Become A Patron
MembershipsBecome A Patron
“It remains incredibly rare to find such a busy producing theatre and arts centre in such a small community. Our Patrons are the reason why we’re here.”
John Terry, Theatre Director
Our Patrons are invaluable members of our theatre community.
Becoming a Patron is the best way to ensure The Theatre can continue delivering the most exciting, accessible and entertaining art, culture and entertainment and remain a thriving arts venue at the heart of Chipping Norton.
Why We Need Your Support
As an independent theatre, and a registered charity, the support of our Patrons is extremely important to us.
We do not receive subsidy from the government or the Arts Council and although around 75% of our income comes from ticket and sales each year, we need to raise an additional £250,000 to continue bringing over 300 live performances, films & screenings a year to a wide audience at affordable prices.
Playing a Part in the Local Community
We believe The Theatre is for everyone, and whist we know the life-changing impact getting involved in the arts can have, we also know the arts can be hard to access.
Our Patrons help us change this by supporting our award winning programme of Take Part activities, Outreach & Community work both in The Theatre and in local schools, care homes and communities, providing bursaries for workshops and classes, funding school holiday meals & cultural activities, free community tickets and accessible ‘pay what you can’ performances.
Find out more about our outreach projects and work in the community here.
Thank you to all of our current Patrons - you are amazing!
Platinum Patrons
Michael and Clara Freeman, Susanna Peake, Keith Ruddle and Jill Thorley, Tony and Judith Yarrow.
Gold Patrons
Lady Aird, David and Clare Astor, Kate and Matthew Dobbs, Prue Leith (Honorary Gold Patron), The Ford Family, Richard Greaves, Nicky Sherbrooke.
Silver Patrons
Lord and Lady Blyth, Clive and Mary Fieth, Rupert and Amanda Ponsonby, Ciaran and Victoria Martin, Ms B W Stanford, Brad and Katherine Wickens, Ali Wills.
Theatre Patrons
George and Ally Bailey, Paul and Allison Blundell, Kathryn Boyle, Sir Dominic and Lady Cadbury, Glena Chadwick, Nick & Sally Chambers, Sarah and Richard Cobb, Darryl Day and Ian Robinson, David and Judy Foster, Christopher and Georgie Fox, Christopher and Gillie Galloway, Jackie and Roger Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Graves, Mrs Helen J Hoffman, Ant & Lisa Hughes, Nancy Jarrett, James & Tina Johnstone, Simon & Chris Keeping, Liz Leffman and Mike Flanagan, Jan Lesser, Jennifer Lewis and Richard Whittington, Mrs. Sonia P Marshall, Roger Naumann, Mr and Mrs C Park, Rosie Pearson, Jose Phillips and Roy Jones, Nick & Ros Richardson (MBE), Laurence & Michelle Vaughan, Brian and Anne Wooby.
And all Patrons who have chosen to remain anonymous.
