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Stuart Griffiths OBE joins Mark Smith and the team of Hippodrome Development Trustees

Front Cover Photo Credit Vivienne Bailey Photography. Curtain Raiser participants Gianni Baldi (Stratford upon Avon College) & Megan Harris (Birmingham Ormiston Academy).

Dear Supporters Welcome to the latest edition of Supporter Spotlight packed full of news and updates on the exciting behindthe-scenes activity at Birmingham Hippodrome.

What a start to the year! Our Chief Executive Stuart Griffiths received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to the arts in Birmingham.

Two of our flagship Hippodrome Plus projects – the Relaxed Performance at pantomime and the Curtain Raiser at Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands – have already taken place. In this issue enjoy reading about how your support helped to make it all happen, the impact on the participants and how we plan to build on their success.

We’re delighted to welcome some new Hippodrome Plus faces: Graham Callister, Director of Creative Programmes, joins the theatre from Northamptonshire County Council and Rachael Griffin in the Development team is now responsible for the Individual Giving Programme and Trusts.

The future projects we’re excited about include Nobody Nose supported by Birmingham City Council and Pinsent Masons, Spotlight Night at Beautiful Thing, a teambuilding workshop for Centresoft at Dirty Dancing and the pre-summer corporate dinner at Barnum. And, we’re digging into the past at the start of our major archive project...

Remember, Hippodrome Plus means that everyone’s invited, so please share our story with your friends, family and business networks. Thank you!

Judith Greenburgh

Rachael Griffin

Corporate Development Manager T 0121 689 3082

Development Manager Individual Giving and Trusts T 0121 689 3067

Rosie Milsom Development Assistant T 0121 689 3068

A TRUSTEE’S WORK IS NEVER DONE Giving time up from their varied day jobs, a group of the city’s most senior names, under the leadership of PwC’s Mark Smith, form the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust (picture top left) which serves to offer advocacy and support for the theatre’s fundraising efforts.

Since its creation the Development Trust has secured millions, most notably during the public appeal for the award-winning 1999-2001 redevelopment project, and subsequently in 2012 through the successful £1m Stage Appeal campaign. Currently the focus of all fundraising is Hippodrome Plus, the theatre’s ambitious and varied Education, Access and Outdoor programme.

The range of Trustee involvement is just as varied as their professional backgrounds. Development Trust Chair Mark Smith takes up the story...

“The variety of Trustee support for the theatre is second to none. Some, like me, are individual patrons. Others engage their teams through a corporate membership. There are those who host Patron events or tables at Gala Dinners and there are Trustee relationships that involve sponsorship of some of the theatre’s private hospitality suites. And not forgetting the enterprising initiative of the female Trustees who launched and have sponsored the Leading Ladies business network since August 2011.”

Our thanks go to all past and present Development Trustees.

MEMBERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS Performance Partners: Barclays, JLL (extended partnership) Associate Partners: ACE Group Ltd, Birmingham Airport, BRI Wealth Management, CBRE (extended partnership), Eversheds, GBR Phoenix Beard, Irwin Mitchell, Mathew Clarke, Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co Good Company Club First Class: Harris Lamb, HTDL Ltd, Shaylor Group Leading Ladies: Highfield Wellness and Beauty (Associate Sponsor), Gus Virk at Artis Legal, FleetMilne Property (Associate Sponsor) Hippodrome Plus Partners: Centresoft (WOW Part III & St Bernadette’s School), Pinsent Masons (Nobody Nose)

for all supporter ticket bookings & hospitality reservations

why we support…

“To have such a fantastic networking and business development opportunity, whilst supporting the Hippodrome’s work with young people and the community is a great partnership.”

Highfield Wellness and Beauty

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MIXING IT WITH THE MASTER Networking has never tasted better than when Leading Ladies enjoyed a seasonal cocktail journey in the capable hands of award-winning mixologist Robert Wood of The Edgbaston.

Guests learned tricks of the trade in balancing spirits with mixers, syrups, locally-sourced tinctures and decorative touches.

The cocktail master-class forms part of the network’s stand-alone events. Watch out for exclusive Backstage Tours, Gin Blending and Musical Theatre workshops to get your taste-buds and feet tapping!

LEADING LADIES AT THE CUTTING EDGE

NEW ASSOCIATE SPONSOR – HIGHFIELD WELLNESS AND BEAUTY The latest addition to the network’s sponsorship line-up is the high-end spa located at of the city’s coolest addresses, Highfield Road Edgbaston.

Leading Ladies were at the cutting edge of dance when cast members of Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands joined guests to share backstage tales of this magical adaptation of Tim Burton’s classic film.

Top of the sharp-edged topiary awards went to AVA Event Styling for a stunning display which included Edward Scissorhands themed cupcakes courtesy of @cakemodacakes – the talk of Twitter with even Matthew Bourne retweeting images of the stunning confectionary!

Our thanks go to all guests and prize partners who helped raise over £1,000 for the Curtain Raiser.

Owner Mark Harvey, with Managers Laura Smith and Beth Rose joined guests for the event at Edward Scissorhands. Mark Harvey said “We’ve been searching for an established and fun networking group for our management team. Having looked at the ambitious work of Leading Ladies in support of Hippodrome Plus, the deal was done! The unique sponsorship benefits and client entertaining opportunities that our sponsorship of this fabulous network brings our growing business is invaluable.”

Courtesy of Highfield Wellness and Beauty, all Leading Ladies members now enjoy a range of exclusive therapeutic treatment offers. And relax...

CALENDAR 2015 THU 4 JUN The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time THU 2 JUL Laurent-Perrier Champagne Tasting & Tutorial THU 9 JUL Leading Ladies table at Barnum Corporate Dinner TUE 8 SEP Leading Ladies at Sylvie Guillem OCT TBC Gin Blending Workshop with Langley’s Gin TUE 10 NOV Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Leading Ladies membership and sponsorship details available from Judith on 0121 689 3082 judithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com or birminghamhippodrome.com/leadingladies

“The benefits of our Good Company Club First Class membership are varied and Leading Ladies events are a great way of meeting new and existing clients and business partners in a relaxed and vibrant surrounding.”

The Shaylor Group

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HIPPODROME HEROES – WAYS TO PLAY YOUR PART

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If you are passionate about Birmingham Hippodrome there are many ways you can support us. You can volunteer your time, become a Friend, make a one-off donation or join our growing Patrons scheme.

Volunteer

Become a Friend

You can volunteer on a range of projects at Birmingham Hippodrome.

From working Front of House, volunteering outdoors at Summer in Southside, or delving into our archives, there’s something for everyone!

Friends membership is one of our most popular ways of supporting the theatre, and it has great benefits for you too! Annual Friends Memberships costs as little as £40.

It’s a great way to give something back to the venue you love.

Friends get access to special ticket and dining discounts, a Friends hotline for ticket booking and invitations to special events. Friends membership offers great value; in fact, membership can pay for itself in a single visit!

Donations

Name a Seat

You can make a one off donation at any time, from £1 to £100, it all makes a difference! The easiest way to donate is by adding a few pounds the next time you book a ticket.

Looking for an unusual gift or want to celebrate a lifetime of theatre experiences? Our Name a Seat scheme could be your solution!

Since 2013 generous audience members have donated over £123,000 through donations of £10 or less.

If you’d like to make a regular commitment, you can opt to make a monthly donation of any size. In return, we’ll keep you up to date with our projects and how your support has made a difference. If you gift aid your donation we can make your gift stretch even further – an extra 25p for every £1 donated.

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Friends meet Panto star Gary Wilmot

Naming a seat costs £250 and enables you to name a seat of your choice in our main auditorium for 10 years, with a message of up to 10 words. We’ll send you a certificate and you can visit the auditorium for a photo opportunity with your plaque.

To date over 700 seats have been named, with one even dedicated to Gandalf from Lord of the Rings! So as the musical says, anything goes...

Income from the Name a Seat scheme goes directly into our charitable activities and our Hippodrome Plus programme. Read on for some recent seat naming stories…

There is much more to the organisation beyond the fantastic performances on the main stage. It is very satisfying to know we are making a contribution to Hippodrome Plus, whilst using the superb client entertaining facilities, which are always enjoyed by our guests.” Index Wealth Management

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Brewin Dolphin in the Front Row To celebrate a further three years of elite level support for the theatre, wealth management specialists Brewin Dolphin now have a front row seat to complement the recently renewed Performance Partnership.

Adam Wilkins, Head of Brewin Dolphin in Birmingham, said: “We’re delighted to continue our support for Birmingham Hippodrome. The U Performance Partnership DID YO THAT reinforces Brewin Dolphin’s KNOW IN DOLPH IN commitment to sponsorship BREWIN D IDFB E R O S SPON and philanthropy in the 2012? & 10 20 Midlands.”

Patrons

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Our ever-popular Patrons scheme is a fantastic way to develop a closer relationship with the theatre and is growing all the time!

We currently have over 70 Patrons at all levels of support and you’ll be sure to receive a warm welcome if you decide to join.

Retirement Beckons Robin Haselgrove was presented with a named seat as part of his retirement as Headteacher of Chad Vale primary school.

Robin’s seat message contains his mantra of ‘Bottom. Chair. Connect.’ which may raise a wry smile from all teachers who have encouraged students not to rock on their chairs over the years! To celebrate, Robin visited the theatre to see his seat and join our meet and greet with the pantomime cast.

Robin said: “It was such an unexpected and wonderful gift and one I will really enjoy as I enter my retirement.”

A Decade of Volunteering Hippodrome Volunteer Andy Harper celebrated 10 years supporting the theatre recently, and as a special birthday gift his wife Bridget surprised him with a seat. Andy began volunteering in 2004 and since then has been providing excellent customer service Front of House every Friday night.

Andy’s seat inscription reads: “Andy Harper, Hippodrome Volunteer, Celebrating his love of musical theatre.” On visiting the auditorium for a quick picture, Andy regaled us with his experiences of volunteering over the past decade and shared his passion for customer service.

Bridget joked that she’ll be watching shows in style from now on in Andy’s seat, whilst he works his volunteering shifts!

Thank you for your amazing contribution Andy, what a great way to mark your commitment.

As a Patron you receive fantastic benefits and exclusive access to the theatre you love from as little as £25 a month.

Win and Lola (pictured above) have been Patrons since 2008.

Here's what they have to say about the scheme: “We both love the social patron gatherings and special offers, as well as having a close connection with the theatre.”

We have a wide range of levels of support, as well as the opportunity to spread payments across the year. Benefits include a private ticket booking service, invitations to exclusive events and access to sold out shows. You’ll also be regularly acknowledged as supporters of the theatre in all key printed and online publications.

We’re delighted to announce that for 2015 we’ve introduced a new level to our scheme - Hippodrome Circle Patrons - for supporters wishing to make an annual contribution of £3,000 or more. Our inner circle will have access to exclusive events, amongst other benefits including a named seat in the auditorium on joining.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? If you are interested in any aspect of support, simply get in touch. You can call Development Assistant Rosie Milsom on 0121 689 3068 or Development Manager Rachael Griffin on 0121 689 3067. Alternately email us at rosannamilsom@birminghamhippodrome.com or rachaelgriffin@briminghamhippodrome.com or you can visit birminghamhippodrome.com/individualsupport

“A truly wonderful evening. In fact it has had a profound impact, I think we had forgotten how good live entertainment could be and have decided to re-introduce ourselves to the world of staged performances.

You promised wow-factor and the whole evening was that in spades.” Gala Dinner 2014 Guest

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RELAXED PERFORMANCE 2015 - AN ACCESSIBLE SUCCESS To start the year on a high note we threw open the theatre doors for a very special event – our second Relaxed Performance at familyfavourite pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

This specially-adapted version of our panto offered audiences with autism, learning disabilities and a range of complex individual needs the opportunity to spend an anxiety-free afternoon at the theatre.

More than 1,100 children, young people and vulnerable adults with learning disabilities joined in – an increase of 37% more than the previous year.

“The relaxed performance was outstanding and it was such a relief to go to a show knowing that all our son’s needs and the needs of others were all catered for!”

FIRST-TIME PARENT VISITOR TO RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Visitors included all 190 pupils from Dame Ellen Pinsent Special school, our resident One of A Kind Theatre company, adult community and individual family groups for whom it was their first-ever theatre visit. Prior to the performance every audience member was sent a companion guide and a speciallycreated film designed to prepare and reassure everyone about their visit to the theatre.

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Every person deserves to go to events and feel comfortable which is what the relaxed performance does for this sensitive crowd.

YOUTH GROUP LEADER

The Relaxed Performance was made possible by donations made through this year’s Big Give campaign via our Christmas Challenge. This included a matched donation from Candis, individual donations purchased alongside tickets, ongoing financial support from our Birmingham Hippodrome Patrons and grant-making Trusts. Supporters were welcomed to a special reception prior to the show.

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Photo Credit Simon Hadley

Adaptations to the show included reducing loud noises and flashing lights, a soft play area and sensory room, and the provision of interactive fidget toys.

Hippodrome staff and volunteers benefited from specialist training, plus additional foyer signage was displayed in order to provide an accessible and enjoyable theatre experience for all.

“Awesome, inspiring and very, very entertaining.”

Education Participant

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Irwin Mitchell’s team of volunteers at the Relaxed Performance

BUSINESS GETS RELAXED The local business community stamped its mark on this year’s Relaxed Performance. Leader of the pack was IMI plc’s major donation in the Big Give Campaign which helped to secure the scheme’s much sought after matchfunding.

Sue Hall of IMI plc’s Charitable Appeals Committee said,

“IMI plc takes pride in its corporate responsibiltity activities. It is particularly satisfying to know that our donation has helped create an opportunity for local young people to experience the fun of pantomime and a anxiety-free visit to the theatre.”

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I loved the scary bits.I even kept my 3D glasses on!

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Notable among the range of corporate support for this flagship Hippodrome Plus project were donations from CP Bigwood and Squire Patton Boggs.

And this time round the Irwin Mitchell volunteers who attended specialist training alongside the Front of House team grew to an impressive team of seven!

Irwin Mitchell Partner Chris Rawstron explains their involvement, “Supporting the specialised work

that the Hippodrome is doing with people with learning disabilities and autism resonates very much with Irwin Mitchell’s core values. We’re delighted to be involved in this way.”

Sporting her Relaxed Performance sparkly trilby Irwin Mitchell Associate Solicitor and long-term volunteer Hayley Hill (pictured left) exclaimed, “It’s been a fantastic

experience. Training and working alongside the Hippodrome teams is very rewarding. We’ve learned so much as individuals and as a group. To see the smiling, happy faces on the day makes the effort more than worthwhile. We all go home on a high.”

Will YOUR business play a role in Jan 2016’s Relaxed Performance? Call us to pledge your support T 0121 689 3082/3067

“Just what Birmingham needs!”

About Town audience member

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Photo Credit Vivienne Bailey Photography

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why we support…

“We are proud to provide B2B support for Birmingham Hippodrome, in particular at a time when the theatre has been so successful in bringing the very best touring shows to the city that benefit the audiences of the wider region and beyond.” HTDL Ltd

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CUTTING EDGE CURTAIN RAISER BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN Talented young dancers aged 12-18 years from across the city graced the main stage (twice) to perform a special Curtain Raiser to full houses before performances of Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands.

Participating dancers came from Birmingham Ormiston Academy, Stratford-upon-Avon College, Walsall College and, for the first time, Elmhurst School of Dance. The project, now in its sixth year, is a major collaboration between the Hippodrome’s Creative Learning team and Re:Bourne, the charitable arm of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company.

With families and friends in the audience the atmosphere in the auditorium was electric.

Five of the talented young dancers also took on the role of choreographers and drew on the show’s family-based, character driven storyline. With tongues firmly in cheek the piece entitled Family Life wittily explored relationships in, among others, the aptly-named ‘Washengo’ and ‘Bling’ families.

The Curtain Raiser series focuses on creating the next generation of dancers and choreographers, offering them expert tuition, as well as backstage experiences including stage make-up from trained practitioners.

Helping shape the young dancers’ material were New Adventures dancer Paul Smethurst and local choreographer and dance artist, Clare Palethorpe.

Inspired by Matthew Bourne’s personal encouragement and from other company members, our generous audiences raised over £1,500 at the bucket collections to be shared between the two companies – woop woop!

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A massive congratulations to you all for a really, really wonderful Curtain Raiser.It was a joy.

HELEN PROSSER, EDUCATION PROJECT MANAG ER AT RE:BOURNE

“Being part of the Hippodrome family can get you deeply into a variety of events. I particularly enjoyed being involved in the Relaxed Performance. To watch the faces of the audience was magical. The special care shown by everyone at the Hippodrome, including the actors, was a joy.” Hippodrome Patron

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PRESERVING OUR HISTORY - BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME ARCHIVES FROM TOWER OF VARIETIES TO PREMIER LYRIC THEATRE Over the next 18 months we’ll be delving into the theatre’s hidden corners and corridors as we embark on an exciting archive project.

Our story began in 1899 as the Tower of Varieties and Circus and through re-invention and transformation we have been all number of things – a music hall, variety theatre and eclectic receiving house, as well as welcoming some of history’s greatest stars to our stage, from Laurel & Hardy to Lenny Henry.

The heritage project will promote and share our important story through accessible, stimulating and rich interpretation, with the full collection being catalogued and made publically accessible via innovative touch tables and a new website. The archive project will culminate in an exciting Open Weekend in 2016.

We are thrilled to have received a large grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to kick-start our fundraising.

We are now seeking volunteers, supporters and funders to help bring this project to life.

Do you have a memory or an old programme you’d like to donate?

Contact Caroline Davis on 0121 689 3044 or at carolinedavis@birminghamhippodrome.com

OUT AND ‘ABOUT TOWN’ HIPPODROME PLUS COLLABORATES WITH IKON TO STUNNING VISUAL EFFECT When Hippodrome Plus goes out and about, it really goes to town and the About Town project, a partnership with the IKON Gallery as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, was no exception.

About Town, an exhibition of international video art took place in Southside, our immediate neighbouring part of the city and a Business Improvement District (BID). Showcasing a wide variety of free night-screenings in unusual urban spaces by artists from the UK, this innovative collaboration featured a number of new commissions as well as work from established and criticallyacclaimed artists.

Among the participating artists was former Turner Prize winner Gillian Wearing whose Broad Street focussed its attention on Birmingham’s frenetic night-life.

Hippodrome corporate partners Gallan Group hosted large-scale installations in its Hurst Street car park, which was transformed into a vast indoor landscape of moving imagery and ambient sound.

Paul Garry of Gallan Group commented “As a neighbouring organisation, Gallan is delighted, along with the Gooch Estate, to help facilitate unique Hippodrome projects that promote Southside, and which encourage more visitors into this vibrant area of the city.”

Meanwhile visitors to the Hippodrome were met by a flurry of foyer activity and what appeared to be stray cats drinking from bowls of milk laid down by Adel Abdessemed in his work Happiness in Mitte.

Thank you to Arts Council England and Southside Business Improvement District for their support of About Town.

Are you interested in supporting the project as a donor?

Contact Rachael Griffin on 0121 689 3067 or at rachaelgriffin@birminghamhippodrome.com

why we support…

Don’t forget to look out for future outdoor events from the Hippodrome’s Creative Programmes team.

“We are delighted to be Birmingham Hippodrome’s Gala and Corporate dinner sponsor in 2015 and 2016 in support of Hippodrome Plus.”

Laurent-Perrier Champagne

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FUTURE EVENTS...

2015 THU 9 APR Spotlight Night at Beautiful Thing SAT 30 MAY Annual Patrons Reception THU 4 JUN Leading Ladies at The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time SAT 13 JUN Patrons Event - Hippodrome Archives talk & tea THU 2 JUL Leading Ladies Champagne Tasting & Tutorial with Laurent-Perrier THU 9 JUL Corporate Dinner at Barnum TUE 21 JUL Patrons Event at Barnum SAT 29 AUG Summer in Southside – a FREE outdoor festival for everyone TUE 8/WED 9 SEP Fundraising Event at Sylvie Guillem’s last ever UK performances!

SEP TBC Patrons Event at Anything Goes FRI 25 - SUN 27 SEP City-Wide Arts Festival OCT TBC Leading Ladies Langley’s Gin Blending Workshop TUE 10 NOV Leading Ladies at Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo THU 3 DEC Leading Ladies at Birmingham Royal Ballet

2016 THU 28 JAN Leading Ladies Backstage Tour SAT 14 MAY Sixth fundraising Gala on our Main Stage TUE 28 JUN Fundraising reception at Opening Night of Mamma Mia THU 30 JUN Corporate Fundraising Event at Mamma Mia

“Thank you for the tour around the Hippodrome Theatre, it was good to see how things work backstage.”

Touch Tour Participant

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WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS AND GRANT-MAKING TRUSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT’ DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

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GOOD COMPANY CLUB

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

Barques Design Ltd Clarendon Care Ltd Fosco Hayes Hurdley Ltd Hallfield School Harris Lamb HTDL Ltd Professional Polishing Ltd Schofield and Associates Shaylor Group Squire Patton Boggs Staying Cool

PROJECT & COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

LEADING LADIES BUSINESS NETWORK Sponsored by

PARTNERS

In association with

One of a Kind

Beiersdorf • Chamberlain Club Cross Country Trains • Las Iguanas Sainsbury’s (Navigation Street)

GOLDEN TICKET Bill Bolsover Mel Ewell Byron Head Mark Hopton Chris Loughran

HEADLINE ACT PATRONS Joseph Devlin The Dickens Foundation Dr & Mrs H Harrison Stuart Herritty Maureen & Roy Kirby Emma & Peter Neads Janette Rutter Simon & Kath Winner

Plus generous support from Peter Tod and other anonymous donors

LEADING ROLE PATRONS Dr Dahlia Abdel-Razik Christine Susan Baylis Pearl Bennett Matthew & Eve Brown Teresa A Cook Adrian Cox Roger & Jennifer Cox Mark Anthony Drury Sara & Tim Fowler Claire & Mark Hales Steve & Laura Kearney Mark Jones & Sharon Leadbeater Debbie & Mark Lilburne Michael & Cerys Luckman Jeremy & Harjinder Millington Gary & Angela Smith Paul Twose Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young Anonymous

Supported by AVA Events Styling, Birmingham Living and Vivienne Bailey Photography

Members include: Gus Virk - Artis Legal Jilly Cosgrove - Barques PR Claire Newbold - Holiday Inn Victoria Emery - HSBC

SUPPORTING CAST PATRONS Martin & Joanne King John & Jill Andrews Andy Le Marr Christine Bachelor Lynne Myers Shelia Ballantyne-Smith Ralph & Linden Osborn Simon Bashford Win Palmer & Lola Ralph Sarah & Stuart Bishop Mrs Jill Parker Bridget Blow John & Sandra Phenix Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston John & Jill Queenan Mrs Andrea Borlenghi Claire Ralley Sir Stephen & Lady Patricia Brown David & Jenny Roy Richard Burke Don & Diane Scriven Jayne Cadbury Mary Shaw Andrew & Sarah Connors Mr George F Sidaway Rebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy John & Diana Crabtree Dr N & Mrs C Speak Patricia Edwards Christine Spittle Patricia & Ronald Etchells Graham & Rita Taylor Nicola Fleet-Milne Gillian Tune Neil & Jackie Frettsome Richard & Maggie Waller Roger & Jennifer Gould Ray & Marilyn Way Martin & Roni Guest Luke G W Wellings Dorothy Hobson Neil & Polly Wilson John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley Jane Woolrich Mr William Jones Anonymous

Welcome to Our World, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Nobody Nose Print Partner

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS Aurelius Charitable Trust Birmingham Bodenham Trust Birmingham Common Good Trust Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust The Thousandth Man Richard Burns Charitable Trust Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust George Cadbury Fund William A Cadbury Trust D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust The Chatwin Trust George Henry Collins Trust Baron Davenport’s Charity The Davis Foundation The Dumbreck Charity The Elmley Foundation The Eveson Charitable Trust The George Fentham Trust The Foyle Foundation

J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust The Grimmitt Trust The Mrs Margaret Guido Charitable Trust The Joseph Hopkins Charity The Monument Trust Oakley Charitable Trust The Patrick Trust Penny Trust Bernard Piggott Charitable Trust The Rowlands Trust Henry James Sayer Charity Edwin John Thompson Memorial Fund Douglas Turner Trust GJW Turner Trust The WED Charitable Trust Garfield Weston Foundation The Wolfson Foundation The Grantham Yorke Trust

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB birminghamhippodrome.com

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust, Registered Charity Number 510842

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust, Registered Charity Number 511567

John Crabtree OBE Chair • Bridget Blow CBE • Rod Dungate • Sara Fowler • Andy Hogarth Glenn Howells • Mick Laverty • Gary Rowe • Prof David Roberts • Mark Smith • Ann Tonks Cllr Anne Underwood • Rt Revd David Urquhart Bishop of Birmingham

Mark Smith Chair • Simon Boardman-Weston • Steve Clarke • John Crabtree OBE • John Driver Nicola Fleet-Milne • Martin Guest • Dr Mahnaz Hashmi • Jayne Herritty Martin King • Michael Luckman • Ruth Pipkin • Claire Ralley