SHARE THE
The power of partnership with the newly-restored Grand Opera House
LIMELIGHT
HOW THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE CAN BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS Between January and October 2020, the Grand Opera House will undergo an ambitious ÂŁ12.2 million restoration and development project ahead of its 125th anniversary on 23 December 2020. When it reopens in November 2020, the Grand Opera House will be one of the most talked-about theatres in the UK and Ireland, attracting 350,000 visitors each year, unprecedented levels of public interest, and offering corporate partners new ways to increase brand recognition, demonstrate corporate values, and engage clients and staff. The Grand Opera House can offer your business a variety of unique and exciting partnership opportunities including naming rights to different areas of the Theatre, sponsorship of our award-winning Creative Learning Programme, and entertainment and hospitality packages for world-class productions all year round. We would love to talk to you about how partnership with the Grand Opera House can help meet your corporate goals. Discover what the power of theatre can do for your business.
RESTORING ONE OF THE
MOST BEAUTIFUL
BUILDINGS IN NORTHERN IRELAND Thanks to the support of lottery players and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the restoration and development project in 2020 will see the Grand Opera House’s auditorium restored to its original 1895 splendour and the creation of a permanent exhibition dedicated to telling the fascinating stories that make up the Theatre’s rich and vibrant history. There will also be major upgrades to customer facilities and the Theatre’s technical infrastructure. When its doors re-open in November 2020, a visit to the Grand Opera House will be enriched by: The painstaking restoration of the beautiful paint and plasterwork by expert conservationists New auditorium seating, carpets, curtains and drapes Better access for disabled customers, including more wheelchair spaces, and a state-of-the-art loop system A stunningly reimagined entrance foyer, refurbished bars and public areas, and an increased number of toilets A permanent, interactive exhibition showcasing the Theatre’s remarkable history An elegant new bar in the glass extension overhanging Great Victoria Street
SOMETHING GRAND
BECOME A PART OF
The reopening of the restored Grand Opera House in November 2020 and the celebration of its 125th anniversary year presents unmissable new opportunities for businesses in Northern Ireland. To discuss how the following partnership packages could benefit your organisation, please contact Rebecca Dalzell at partnerships@goh.co.uk
BE PART OF THE FABRIC OF THE THEATRE PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES FROM ÂŁ10,000 PER YEAR Baby Grand Studio sponsorship and naming rights Home to new comedy and drama, the Baby Grand Studio is the beating heart of local talent in Northern Ireland. By purchasing the naming rights to the Studio, you will not only be supporting local actors, directors, playwrights and producers, but also gaining VIP corporate access to shows and a flexible performance/conference/hospitality space (complete with its own bar).
Upper Circle Bar and Stalls Bar sponsorship and naming rights On average, more than 800 customers visit the Grand Opera House for every performance. By purchasing the naming rights for the Upper Circle Bar or the Stalls Bar, you will have the opportunity to showcase your company name and branding. You will further benefit from receiving VIP tickets for shows and corporate hospitality opportunities.
New Grand Circle Bar sponsorship and naming rights The glamorous new Grand Circle Bar, located in the glass extension overhanging Great Victoria Street, is set to be one of the most popular hospitality venues in Belfast. Naming rights to this stunning bar will give you exclusive use opportunities as well as VIP tickets for shows throughout the year.
HELP US BRING THE MAGIC OF THEATRE TO EVERYONE PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES FROM £8,500 PER YEAR Permanent Exhibition Partner As part of the 2020 restoration, the Grand Opera House will install its first ever permanent exhibition, telling the fascinating stories that make up the Theatre’s history. Containing an archive of memories collected from performers and theatregoers, as well as an interactive learning space, the exhibition will welcome schools, audience members and tourists from Monday to Saturday each week. The Permanent Exhibition Partner will have partial naming rights, an opportunity to tell their own story as part of the exhibition, and exclusive access to the exhibition space for receptions and meetings, as well as VIP tickets for shows throughout the year.
Creative Learning Programme Partner The Theatre’s Creative Learning Programme brings workshops, talks, events and performances to more than 7,500 people each year, focusing particularly on people from communities who engage less often with the arts. Opportunities for partnership range from the annual Family Festival and Summer Youth Productions to school workshops and a diverse programme of accessible events and shows. A Creative Learning partnership can be tailor-made to meet your organisation’s CSR and community engagement goals, while also raising the profile of your brand.
SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE SHOW PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES FROM £5,000 PER YEAR Corporate Membership With a generous allocation of VIP show tickets to use each year, corporate members have numerous opportunities for entertaining and engaging staff and partners. A dedicated liaison manager takes the stress out of things by reserving tickets for the hottest shows in town and planning hospitality, making sure your trips to the Grand Opera House are magical and memorable!
Box Sponsor Enjoy the exclusive use of a beautiful four-seater box for one night every week, with champagne, sweet and savoury nibbles, and a dedicated waiter service. Box Sponsors receive a minimum of 188 tickets each year, making this package ideal for rewarding employees, entertaining clients, or treating suppliers and partners.
FIND OUT MORE partnerships@goh.co.uk
028 9027 7744
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Grand Opera House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR
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Photography credits: Evita, Bill Kenwright Ltd.; Beauty and the Beast, Qdos Entertainment; The Bodyguard, David Ian Productions; Awful Auntie, Birmingham Stage Company; The Magic Flute and Eugene Onegin, Scottish Opera/James Glossop
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