Supporter Spotlight Sep 2016 by Birmingham Hippodrome

Thanks to our New and Renewing Members and Supporters CORPORATE PATRONS: GOOD COMPANY CLUB: Benussi & Co, Lorica Insurance Group, Professional Polishing Services Ltd. ASSOCIATE PARTNERS: Bruntwood. LEADING LADIES: Suzanne Barnes - Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership, Rebecca Delmore - Park Regis Birmingham, Elaine Elkington Elaine Elkington Associates, Linda McBride - CRB Consulting Rooms, Harjinder Millington - Style Our Home.

Summer in Southside roving artists Always Drinking Marching Band surprise local Inge Street hairdressers, Saint Salons.

Dear Supporters Welcome to Supporter Spotlight in which we share updates about business opportunities, fundraising successes and Hippodrome CREATIVE projects that you are helping bring to life. We have welcomed new Head of Creative Learning, Andy Reeves, who joins us with over 20 years’ experience in arts education. He will be working on expanding the impact of our work with young people and vulnerable adults.

HIPPODROME CREATIVE PARTNERS: SPONSORS: The Mailbox (Gala Dinner at The Red Shoes and Leading Ladies at Vamos Cuba!). Park Regis Birmingham (Billy Elliot Gala Dinner). PROJECT PARTNERS: The Mailbox. INDIVIDUAL PATRONS: We welcome Matthew Hammond to the Hippodrome Circle. We also welcome Jayne Cadbury to our Leading Role Patrons. Thank you to all recent Individual Patrons who have renewed their membership. Thank you to our recent major donors to Hippodrome Heritage, Mrs A Cole and Mrs T Justham.

Our busy summer featured two major outdoor projects. Thank you to all of you who joined us for solemn reflection at Furious Folly in Sutton Park and seaside revelry at Summer in Southside on the streets outside the theatre. This month we’re excited about B-Side, our first Hip-Hop festival, featuring local legends Break Mission and Beat Freaks among others. Spread the word to family, friends and your children’s schools to join us at this FREE festival for some beats, moves and breaks, 23-25 Sep. Keep an eye out for your invitation to our major corporate dinners and fundraising galas in 2017 at world-class shows, The Red Shoes and Billy Elliot. They’ll be full of wow-factor and flair – do join us. If you’re a new reader of Supporter Spotlight, there’s so much more to Birmingham Hippodrome than meets the eye. We’d love to count you among our growing number of supporters who choose to take out a Patron membership, book a Gala table, hold a client event, Name a Seat in the auditorium or make a donation to one of our campaigns. And for those who really get the bug, we offer training and welcome volunteers to support a number of our projects …could this be you? At the heart of the theatre is our commitment to offering the very best live theatre experiences to disadvantaged and young people living and learning in the city’s most deprived wards. We’re doing that one step at a time with your support – thank you!

Who Likes to Boogie? We’re delighted to announce Park Regis Birmingham as the sponsors of ‘We like to boogie’, a Gala evening of fundraising alongside the multi award-winning show Billy Elliot.

Robin Ford, Park Regis Birmingham, sponsor of Billy Elliot gala dinner

Join us for a night of boxing meets ballet to help us raise funds for Hippodrome CREATIVE on Thu 30 Mar 2017. Expect some trademark surprises in our transformed Patrick Centre and treat your guests to a truly theatrical dining experience, a smash-hit musical and an after-party that captures the soundtrack of the show. Park Regis General Manager Robin Ford said “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with the Hippodrome and help raise funds for these worthwhile projects. We can’t wait for Billy Elliot”. Call the fundraising team to book your table for 6 or 12 places NOW on 0121 689 3068.

Judith Greenburgh Head of Business Development Events, Sponsorship, Corporate Memberships and Leading Ladies

0121 689 3082

Rachael Magson

Rosie Milsom

Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Officer

Major Donors, Grant Making Trusts and Fundraising Campaigns

Patrons Membership, Fundraising Events and General Enquiries

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Mamma Mia Gala was a truly fantastic evening from start to ﬁnish. A unique event with a lot of hard work and planning.

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Birmingham Asphalt & Paving Ltd

Autumn Highlights from Hippodrome CREATIVE CREATIVE

X-Ray: The Unknown Quantity 120 years ago Major John-Hall Edwards took the first ever X-Ray for medical use, right here in Birmingham. This autumn we will celebrate this ground-breaking discovery with a new digital and visual arts project entitled X-Ray: The Unknown Quantity. Working closely with Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Birmingham City University, four artists will work to create a new digital dance film to be launched on 8 November to celebrate World Radiography Day. The project will also offer a range of workshops and talks for young people in hospital and schools settings. Check out birminghamhippodrome.com/xray for project updates. This programme is generously supported by the WA Cadbury Trust, the Owen Family Trust and Arts Council England. We are still seeking funders and sponsors to extend this project more widely. If you can help, contact Fundraising Manager Rachael Magson rachaelmagson@birminghamhippodrome.com or on 0121 689 3067

B-Side: Fri 23 Sun 25 Sep Hip-Hop will be taking over Southside’s public places and theatre spaces this September, with a range of workshops, talks, pop-up performances, film, dance competitions, spoken word, D/VJ’s and graffiti artists. B-Side will bring together the city’s many hip-hop talents such as local legends Break Mission, Beat Freaks, Dance Nuvo, Juice Aleem and Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere. This festival is mostly free, with a few paid-for workshops. Expect performances, battles and beats check out our full programme at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside We hope to see you there! Thanks to our partners at The Old Rep and funders Arts Council England.

EvEn MorE rElAxEd We are pleased to announce that in 2017 we will be expanding our popular Relaxed Performances. These specially adapted performances are aimed at creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for audiences with autism, Aspergers and complex disabilities, ensuring all their needs are catered for. Demand for these special performances just keeps on growing – from 800 audience members taking part in 2013 to over 1,300 joining us at last year’s pantomime. We plan to offer four Relaxed Performances in 2017 at a range of top quality shows, reaching up to 5,000 people. Check birminghamhippodrome.com/relaxed for updates.

Your team made a sterling effort which was greatly appreciated. I do hope the target is reached for the evening and look forward to taking part in more of the same.

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Patron Jill Parker at Mamma Mia Fundraising Gala Dinner

Major outdoor events attract 15,000 people

Furious Folly & Summer in Southside

Furious Folly took place at night fall on Fri 8 & Sat 9 July, in Sutton Park, in a no-man’s land on the battle front between the two lines. Patrons, project funders and supporters of the Hippodrome joined the 1,200 members of the public that came on each night to experience this powerful free performance. Patrons, project funders and Hippodrome supporters joined thousands of people for this powerful free performance.

Ten Not Out Alongside Furious Folly, a supporting event was held in remembrance of members of the Sutton Coldfield Cricket Club, 50 men went out to fight in WWI, but only 10 returned... An afternoon of cricket, music, games, and bracelet-making workshops was staged by the Hippodrome CREATIVE team and enjoyed by an audience of 350, who came together to commemorate and remember with tea and cake from Birmingham baker Cake Moda (pictured below with the cricket team).

It was very heart warming and just a touch emotional, that from my family’s somewhat shaky start, the Hippodrome has ﬂourished to where it is today.

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John Draysey, descendant of the Draysey brothers, on the Heritage launch

Created by Mark Anderson, this remarkable and moving experience formed part of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary. Audiences told us they found the performance ‘shell-shocking’, ‘poignant’, ‘moving’ and ‘visually stunning’. With special thanks to the funders who made staging this show possible, particularly the Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust, Birmingham City Council and supporters Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District and Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce. Look out for details of future exciting outdoor projects in 2017.

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Furious Folly Volunteer

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John Hemming, Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust

Thank you for the opportunity, I’ve loved every moment, meeting the team and my fellow volunteers. It has been an absolute joy. once again, thank you, it’s been brilliant and I won’t ever forget ‘Furious Folly’, what an experience!

I would like to thank you for the truly memorable and evocative ‘Furious Folly’ performance. It was a very professional delivery and all the way through the process you have been a pleasure to work with.

Graham Callister, Director of Creative Programmes with Fundraising Manager Rachael Magson

SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE S Our annual FREE summer festival was back with a bang when Southside met the Seaside this July. The area around the theatre was transformed with seaside sights, sounds and silliness. Visitors enjoyed a vibrant carnival atmosphere with much to enjoy, such as water zorbing, wooden street games, a marching band and our very own back dock transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures. Over 13,000 audiences joined us over the weekend for this summer spectacular - we hope you were one of them. Being able to provide free opportunities for families and people of the city to experience the arts in different formats is important to us, and we're proud to present Summer in Southside each year as part of this programme. Our thanks go to funders at Arts Council England and sponsors Lookers Vauxhall. We hope to see you next year!

I thought the scratch performance of Hansel and Gretel was incredibly impressive and fun. And the way the performers engaged with the audience was excellent!

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Ann Tonks, Hippodrome Board Member

Thank you for ‘taking a chance’ on us!

Gala Nights Raise Nearly £70,000

‘does Your Mamma Know?’ at Mamma Mia and our 2016 Gala dinner raised a whopping £70,000 in support of Hippodrome CrEATIvE and our wider artistic plans – thank you!

Evening auctioneer, SDL Bigwood’s Rory Daly raising funds for Hippodrome CREATIVE

At the 2016 Gala Dinner in May, sponsored by Genting Hotel and Laurent-Perrier Champagne, the wowfactor soared with close to 300 guests seated on the stage for an evening of fine-dining, speciallycommissioned entertainment and a very special view of our magnificent auditorium. Speeches from Chairman John Crabtree OBE and Chief Executive Fiona Allan outlined some of the exciting future plans for the ‘old lady of Hurst Street’. These include ensuring that the Hippodrome remains at the forefront of city cultural life and reaches out to the widest communities the city’s young people and those ‘born digital’. The quick-fire live auction conducted by SDL Bigwood’s Rory Daly and the sealed bids auction raised a record-breaking total, bringing the final figure from the evening close to a fantastic £60,000. Just a few weeks later, the Patrick Centre was transformed into a Greek wedding banquet scene, to complement the summer show Mamma Mia! Evening hosts Heart FM’s Ed James and BBC presenter and Hippodrome Trustee Joanne Malin whipped up the atmosphere among the 160 guests and evening sponsor Park Regis Birmingham, helping to raise a further £10,000.

Deena Carter with Gala sponsors Laurent-Perrier’s Tony Carter, Nick Dodds and Laura Dudley from Genting Hotel

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Genting Hotel, Gala Dinner 2016 Sponsor

We’re delighted with the fundraising outcome. The night was a huge success. Park Regis Birmingham, Mamma Mia Gala Sponsor

A wonderful night and a fantastic sum raised. I’m all Abba’d out!

The fundraising photo-booth complete with props and post-show pop-up bar serving cocktails from The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel and Cocktail Lounge went down a treat with guests. And a surprise appearance from the stars of the show meant the party kept going beyond midnight. A huge Hippodrome shout-out to our sponsors, table hosts, guests and prize partners.

Hippodrome Development Trust Chair, CBRE’s Martin Guest relaxes with Joanne Malin (back) and Chief Executive Fiona Allan at ‘Does Your Mamma Know?’

I would like to thank you all for a super evening, we felt very honoured to join you.

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Friends member Anna on the Heritage Fundraising Quiz

Sarah Riding and Ed James

Vanley burke, Tina Hamilton, Fiona Allan, Debbie Kermode

Front row, Park Regis Birmingham’s Rebecca Delmore, Robin Ford and Stuart Broster entertain guests at ‘Does Your Mamma Know?’

Cheers! Guests enjoy cocktails from The Edgbaston at ‘Does Your Mamma Know?’

The fact that that cast were so generous with their time after the show was super.

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Audrey Elliot Eversheds

Stars of Gala celebrate a night of fundraising

You made the seat naming experience very meaningful for my granddaughter and myself. It means so much to our family that Granddad is still with us on our theatre visits!

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Jenny Holford, Name a Seat

Mixing Business With Show Business

Leading Ladies

Leading Ladies network offers ﬁrst class networking and client entertaining. With over 100 participating companies it’s also one of the most popular (and glamorous!)networks of its kind in the city.

Carlos Acosta Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta wowed our guests in his ‘Farewell Tour’. Leading Ladies enjoyed a Cuban themed supper, and post-show were invited to join the cast for drinks. Their patience paid off when Carlos joined the reception – what a charismatic star!

Anyone for Tennis? We teamed up with Edgbaston Priory Club during the Aegon Tennis Classic for one of our on-the-move events which attracted a sporty crowd of Leading Ladies members and their guests. Top 20 ranked player Barbara Strcyova shared insight about life on the women’s tour and playing in the grand slams. She was adamanant about the resilience required in setting and chasing targets in order to succeed – how true!

The Vintages Our first private dining event with Laurent-Perrier champagne was a huge success. Guests were seated under an exquisite canopy of flowers designed by AVA Events Styling. They were put through their vintage tasting paces by the luxury brand’s national account manager, Tony Carter. To accompany the vintage bubbles, Head Chef Stephen Christopher created a complementary menu – simply divine!

Mamma Mia A highlight of the year was the bumper turn-out for our summer hit show Mamma Mia! Guests embraced the spirit of the relaxed evening with impromptu visits to the photo booth complete with props. A seated Greekstyle supper completed the evening with macaroons supplied by Park Regis Birmingham. The perfect finale to our 2015-2016 calendar of events – woop woop! Combined these events raised over £2,000 for Hippodrome CREATIVE – thank you to ALL our sponsors, members and their generous guests who supported the prize draw at each reception. Our prize partners have included: Bridge Street Global Hospitality, Glee Club, Highfield Wellness and Beauty, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, Park Regis Birmingham.

The most exciting thing about my work experience was just how much energy I felt throughout the theatre.

Isn’t it time you were on our guest list? For sponsorship and membership details call Judith on 0121 689 3082 or judithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com

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Aarifah Amatul-Hayye

OPPOSITE PAGE: Top: Alison Haigh, Suzanne Barnes, Helen Jane Arnold Middle: Judith Greenburgh, Barbora Strycova, Claire Brown, Julie O’Hare Bottom: Sue Brettell, Anne Worthington

Calendar 2016 THU 22 SEP THU 6 OCT THU 3 NOV WED 9 NOV THU 8 DEC 2017 TUE 7 FEB THU 9 FEB THU 9 MAR THU 23 MAR THU 30 MAR THU 11 MAY JUN TBC THU 7 SEP

The Spirits: a cocktail master class with Sipsmith at The Cube Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest hosted by BBC’s Joanne Malin ¡Vamos Cuba! sponsored by The Mailbox The Fizz: a tutored tasting with Laurent-Perrier Champagne at The Cube Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker sponsored by Cure Leukaemia The Red Shoes from Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Leading Ladies table at The Red Shoes Corporate Dinner The Food: a sushi master class at Rofuto, Park Regis Birmingham Billy Elliot Leading Ladies table at Billy Elliot Corporate Gala Dinner Funny Girl The Vintages: an evening of fine dining and vintage tasting with Laurent-Perrier Champagne Miss Saigon

I will deﬁnitely be back with a sparkly hat as a volunteer at next year’s relaxed Performance, if you’ll have me!

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Hayley Hill, Irwin Mitchell

THIS PAGE: Top Left: Katie McElroy, Lilly Baston, Marcia BeckfordSeales, Sally Balder, Stephanie Mynett, Sinead O’Herlihy, Rebecca Delmore, Naime Torgut, Lisa Smith, Aimee Smith, Laura Dudley Top Right: Jodie Armstrong, Kirsty Evans, Jessica Leo Bottom: Laurent-Perrier’s Tony Carter with Leading Ladies at The Vintages

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The Mailbox

We’re excited to be supporting leading ladies at vamos Cuba! The show is perfectly aligned with the Mailbox’s concept of life Made Beautiful, which takes inspiration from the world of dance.

Heritage Project launched! over the past 18 months 50 volunteers have delved into our past, with the aim of bringing our heritage to life.

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Fiona Allan, Birmingham Hippodrome’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive said:

After months of hard work cataloguing all we can ﬁnd, including many donations of otherwise lost materials from our patrons, it is fantastic to see our Hippodrome Heritage project come to life. I would like to thank everyone who so kindly donated or volunteered to help bring our shared heritage to life.

From show programmes and photographs to archive media footage, the foyer touch tables feature over 100 archive items taking audiences on a journey from the first performances in 1899 to shows performing on our stage today. The new archive website, BirminghamHippodromeHeritage.com, includes over 1,000 items including programmes, photographs, tickets, building plans and oral histories from staff, performers and audiences. There is also a database of every show which has graced the stage since 1899.

Get Comfy, name a Seat Special occasion coming up? Looking for a thoughtful and memorable gift? Why not Name a Seat in our beautiful and historic auditorium. Recent occasions have included: • The safe arrival of a new baby (after the onset of labour during Mary Poppins!) • Remembering loved ones and family memories • Celebrating the memory of Alf, grandfather of the Keogh family, who have worked at the theatre for four generations • Celebrating 25 pantomimes directed by Michael Harrison here at the Hippodrome What’s your story? A plaque costs £250 and is yours for at least 10 years, each with a personal message and a chance for a special photo in our auditorium. Baby Kasper receiving his plaque, with family members and the stars of Mary Poppins

To name your plaque today call the fundraising team on 0121 689 3068 or email fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com

Major corporate dinner at The Red Shoes We’re delighted to announce a major corporate event alongside a performance of Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes on Thu 9 Feb 2017.

PUT on YoUr rE d SHoES

What better way to entertain your most valued clients than at this breath-taking brand new production from the world’s most popular choreographer? Our evening sponsors are The Mailbox whose support will be helping us to achieve our wider artistic ambitions for the theatre and adding hints of luxury destination retail to the event. The format of the evening comprises a champagne reception, three-course seated dinner in the elegantly styled Patrick Centre and after-show party.

Book your table NOW, places are STRICTLY LIMITED. Tables for ten guests cost £1,650 to include premium show tickets and full hospitality. To book please call Judith in the Business Development team on 0121 689 3082 or email judithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com

Fundraising dinner at The Red Shoes If you’d like to enjoy this stunning production with family and friends, then keep an eye out for invitations to our glamorous fundraising night at The Red Shoes on Fri 10 Feb 2017. Open to all individual supporters, tickets cost £125pp and include a champagne reception, a three course meal and a ticket to the show. Raising funds for Hippodrome CREATIVE, you’ll experience all the glitz and glamour of one of our signature events – you won’t want to miss it! To book please contact the fundraising team on 0121 689 3068 or fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com

We’re excited to be supporting a fantastic charity in the city and especially sponsoring leading ladies at vamos Cuba! and the Gala dinner at at Sir Matthew Bourne’s brand new production, The red Shoes.

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David Pardoe, The Mailbox

Calendar 2016 Panto Launch

MON 12 & TUE 13 SEP

Season Launch receptions

THU 15 SEP

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Patrons and Friends Afternoon Tea

2017 THU 26 JAN

Relaxed Performance, Dick Whittington

WED 21 SEP

Acorns and Hippodrome CREATIVE reception

TUE 07 FEB

THU 22 SEP

The Spirits: a Leading Ladies cocktail master class with Sipsmith

Leading Ladies at Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures The Red Shoes

THU 9 FEB

Corporate Dinner at Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures The Red Shoes sponsored by The Mailbox

FRI 23 SUN 25 SEP

B-Side Hip Hop Festival

THU 6 OCT

Leading Ladies at Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest hosted by BBC’s Joanne Malin

FRI 10 FEB

Fundraising Dinner at Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures The Red Shoes

THU 27 OCT

Post Show Talk at Million Dollar Quartet for Friends and Patrons

THU 09 MAR

The Food: a Leading Ladies sushi master class at Rofuto, Park Regis Birmingham

THU 3 NOV

Leading Ladies at Vamos Cuba!

THU 23 MAR

Leading Ladies at Billy Elliot

TUE 8 NOV

Launch of X-Ray The Unknown Quantity

THU 30 MAR

WED 9 NOV

The Fizz: a tutored tasting with Laurent-Perrier Champagne at The Cube

Billy Elliot Gala Dinner sponsored by Park Regis Birmingham

THU 11 MAY

Leading Ladies at Funny Girl

SUN 13 NOV

Keep it Light, a street food reception and evening of comedy with Sean Lock supported by Purity Brewing Company

JUNE TBC

The Vintages: an evening of fine dining and vintage tasting with Laurent-Perrier

MON 3 JUL

Leading Ladies at Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker, sponsored by Cure Leukaemia

Relaxed Performance, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

THU 7 SEP

Leading Ladies at Miss Saigon

THU 8 DEC

What’s Your Story?

Christmas Celebrations

Name a Seat in our historic auditorium and make your mark. From £250. Call fundraising to ﬁnd out more on 0121 689 3068!

let the Hippodrome take the stress out of the Christmas party this year so that the only spotlight you’re under is the one on the dance ﬂoor! We invite you to make the Hippodrome your number one festive party destination to celebrate with colleagues, clients or friends.

FREE Will Writing Service Don’t forget you can have a Will written for FREE in return for a donation to Hippodrome CREATIVE. Simply call Wills & Legal on 01885 490380 and quote ‘Birmingham Hippodrome charity will’.

Join us in our award-winning Circle Restaurant for a Christmas celebration. Head-Chef, Stephen Christopher has created a festive menu and the DJ beats will set the tempo, leaving you to turn up the party atmosphere. Wed 14 & Thu 15 Dec at 7.15pm, groups of 6+, £55pp Fri 16 Dec at 12.15pm, groups of 4+, £45pp

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Call the Events team for full details and bookings on 0121 689 3083 or events@birminghamhippodrome.com

A Specialist Paralegal Law Firm

We have had some great feedback from delegates I wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team. The venue was just perfect for the annual conference.

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Artifax Software

Images by Vivienne Bailey Photography and Simon Hadley Photogaphy

WED 7 SEP

Thank you to all our individual donors, businesses, sponsors and grant-making trusts: without you Hippodrome CrEATIvE would not be possible. Hippodrome Circle Patrons Matthew Hammond • Mark Hopton Maureen & Roy Kirby Chris & Jane Loughran

Headline Act Patrons

Leading Role Patrons

Teresa A Cook • Joseph Devlin The Dickens Foundation • Dr & Mrs Harrison Emma & Peter Neads • Mark & Amanda Smith Janette Rutter • Simon & Kath Winner

Mrs Jayne Cadbury • Jim & Birdie Ceaser • John & Heather Clemson • Roger & Jennifer Cox • Sara & Tim Fowler Averil Green • Claire & Mark Hales • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Mr William Jones • Steve & Laura Kearney Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • Tony & Julie Phillips Paul Twose • Stephen & Suzanne Whittern • David & Janine Young

Supporting Cast Patrons Christine Bachelor • Sheila Ballantyne-Smith • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • John & Diana Crabtree Eileen Doyle • Patricia Edwards • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Neil & Jackie Frettsome • Roger & Jennifer Gould • Jill & Jeremy Griffin • Martin & Roni Guest • Ivan Heard Dorothy Hobson • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Lynne Myers • Nathalie Neill • Ralph & Linden Osborn • Win Palmer & Lola Ralph Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Claire Ralley • Dr & Mrs Reynolds • Don & Diane Scriven • Mary Shaw • Mr George F Sidaway • Rebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy • Dr N & Mrs C Speak Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth • Gillian Tune • Richard & Maggie Waller • Ray & Marilyn Way • Neil & Polly Wilson • Jane Woolrich

We acknowledge the generous support of Peter Tod and other anonymous individual donors.

Trusts & Foundations Aurelius Charitable Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Birmingham Common Good Trust • Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • The Thousandth Man – Richard Burns Charitable Trust William A Cadbury Trust • Children and the Arts • George Henry Collins Trust • Baron Davenport’s Charity • The Dumbreck Charity • The Eveson Charitable Trust • The George Fentham Trust Marc Fitch Fund • The Grimmitt Trust • The Joseph Hopkins Charity • Limoges Charitable Trust • The Mackintosh Foundation • The Norton Foundation • Oakley Charitable Trust • Owen Family Trust The Patrick Trust • Penny Trust • The Rowlands Trust • Henry James Sayer Charity • The Saintbury Trust • Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust • Edwin John Thompson Memorial Fund Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust • GJW Turner Trust • The WED Charitable Trust • Alan Woodfield Trust • The Grantham Yorke Trust

Development Partners

Performance Partners

An elite group recognising the importance of cultural life in the city.

twentyfirstcenturymediagroup Associate Partners

Good Company Club

Influential names proud to demonstrate their CSr credentials.

like-minded business people who enjoy first class networking. Benussi & Co Clarendon Care Limited The Edgbaston Lorica Insurance Brokers Professional Polishing Services Ltd Schofield and Associates Squire Patton Boggs Shaylor Group

Hippodrome Leading Ladies Audley Retirement • AVA Events Styling • Vivienne Bailey Photography • Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership Barques PR • Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust • Bridge Street Global Hospitality Calthorpe Estates • CRB Consulting Rooms • Cure Leukaemia • Digital Media & Videogames Consultant Elaine Elkington & Associates Ltd • FLR Group • Holiday Inn • HSBC • Hygenie Ltd • Mailbox Midlands Today Presenter • MPW Steakhouse Bar & Grill • Park Regis Birmingham • Style Our Home

Hippodrome CREATIVE Partners Print Partner

Welcome to our World, Sacred HeartCatholic Primary Schooland St Bernadette’sPrimary School

Assisted Performances

One of a Kind