Not many people know that The Barn Theatre is an unsubsidised charity and that we rely on the generosity of our supporters to fund our original productions, community work and free ticket schemes.
MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION
- £15 could fund a child from a high-pupil-premium school watching a dedicated Christmas performance via our Play it Forward scheme
- £25 could fund an isolated older person visiting the theatre via our Big Neighbourhood Watch scheme
- £50 could fund a costume made from scratch by our in-house creative team
To make a donation, you can either click on the button below or add a contribution when you book a ticket.
OUR FREE TICKET SCHEMES
PLAY IT FORWARD
This is our community initiative, developed to allow EVERYONE an opportunity to access quality theatre, regardless of income, health or age. Your donations to our Play it Forward scheme have funded thousands of theatre visits from isolated older people and local state schools.
In 2024 we are expanding the initiative to include cancer patients and those suffering with chronic pain and mental health problems.
BIG NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Starting in 2024, we are launching a new scheme called The Big Neighbourhood Watch, where we encourage our Barn community to bring a friend or neighbour, who wouldn’t otherwise be able to come to the theatre, to watch a show WITH THEM. Perhaps an older person who lives alone, or a single parent who could do with a night off. These ‘Big Neighbourhood Watch’ tickets will be available for £0 on our booking page, and valid Monday—Wednesday for the first three weeks of each show run.
You can support The Big Neighbourhood Watch scheme by:
- Bringing someone in need of some community support to a show, marked ‘Neighbour’ on our booking page
- Telling your friends what we’re doing, in person and via social media
- Making a donation of one or more tickets to allow people most in need of a boost, to experience the magic of theatre
Last year we raised over £22,500 from your collective one-off donations. Thank you! For a more ongoing relationship with us, please consider becoming a Friend of the Barn, or even a Patron.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
From bringing new people to theatre to launching creative careers and facilitating huge community events, here are just some of the ways that your contributions help make our community a better place.
ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS & LAUNCHING CAREERS
EDUCATION, OUTREACH & EVENTS
BARN COMMUNITY & THEATRE FOR ALL
Contact
Volunteering and Barn Champions:
Box Office 01285 648255 | boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk
Business and patrons:
Di Cronin | di.cronin@barntheatre.org.uk
Grants and Trusts:
Anna Vaughan | anna.vaughan@barntheatre.org.uk
WITH HUGE THANKS TO
everyone who already supports us:
PATRONS
Diana & Harry Acland
Bob & Marianne Benton
Richard Boggis-Rolfe
Sophie & Bobby Burnett
Chris & Sue Burton
Sue Davis
Paddy & Janie Dear
Nick Dummett
Camilla George
John Hayward
Simon Hersom & Marian Whittaker
Nick Hornby
Nick Hunt
Mandy & Hugh Thomas
Sir Jeremy Tritton
Dr Andy Lichnowski
David Longridge
Sir Michaela McWilliam
Dame Fiona Reynolds
Barbara & John Rutley
George Seatter
Sir Martin Smith
Virginia Stourton
Lavinia Corbally Stourton
Sharon Studer
Paul & Viv Styles
Jonathan Taylor
Harry & Jane Tee
Stuart Thackaberry
Alix Titley & Richard Crooks
Andrew & Tracey Tubb
David Unwin
Richard Waite & Jennifer Hayward
Emma Weir
Charles & Amanda Wood
Denys Young
TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS
The Foyle Foundation
The Notgrove Trust
CHK foundation
Macfarlane Walker trust
The Lennox Hannay Charitable Trust
Jack Lane Charitable Trust
The Cotswold Primrose Trust
Theatre Works!
D’Oyle Carte Charitable Trust
Gloucester Community Foundation
Hitchins Family Trust
BUSiNESS SPONSORS
The Number Crunchers
St James Place
Cerno Capital
DentArtwork Dental Care Centre
Rangeford Villages
RedKite Law
STATUTORY SUPPORTERS
Cotswold District Council
Cirencester Town Council
THE BARN THEATRE
5 Beeches Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1BN
BOX OFFICE
Tel: 01285 648255
Email: boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk