DID YOU KNOW?
PLAY YOUR PART
We engage over 1,000 artists per year.
YOUR CALL
CLEAR WHITE LIGHT
‘Powerful and quite extraordinary theatre.’ H H H H NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE As a partner of Live Theatre you will support our work with the best new writers and theatre makers, ensuring their voices and stories are developed into plays on Live’s stage. Many will go on to tour nationally and internationally, shining a spotlight on the culture and people of the North East.
We give young people opportunities to develop skills and self-confidence through free Live Tales creative writing school workshops and the largest free Youth Theatre in the region. Working collaboratively we can achieve our vision and mission and your corporate social responsibility objectives.
If you’d like to join Live Theatre as a Corporate Partner, become a valued sponsor, or provide in-kind support, please contact: Alison Nicholson, Fundraising and Development Manager on 0191 2693497 or alison@live.org.uk
We seek corporate partners who share our values and mission, who want to support the writer and be aligned with finding, nurturing and training creative talent in order to produce new plays, and use theatre to unlock the potential of young people. We recognise the poverty and skills gap that exists for young people and adults living in the North East compared to their peers living in other parts of England.
We are committed to understanding and meeting the business objectives of each of our Corporate Partners, and consider our partnerships with businesses genuinely collaborative and mutually beneficial. We will work together with you to create a bespoke package of brand and business benefits tailored to meet our mutual goals and objectives.
For more information about ways in which you can support Live Theatre, go to www.live.org.uk/support Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ
We would love to introduce you to our audiences who are engaged and passionate about our region and culture, and develop a long and mutually beneficial relationship with your business, employees and clients.
DID YOU KNOW?
We are No. 4 in the Best Things To Do In Newcastle (Time Out Sep 2021)
LIVE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS ‘One of the most fertile crucibles of new writing.’ THE GUARDIAN
OUR STORY Live Theatre, situated on the vibrant Newcastle Quayside, is the only theatre in England, outside of London, dedicated to the creation and production of new plays. We nurture undiscovered, emerging and established playwrights to create world class plays. We give writers and theatre makers the opportunity to tell the stories that are steeped in the concerns and issues of today, with a broad and diverse appeal.
‘What a fabulous theatre it is. The staff were happy and friendly. The seats were incredibly comfy and the intimate setting was fabulous.’ ‘Superb theatre – great to be so close to the performance.’
There are many opportunities for corporates to support Live Theatre including joining our Corporate Partnership scheme, sponsoring a production or a performance or by supporting one of our writing programmes, education or community initiatives.
SPONSORSHIP
IN-KIND SUPPORT
If you’d like to sponsor the commissioning or performance of a play, or support one of our writing programmes, education or community initiatives, we will work with you to create a bespoke package of benefits to achieve your business objectives.
If your business is able to provide us with products or professional services in-kind, the money we save can be used to re-invest in the production of new writing and supporting our communities. We will acknowledge this support and provide benefits in line with the level of in-kind support provided.
We can help you to deliver on your priorities. If brand exposure in Live Theatre and online is your main goal, we can offer a range of effective options. If entertaining your clients with unique theatre experiences, or rewarding staff with behind-the-scenes insights is top of your list we would love to work with you on an exclusive package of benefits.
DID YOU KNOW? ‘A positively radiant one-man show.’ H H HH THE GUARDIAN
We have two levels of Corporate Partnership. The benefits can be tailored to your specific business objectives or Corporate Social Responsibility agenda. We aspire to create long-lasting, mutually valuable associations, so we are happy to discuss discounts for joining our scheme for multiple years. Benefits
Gold Partner £5,000 +VAT
Silver Partner £2,500 +VAT
Complimentary tickets for your staff and clients to enjoy new work produced by Live Theatre
40 per year with a value of approx. £1,000
20 per year with a value of approx. £500
Staff discount on theatre tickets over and above the complimentary ticket allocation
10%
5%
Discount on room hire of our unique spaces, excluding catering, for staff or client meetings and entertaining
20%
10%
Invitations to Press and Guest nights and Season Launch Events
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Networking and social opportunities for staff with other w Corporate Partners, Live Theatre Board Members, Creative Team, Cast and Directors
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Bespoke events e.g. Q&A for staff with Artistic Director or Chair, watch a dress rehearsal, back stage tour
We can also offer the opportunity to grow and develop your team through our volunteering programme.
SHINE
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
Our free Youth Theatre has been running for over 24 years. Up to March 2022 more than 11,111 children have had their imaginations sparked by writing their own story in our free Live Tale Workshops.
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Volunteering and skills development opportunities for w your staff as writing mentors and illustrators to support young people within Live Tales
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Your company logo in season brochures
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Your company logo on digital signage in Live Theatre’s Atrium Bar and Undercroft – 30k visitors per year
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Your company logo and weblink on Live Theatre’s website – over 80k unique users per year
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Mentions in press and social media
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Welcome feature in main e-newsletter to new members with company logo
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Opportunities to support Live Wired online productions
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