Cambridge Arts Theatre
The Cambridge Arts Theatre is an independent theatrical charity, founded in 1936 to ensure that the students and citizens of Cambridge could benefit from the transformative power of the arts. The theatre has since become known for its bold and ambitious creative choices and for launching the careers of some of the world’s greatest performers and cultural icons. Fast forward ninety years and today, the Arts Theatre is a thriving regional showcase for drama, dance and opera, a beacon for the development of arts professionals, and a much-loved regional venue delivering a diverse annual programme of over 350 shows to the people of Cambridge and the wide region.
Play your part by becoming a Business Partner today!
Our Corporate Partners play an essential role in supporting us to fulfil our charitable mission and to offer a theatre for everybody. Whether your interest is in connecting with our audiences, raising your company profile, entertaining clients, or rewarding staff, we can tailor a partnership to support your business need from a menu of benefits:
- Tickets and VIP opportunities for your clients and staff;
- Events and hospitality, including backstage tours and private events;
- Advertising, marketing, and branding opportunities to raise your profile;
- Acknowledgement of your logo in our brochures and supporters' boards;
- Supporting the Arts Theatre and promoting your company as a responsible and charitable business championing local arts organisations.
Every year at the Arts Theatre, we present 375 performances of world-class theatre and welcome 150,000 theatre-goers through our doors. Our venue's capacity is 666 and we run approximately 40 productions across the year. Our mission is to bring people together to inspire and celebrate the power of live performance. We are a dynamic and inclusive space where diverse stories are told and shared. Many of Britain’s most influential theatrical figures have launched their careers on the Arts Theatre stage including Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson and Derek Jacobi. We continue to attract the very best actors and directors to our stage and provide a diverse range of high-quality performances from companies such as the National Theatre, The Royal Court, The Globe and The Royal Shakespeare Company.
As a complement to our programme, we provide a broad range of educational and outreach activities. Every year, 100,000 school children and family audience members attend a show at our theatre. The strength and diversity of our programme means we engage more children and young people with the performing arts than any other cultural organisation in the area. In the past five years, we have sponsored 20,000 children from often severely disadvantaged backgrounds and/or living with disability to attend our pantomime, providing many with their first experience of live theatre. We are the leading provider of Assisted Performances for the Eastern region giving access to a range of artforms for people with disability.
In addition, we also run work experience weeks and have an ‘age-inclusive’ volunteer scheme which consists of a dedicated team of some 80 volunteers who work hard to make sure that everyone feels welcome when they attend a show.
Support from businesses and individuals is vital to our success. Contact us today to find out more about the benefits of becoming a Corporate Partner: ldell@cambridgeartstheatre.com.
Cambridge Arts Theatre is one of the most important theatres in the United Kingdom.
Products and services
Pantomime Sponsorship
At the Arts Theatre, we are proud of our reputation as one of the country’s best-loved, award-winning pantomime producers. Our annual pantomime goes straight to the heart of the community, bringing in over 30,000 visitors from a 60-mile catchment area across its run. You can support us as a headline sponsor and benefit from:
Extensive exposure through communications and marketing collateral;
Bespoke press and PR opportunities;
Entertainment and hospitality benefits including complimentary ticket packages and special offers for your staff and clients;
Support in achieving your ongoing CSR objectives, particularly if they are focused on youth, education, community enrichment or the arts.
Our next pantomime marks the grand re-opening of the theatre following a year-long, major redevelopment. If you are interested in supporting our work and putting your business in the spotlight, please contact our Membership Manager, Luke, by email at development@cambridgeartstheatre.com.
Business Partnerships
The Cambridge Arts Theatre is an independent theatrical charity and we receive no public subsidy or regular funding. We were founded in 1936 to ensure that the students and citizens of Cambridge could benefit from the transformative power of the arts. The theatre has since become known for its bold and ambitious creative choices and for launching the careers of some of the world’s greatest performers and cultural icons. Fast forward ninety years and today, the Arts Theatre is a thriving regional showcase for drama, dance and opera, a beacon for the development of arts professionals, and a much-loved regional venue delivering a diverse annual programme of over 350 shows to the people of Cambridge and the wide region.
Our corporate and business partners play an essential role in supporting us to fulfil our charitable mission and to offer a theatre for everybody. We understand the importance of effective sponsorship from all sides, and can offer a highly experienced, flexible, thorough working partnership, with a tailor-made package to meet the needs of your organisation. Benefits of partnering with us can include:
- Tickets and priority services;
- Events, hospitality and invitations;
- Marketing and branding opportunities to raise your profile;
- Staff benefits and rewards.
For more information or to learn more about becoming a Business Partner, please contact our Membership Manager, Luke Dell by email at development@cambridgeartstheatre.com.
Join our Supporters' Circle
Visit our website or contact us at 01223 578935 to learn more about each level and to join.
The Arts Theatre was founded in 1936 to ensure that the students and citizens of Cambridge could benefit from the transformative power of the arts. The theatre has since become known for its bold and ambitious creative choices and for launching the careers of some of the world’s greatest performers and cultural icons.
Fast forward ninety years and today, we are a thriving regional showcase for drama, dance and opera, a beacon for the development of arts professionals, and a much-loved regional venue delivering a diverse annual programme of over 350 shows to the people of Cambridge and the wide region.
Our supporters are the driving force behind the development of the Arts Theatre and help us achieve our charitable mission to bring people together to inspire and celebrate the power of live performance.
The Supporters' Circle membership programme offers a range of levels, with a sliding scale of benefits, offers, discounts and involvement. By joining our Supporters' Circle, you will not only be able to access exciting benefits, you will also be playing your part in keeping our great theatre alive.
OUR SUPPORTER'S CIRCLE:
ENSEMBLE: From £100 per year, £8,50 per month by Direct Debit
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Priority booking periods
- Advance information and newsletters
- 10% discount on drinks at our bars
- Ticket offers on selected shows throughout the year
- Free ticket exchange
- Partner discounts (currently 10% off your food bill at The Cambridge Chop House)
ACTOR: From £250 per year, £21.00 per month by Direct Debit
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Priority booking periods
- Advance information and newsletters
- 20% discount on drinks at our bars
- Complimentary theatre programmes
- Ticket offers on selected shows throughout the year
- Free ticket exchange
- Partner discounts (currently 10% off your food bill at The Cambridge Chop House)
- Invitations to selected post-show drinks receptions
- Online acknowledgement of your support
- Supporters pin
PRINCIPAL: From £1,000 per year, £83.50 per month by Direct Debit
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Extended priority booking periods
- Advance information and newsletters
- 20% discount on drinks at our bars
- Complimentary theatre programmes
- Ticket offers on selected shows throughout the year
- Free ticket exchange
- Partner discounts (currently 10% off your food bill at The Cambridge Chop House)
- A dedicated personal booking service
- An invitation to opening night post-show drinks receptions with the cast and crew
- An invitation to the annual press night performance of our pantomime
- Online and printed acknowledgement of your support in our brochures and programmes
- Supporters pin
DIRECTOR: From £2,500 per year, £208.50 per month by Direct Debit
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- Extended priority booking periods
- Advance information and newsletters
- 20% discount on drinks at our bars
- Complimentary theatre programmes
- Ticket offers on selected shows throughout the year
- Free ticket exchange
- Partner discounts (currently 10% off your food bill at The Cambridge Chop House)
- A dedicated personal booking service
- An invitation to opening night post-show drinks receptions with the cast and crew
- An invitation to the annual press night performance of our pantomime
- Online and printed acknowledgement of your support on our donor board and in our brochures and programmes
- Access to House Seats for sold-out productions
- Private backstage tours
- Exclusive invitations to special events and receptions
- Private use of our Circle Bar lounge area
- Supporters pin
PRODUCER: From £7,500 per year, £625 per month by Direct Debit
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
This dedicated group of people are the driving force behind the development of Cambridge Arts Theatre and its vision for the future. As a big thank you for your generous support we are delighted to provide a bespoke package that would include your chosen seats held for all shows, exclusive opportunities for you and your guests, and a greater involvement with our theatre.
