Patrons +
Play your role
Patron supporters get even closer to the action
Your support creates unforgettable productions, nurtures emerging artists, and brings groundbreaking theatre to our Islington home and beyond.
To thank you, we offer complimentary tickets and unique experiences that bring you closer to our work and the people who make it.
To discuss Patron membership or other ways to maximise your support contact Gwen Hanauer, Head of Individual Giving : 020 7288 4936 // ghanauer@almeida.co.uk.
Patrons
Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes events with the chance to hear directly from Almeida artists.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS + TICKETS TO SOLD OUT SHOWS
Guarantee your theatre tickets for the year with two complimentary tickets to every production and access House Seats for sold out productions. Patrons can purchase additional tickets to bring friends and family. Does not include West End/other transfers, house seats subject to availability.
EXCLUSIVE PATRON EVENTS
- Enjoy a members-only canapé and drinks reception before selected performances (at least 6 per year) as well as a post-show Q&A with the cast and creatives. Your complimentary ticket allocation can be used for these events. A waiting list is available to purchase additional tickets for Patrons’ Evenings (cost applies). Cast attendance is subject to availability.
- Celebrate the year alongside your fellow Patrons at an annual drinks reception with a chance to hear more about productions before anyone else.
- Go behind-the-scenes in rehearsals and meet cast, creatives and Almeida supporters at our member exclusive insight events (up to 6 per year).
SKIP THE QUEUE + EXTRA PRIORITY BOOKING
Call or email the Development team directly to book your preferred tickets before booking opens to Almeida Friends and general public.
PROGRAMME THANKS
See your name credited in our production programmes.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVES
Get exclusive updates and go behind-the-scenes on productions with the Almeida Members Newsletter.
All Patron Member benefits plus:
EXCLUSIVE BENEFACTOR EVENTS
- Meet creatives and cast members from the past 12 months of Almeida productions at an annual lunch
- Join us for one Opening Night per year, including two tickets to the production, pre-show drinks and an invitation to celebrate with the company post-show.
PRIORITY ACCESS TO 6 PATRONS’ EVENINGS
Enjoy a members only canapé and drinks reception before selected performances (at least 6 per year) as well as a post-show Q&A with the cast and creatives. Your complimentary ticket allocation can be used for these events. Benefactors have priority access to purchase additional tickets for Patrons’ Evenings (cost applies). Cast attendance is subject to availability.
FOYER SUPPORTERS BOARD AND PROGRAMME CREDIT
See your name credited in the Almeida foyer and on all production programmes
Producer’s Circle
Enjoy a personal connection with the Almeida’s work and see your support in action at Dress Rehearsals and more.
All Benefactor Member benefits plus:
EXCLUSIVE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE EVENTS
- Experience behind-the-scenes of the Almeida creative process with invites to selected dress and technical rehearsals.
- Secure 2 extra tickets (4 total) to an Opening Night at the Almeida including pre-show drinks and an invitation to the Opening Night Party.
- Enjoy invitations to selected events for our West End transfers.
SEE YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION
Experience first-hand opportunities for the theatre makers and performers of the future with invitations to selected workshops and performances of our Almeida Participation activities.
CREDIT IN + COPIES OF PUBLISHED SCRIPTS
See your name in Almeida play texts, subject to publisher discretion.
Inner Circle
Enjoy the highest level of access to our work and forge a relationship with the people who make it.
All Producer’s Circle Member benefits plus:
INNER CIRCLE DINNER
Get to know Artistic Director, Rupert Goold and Executive Director, Denise Wood at a private dinner for our closest supporters and celebrate the impact your support has made possible.
CELEBRATE ALL ALMEIDA OPENING NIGHTS
Join us for every Opening Night, including two tickets to the production, pre-show drinks and an invitation to the Opening Night Party.
EXCLUSIVE REHEARSAL ACCESS
Experience behind-the-scenes of the Almeida creative process with invites to selected rehearsals, plus dress and technical rehearsal access and special insight events
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Gift Aid Eligibility
Patron’s memberships comprise a benefit value detailing the cost incurred by the charity to provide these benefits, e.g. the cost of a theatre ticket. These are inclusive of VAT. Though we encourage donations, benefits can be purchased separately at this price. The balance and any amount above the benefit value is a suggested donation to which Gift Aid provisions apply.
To discuss purchasing benefits separately please contact the Development team on supporters@almeida.co.uk
Patron:
£700 benefit cost, £1050 donation
Benefactor:
£700 benefit cost, £2800 donation
Producer’s Circle:
£700 benefit cost, £5300 donation
Inner Circle:
£780 benefit cost, £11,220 donation