About Supporters/Patrons Circle: The Jungle Book

From page to stage

As part of The Jungle Book 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.

Want to learn more? Get in touch on 01243 812911 or development.team@cft.org.uk

Chichester Festival Youth Theatre

The Jungle Book

World Premiere
By Rudyard Kipling
Adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya

Festival Theatre, 16 – 31 December

This brand-new stage adaptation, written specially for CFYT, spins Kipling’s beloved tale into exciting, pulsating life, with a huge cast of characters. Ages 7+

Important dates:

Director’s Briefing: Tue 5 December

Technical Rehearsal: Thu 14 December

Dress Rehearsal: Fri 15 December

Supporters Night: Tue 19 December

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+*

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 for The Jungle Book 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!), and exclusive talks from creatives on brand new writing. We'll also invite you to our annual Supporters Dinner in the autumn.

Book your place on The Jungle Book Supporters or Patrons Circle by calling 01243 812911 or emailing development.team@cft.org.uk

*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: £700, minimum payment: £100. Patrons Circle: £1500 - Suggested donation: £1300, minimum payment: £200. 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?