>Supporters / Patrons Circle: Oliver!
About Supporters / Patrons Circle: Oliver!
From page to stage
As part of Oliver! Supporters or Patrons Circle you'll be part of a small exclusive group that gets to experience the show from script page to theatre stage. Go behind the scenes, hear from the Director, sit in on rehearsals and even get a chance to meet the cast. You'll have amazing stories to share and experiences to remember forever.
Oliver!
Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Freely adapted from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
New revision by Cameron Mackintosh
Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Bourne
8 July – 7 September | Festival Theatre
This spectacular new production has been fully reconceived especially for CFT by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh and promises to be one of the most unforgettable shows ever at CFT.
Important dates:
Director’s Briefing (online): Tue 18 June
Technical Rehearsal: Wed 3 July
Dress Rehearsal: Mon 8 July
Supporters Night: Wed 14 August
Please note that all event dates are subject to change and will be confirmed nearer the time. Invitations into rehearsals are at the discretion of the creative team.
Supporters Circle £800+* involvement
As a thank you for your support, you will follow your chosen production with:
- A digital copy of the script
- The chance to hear from the Director themselves at a special briefing
- Access to technical and dress rehearsals where you'll see the show coming together before anyone else
- An invite to our Supporters Night where you'll see the show, meet the cast and socialise with other Circle members
And if that wasn't enough you'll also receive:
- Our highest level of Priority Booking
- A direct relationship with our Development Team
- A complimentary programme for your production
- A press pack with all the reviews for the show
- Recognition in our programmes and on our website
Patrons Circle £1500+*
If you'd like to support our work in a bigger way, you can join our Circle at Patron level. On top of your amazing Supporters Circle experience, you'll get even closer with the chance to attend the Sitzprobe rehearsal for musicals (when the orchestra and cast join together for the first time to play and sing through the score - trust us when we say you'll have goosebumps!). We'll also invite you to our annual Supporters Dinner in the autumn.
Book your place on the Supporters or Patrons Circle by calling 01243 812911 or emailing [email protected]
*Here are the boring but essential legal bits: Donations are per production and support us over a year. Please pay all in one go, however many Circles you choose to join. Supporters Circle: £800 - Suggested donation: £680, minimum payment: £120. Patrons Circle: £1500 - Suggested donation: £1288, minimum payment: £212. Please note the donation portion is a suggested donation to which Gift Aid provisions apply. If you do not want to support CFT’s charitable aims, you can purchase the benefits outlined separately for the minimum payment without making any further donation, but where would be the joy in that?