How can you help?
As we said on our main page, The Arts Council of Wales has agreed a major lottery grant of £350k towards the redevelopment of the Dylan Thomas Theatre. The Arts Council grant of £280k will be met with £70k of funding from the theatre company.
There are so many ways in which you can help...
We have a new programme of sponsorship prepared, local companies are starting to offer their support, but we need your support too!
We have many ways in which both individuals and companies can support their community theatre...
Donations
Of course you can always simply donate. We would welcome monetary donations to help our cause. As a thank you for all donations over £200, we will include you on our Sponsors Board which features prominently on the buildings exterior.
Payment can be made by cheque payable to Swansea Little Theatre and sent to our address.
As a company...
A wide range of flexible sponsorship packages are available. We are seeking either a major sponsor for all of the following or several smaller sponsors. We are happy to negotiate sponsorship packages and prices with you.
Principal Sponsor Opportunities
- Your name or your company name/logo will be the very first thing our visitors see as they enter the theatre.
- Suggested price: £20,000 for 5 years.
- Our bar area is open for all shows at the theatre.
- Suggested price: £20,000 for 5 years
- Visible even when the theatre is closed.
- Suggested price: £10,000 for 5 years
What can we offer in return?
We understand the individuality of your business and we will design your sponsorship package to your needs. The following are available:
- Naming a sponsored area e.g. foyer, bar, entrance doors or auditorium.
- Advertising with all Swansea Little Theatre productions as follows:
- DVD advertising prior to shows in the auditorium.
- Advertising and logo in our programme's.
- Display of your company information.
- Use of the theatre auditorium, foyer or bar area for training or entertaining.
- Free theatre tickets, concessionary tickets and corporate entertainment.
- Outreach theatre or assistance with your training needs.
- Your logo on our prominently placed Sponsors Boards on the interior and exterior of the building.
Show Sponsor
This is a way to really get your company noticed, with your logo on our widespread publicity for all of our Swansea Little Theatre Company productions.
- Per show- £2,000
- Per season - £10,000 (6 shows per season)
What can we offer in return?
- Your logo on all flyers circulated to 8,000 homes and businesses, posters, website and banners.
- Display of your company information on show nights.
- DVD advertising prior to shows in the auditorium.
- A FULL back page advert on the show programme.
- Your company name scripted into the pre-show announcement.
- FREE show tickets and a free bottle of wine during interval.
Curtain Up Sponsor
Every 2 months our Newsletter - Curtain Up - is circulated to each of our 150 members and is sold to theatre audiences. It has a full-colour cover and middle page and is packed with audition dates, reviews and diary dates. Your logo would feature on the cover and your advertisement on page 3.
- £80 per edition
- £400 per year (6 editions)
Programme Advertising
Our programmes vary in size from A5 to A4 and are usually black and white inside with a colour cover. We will design your advert for you, if you wish. Advertising for a season of 6 programmes attracts a 25% discount.
- Full Page - £100
- Half Page - £60
- Quarter Page - £35
Donations
Of course you can always simply donate. We would welcome monetary donations to help our cause. As a thank you for all donations over £200 we will include you on our Sponsors Board which features prominently on the building’s exterior.
Payment can be made by cheque payable to Swansea Little Theatre and sent to our address.