original productions

We are that rare thing: an independent, professional, 100% ‘producing house’ theatre. That means we create all of our productions in house, as opposed to ‘receiving house’ theatres that merely host shows produced and toured by other theatre companies.

In fact, since our launch in 2018, The Barn has become well known for exciting content creation in theatre circles nationally and internationally, and is often now regarded as one of the top ten theatres in the country: 

I’ve been amazed at the intensity of The Barn’s productions 

Michael morpugo. 

‘The Barn has shown me what theatre making can be, setting the bar high for my own artistic practice. It was truly a brilliant way to kickstart my career’  

Rudy Percival, composer. 

Each year we self-produce a whole spectrum of ambitious shows, from original new writing to innovative revivals and adaptations, both live and digital. We believe that our creative work brings great benefits to the industry and the area. Every year we: 

  • Champion up-and-coming talent and launch careers — including several West End stage debuts in 2022.
  • Provide permanent work for an amazing team of in-house creative talent — producers, writers, videographers, lighting and sound designers, content creators and many more.
          • Draw some of the most exciting creative talent in the country to the area, putting Cirencester on the creative arts map.
          • Develop partnerships with writers such as Sir Michael Morpurgo to strengthen our national and international reputation for first-class storytelling.
          • Continue to lead the way in the digital arts space, bringing our Barn Digital productions and Behind the Barn Door podcast to a broader national and international audience.
          • Open up theatre to new audiences and inspire young people in the area by showing what  can be done on and off the stage. 

          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

          As a registered charity, we rely on the support of our community to create innovative productions, keep ticket prices low and make a difference.

          Not many people know that The Barn Theatre is an unsubsidised charity and that we rely
          on the generosity of our supporters to keep going. 

          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

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