanks, we’ll acknowledge your name in our building, on our website and in all of our programmes and brochures.

We’ll also invite you to dinner with our Artistic Director and Chair of Trustees.

Your rewards Recognition in brochures Recognition in venue Dinner with Artistic Director & Chair Free parking Plus: Platinum Patrons will enjoy all of our rewards including those in previous memberships levels!

There’ll be an exclusive seat waiting for you at dress rehearsals – and a free parking space for you at every show.

You’ll meet every exceptional cast of Derby Theatre’s productions, receive personal signed scripts, and join us for special events.

We’ll guide you through many key steps of the theatre-making process and the people that make it happen.

We’re raising the curtain on a new chapter for Derby Theatre.

You’re in the front row.

Join today! £200 per month, Direct Debit

Your annual Best Friend: Platinum Patron payment includes a voluntary donation* of £2,000 to the Derby Theatre Children’s Appeal, so you can help us bring world-class theatre to Derbyshire’s young people.

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Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh. Photo: Mark Sepple

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Direct Debit

Direct Debit

to Family Appeal*

Annual

Become a higher level Friend today – it’s easy!

Good Friend

£7.50

£90.00

£100.00

£70.00

Special Friend

£20.00

£240.00

£260.00

£200.00

Best Friend: Gold Patron

£50.00

£600.00

£650.00

£500.00

Best Friend: Diamond Patron

£100.00

£1,200.00

£1,300.00

£1,000.00

Best Friend: Platinum Patron

£200.00

£2,400.00

£2,600.00

£2,000.00

There’s three simple ways to join: 1. Call our friendly team on 01332 593939 2. Visit derbytheatre.co.uk/patrons 3. Pop into the box office Remember, you’ll save more if you pay by Direct Debit – so have your account name, account number and sort code handy.

Monthly Annual Direct Debit Direct Debit

Standard Annual

Voluntary Contribution to Family Appeal*

Good Friend

£7.50

£90

£100

£70

Special Friend

£20

£240

£260

£200

Best Friend: Gold Patron

£50

£600

£650

£500

Best Friend: Diamond Patron

£100

£1,200

£1,300

£1,000

Best Friend: Platinum Patron

£200

£2,400

£2,600

£2,000

*We do hope you will want to help us give children in Derbyshire with fewer opportunities the chance to participate in our work, but you can still become a Friend without donating. Call 01332 593997.

Derby Theatre is part of

University of Derby Theatre is a registered charity (1129005).

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