Support Us

The Theatre, a home for arts and creativity in Chipping Norton for over 50 years.

The Theatre is an independent arts venue, a registered charity, and has been a source of joy, laughter and inspiration in Chipping Norton for over 50 years.

We are a rare example of a rural performing arts venue which produces its own work, as well as providing a venue welcoming artists, comedians and musicians from across the country.

We welcome everyone in our community and provide opportunities to access, experience, create and work in the arts and theatre for our local rural area.

Our community programmes aim to address some of the issues of rural poverty, isolation and poor mental health which impact many young people and families in our local area.

Ways you can support us

Whatever you choose, your support is so important to us, thank you.

Playing our part in the community

Social Impact at The Theatre has a clear aim: to use the power of creativity to enrich lives. This is central to our purpose and at the core of everything we do.

Our extensive community programmes aim to address some of the issues of rural poverty, isolation and poor mental health which impact many young people and families in our local area.

You can find out more our community programmes here.

Why We Need Your Support

The Theatre does not receive subsidy from the government or the Arts Council and although around 75% of our income comes from tickets and sales, the majority of the ticket revenue, rightly, goes to the performers.

The support of our Patrons, Friends, donors and volunteers keep The Theatre here for your community; an independent creative venue producing and hosting the best live theatre, music, and comedy in the Cotswolds.