Support the Lyceum

Personal Sponsorship

To maintain and develop our work on stage and in the community, the Lyceum requires the support of its audience. There are three main ways that you can individually support the Lyceum.

Step Behind the Curtain
Name a Seat
Personal Donation

 

STEP BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Step behind the Curtain - the image shows a red curtain with a number of people standing in silhouette behind it

Since 1965 the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company has inhabited the beautiful Victorian Royal Lyceum Theatre building. Led by visionary Artistic Directors such as Tom Fleming, Kenny Ireland and now Mark Thomson; from Ellen Terry to David Tennant, many great names have graced our stage. We remain committed to staging world class drama, our repertoire features the biggest names in Scottish theatre in plays old and new, which are as brave as they are entertaining, as challenging as they are life affirming.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Building, built in 1883 is magnificent example of late Victorian theatre architecture with its stage set behind a proscenium arch; however that is only half the story. Behind the scenes is a talented team of technicians, carpenters, seamstresses and scenic artists, all ensuring the production of world class theatre for Edinburgh and for Scotland. It is this very process that lies at the heart of what the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company stands for, and this process that we now wish to share with you our audience.

Play Your Part in Our Future
By becoming a Supporter of the Lyceum you will not only play your part in ensuring the future of Scotland’s premier producing theatre, but you will also have access to a range of benefits and a programme of exclusive events. You will step behind the curtain while we reveal the backstage stories, characters and secrets of this historic theatre and its resident company.

You will find the range of benefits exciting and we look forward to welcoming you behind the curtain...

 

Bronze Supporter
£60.00 per annum, or £5.00 a month by Direct Debit.

• Members newsletter
• Acknowledgement on our website
• One free ‘Curtain Raiser’ ticket per season
• Discount in our shop and bar and in Zucca


Silver Supporter
£120.00 per annum, or £10.00 a month by Direct Debit.

All bronze benefits, plus:
• Acknowledgement in our Season Brochures
• Invitations to dress rehearsals and behind the scenes events
• Invitations to ‘meet the cast events’
• One free Theatre Class ticket per season
• Private backstage tours of the Lyceum and our workshop*
• Signed posters from our season


Gold Supporter
£240.00 per annum or £20.00 a month by Direct Debit.

All bronze and silver benefits, plus:
• Annual VIP reception
• Exclusive talks and events by resident and visiting companies
• Acknowledgement in programmes and the theatre foyer
• Rooms available for private entertaining*
• Invitation to a reception for the opening night of the season
• Signed programmes and print


The programme of events will vary according to each show and Supporters will be kept informed on a monthly basis. Events will be held around both matinee and evening performances to ensure they are accessible to everyone.

*these events are subject to availability and prior arrangement.


To join, please download, complete and return our
 membership form.

If you would like to pay by installments you can also download our Direct Debit form.


For further information please contact our Development team on 0131 248 4800 or email development@lyceum.org.uk

 

 

NAME A SEAT

Name a Seat - the image shows row after row of red seats in the Lyceum auditorium

Naming a seat is a special way of acknowledging your support for the Lyceum, marking a special occasion or simply remembering someone who enjoyed spending their time here. This is a perfect opportunity to join over 200 individuals and organisations in sponsoring a seat in the Lyceum’s beautiful auditorium.

An inscription of your choice will be engraved onto a brass plague and mounted on the seat of your choice (subject to availability) in the Lyceum’s auditorium for the lifetime of the seat.

Click here to download an application form.

For further information please contact our Development team on 0131 248 4800 or email development@lyceum.org.uk

 

 

PERSONAL DONATION

Personal Donation - the image shows a detail from the mural on the rear wall of the Lyceum stalls, the classic tragedy and comedy masks

Did you know...?

• We stage an inspired season of 7 shows each year

• We employ over 80 actors each season

• Over 100,000 people enjoy our shows annually

• Costumes and sets for our productions are hand-made by our staff in our own workshops

 • We identify, encourage and nurture talent

• We reach over 15000 young people each year with our shows and education and community programmes


As a registered charity, we rely on generous donations and sponsorship in order to make this all possible. Would you consider making a one-off or regular donation to the Lyceum? Every contribution, no matter how small, is vital and greatly appreciated. Please help us to continue to make a real difference and programme world class theatre for Edinburgh and for Scotland.

You can donate by filling in our Individual Giving Form, by donating online or when you book a ticket through the Lyceum box office.

Thank you for your support of the Lyceum.

For further information please contact our Development team on 0131 248 4800 or email development@lyceum.org.uk.

 

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