ONE-OFF DONATION

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.

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.

NAB A NEIGHBOUR

Starting in 2024, we are trialling a new scheme called Nab a Neighbour, specifically aimed at combatting loneliness and social isolation – an acute problem in the Cotswold District, where 16% of all households are occupied by an elderly person living alone and 37% of households on the lowest incomes lack access to a car. Nab a Neighbour encourages 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 really do with a night off. All we request in return is a little feedback to help us with our fundraising. The scheme depends on the goodwill and support of our brilliant Barn community, and we will extend it beyond 2024 if it proves a success.

These ‘Nab a Neighbour’ tickets will be available for £0 from our box office (in person or over the phone), and valid Monday—Thursday for every show. 

You can support our Nab a Neighbour scheme by:

  • Bringing someone who could benefit from some community support to a show with you
  • Telling your friends what we’re doing, in person or via social media
  • Making a donation, becoming a business sponsor or patron and directly bringing the magic of connection and live theatre to local people most in need of a boost

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:
Justine  | justine.norman@barntheatre.org.uk

Grants and Trusts:

Fundraising  |  fundraising@barntheatre.org.uk   

 

WITH HUGE THANKS TO 

everyone who already supports us: 

PATRONS

Diana & Harry Acland 

Mike Austen 

Bob & Marianne Benton 

James & Beth Birdwood 

Richard Boggis-Rolfe 

Sophie & Bobby Burnett 

Chris & Sue Burton 

Paddy & Janie Dear 

Beth Dugan 

Nick Dummett 

Robin Faber 

Caroline & Michael Fish 

John Hayward 

Paul Hazel 

Simon Hersom & Marian Whittaker 

Nick Hornby 

Nick Hunt 

Mandy & Hugh Thomas 

Judy Tice 

Dr Andy Lichnowski 

David & Anna Longridge 

Sir Michael McWilliam 

Phil & Tania Oldcorn 

Bob & Ann O’Hara 

George & Susan Philips 

Jim & Sue Pymer 

Barbara & John Rutley 

George & Dani Seatter 

Andrew & Mini Sells 

Sir Martin Smith 

Virginia Stourton 

Paul & Viv Styles 

Jonathan Taylor 

Harry & Jane Tee 

Stuart Thackaberry 

Alix Titley & Richard Crooks 

Andrew & Tracey Tubb 

David & Leslie Unwin 

Richard Waite & Jennifer Hayward 

Berenice Williams 

Charles & Amanda Woodd 

Denys Young 

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

The Foyle Foundation

The Notgrove Trust

CHK Foundation

The Macfarlane Walker Trust

The Lennox Hannay Charitable Trust

Jack Lane Charitable Trust

Susanna Peake Charitable Trust

The Charlotte Heber Percy Charitable Trust

The Cotswold Primrose Trust

Theatre Works!

The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Gloucester Community Foundation

Hitchins Family Trust

BUSiNESS SPONSORS

The Number Crunchers

St James Place

Big Van World

Cerno Capital

Cotswold Lakes Brew Co

DentArtwork Dental Care Centre

Eco-Able

Rangeford Villages

RedKite Law

STATUTORY SUPPORTERS 

Cotswold District Council

Cirencester Town Council

THE BARN THEATRE

5 Beeches Road 
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1BN