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Become a Patron

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When you become a Patron, we bring you closer to the dance you love. As well as enjoying more of everything Sadler’s Wells has to offer, you play an important role in the continuation and evolution of our work, and the future of dance.

As a Patron, you’ll get access to a range of benefits, including a personalised booking service, invitations to exclusive special events and opportunities to go behind the scenes and meet the artists.

We’re a registered charity, so your support will directly contribute to the work we do both on and off the stage. From creative learning programmes and artist development to exciting new commissions and productions, you’ll make it possible for us to keep creating, curating and presenting dance in all its forms.

There are six different levels of patronage. We invite you to take a look at the options below and find the level that suits you.

Terms and Conditions

Gift Aid

Gift Aid is a simple way of making your donation go further.

Gift Aid

What is Gift Aid?

When you donate through Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give without costing you any extra.

Your donations will qualify as long as they’re not more than four times more than what you’ve paid in tax in that tax year.

If you pay tax above the basic rate, you can claim the difference between the rate you pay and basic rate on your donation. Make sure to include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

You can also donate your tax relief to Sadler’s Wells Trust Limited through your tax return.

All the details are on the HMRC website.

Sadler’s Wells Trust Limited registered charity number 279884.

Opening Night Patron

From £645 per year.

Minimum payment of £30 and a suggested donation of £615.

A minimum payment of £30 secures all the Opening Night Patron benefits, and you can purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £615 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to Members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free Dress Rehearsals a year.
Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
A Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

Become an Opening Night Patron today

Commissioning Patron

From £1,110 per year.

Minimum payment of £50 and a suggested donation of £1,060.

A minimum payment of £50 secures all the Commissioning Patron benefits, and you can purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £1,060 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to Members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
Two free behind-the-scenes Insight Events a year.
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free Dress Rehearsals a year.
Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Entertaining
A booking service for pre-show and interval refreshments.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.
Your name will appear on the Supporters’ Board in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre foyer.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

Become a Commissioning Patron today

New Production Patron

From £2,500 per year.

Minimum payment of £230 and a suggested donation of £2,270.

A minimum payment of £230 secures all the New Production Patron benefits, and you may purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £2,270 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to Members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
Four free behind-the-scenes Insight Events a year.
Drinks receptions for new productions throughout the year.
An annual backstage tour of Sadler’s Wells theatre.
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free Dress Rehearsals a year.
Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Entertaining
Opportunity to host friends and family at Sadler’s Wells.
A booking service for pre-show and interval refreshments.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.
Your name will appear on the Supporters’ Board in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre foyer.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

Become a New Production Patron today

Season Patron

From £5,000 per year.

Minimum payment of £250 and a suggested donation of £4,750.

A minimum payment of £250 secures all the Season Patron benefits, and you may purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £4,750 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to Members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
Season briefing lunches with our Artistic Director.
A seat at our Annual Press Conference.
Four free behind-the-scenes Insight Events a year.
Drinks receptions for new productions throughout the year.
A private backstage tour of Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free Dress Rehearsals a year.
Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Entertaining
Opportunity to host friends and family at Sadler’s Wells.
A booking service for pre-show and interval refreshments.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.
Your name will appear on the Supporters’ Board in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre foyer.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
A creative insight into future seasons.
Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

Become a Season Patron today

Artistic Director’s Circle

From £12,000 per year.

Minimum payment of £600 and a suggested donation of £11,400.

A minimum payment of £600 secures all the Artistic Director’s Circle benefits, and you may purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £11,400 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
An annual Major Donor Dinner.
Season briefing lunches with our Artistic Director.
A seat at our Annual Press Conference.
Four free behind-the-scenes Insight Events a year.
Drinks receptions for new productions throughout the year.
A private backstage tour of Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free dress rehearsals a year.
Two free tickets to Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet the artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Entertaining
Opportunity to host friends and family at Sadler’s Wells.
A booking service for pre-show and interval refreshments.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.
Your name will appear on the Supporters’ Board in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre foyer.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
A creative insight into future seasons.
Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

Join the Artistic Director’s Circle today

Avant-Guardian

From £25,000 per year for three years.

Minimum payment of £600 and a suggested donation of £24,400.

A minimum payment of £600 secures all the Artistic Director’s Circle benefits, and you may purchase these benefits separately without making any further donation. The balance of £24,400 is a suggested donation.

Priority booking
The chance to book seats before tickets go on sale to Members and the public.

Invitations to exclusive events
An annual Major Donor Dinner.
Season briefing lunches with our Artistic Director.
A seat at our Annual Press Conference.
Four free behind-the-scenes Insight Events a year.
Drinks receptions for new productions throughout the year.
A private backstage tour of Sadler’s Wells theatre.
Two free Season Preview events a year.
At least four free Dress Rehearsals a year.
Two tickets to Ten Patrons’ Nights each year, with the chance to meet artists.

Ticket access and discounts
Your choice of the best seats, held just for Patrons.
A dedicated booking line.
Save 20% on tickets.

Entertaining
Opportunity to host friends and family at Sadler’s Wells.
A booking service for pre-show and interval refreshments.

Acknowledgement
You’ll be credited as a supporter of Sadler’s Wells in show programmes.
Your name will appear on the Supporters’ Board in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre foyer.

Regular news from Sadler’s Wells
A creative insight into future seasons.
Patrons’ newsletter sent to your inbox.

If you’re interested in becoming an Avant-Guardian, please get in touch with Rebecca Fogg.

Rebecca Fogg
Individual Giving Manager
rebecca.fogg@sadlerswells.com

Get in touch

If you have any questions about becoming a Patron, require any further information or would like to adjust or waive the suggested donation, please email Rebecca Fogg.

Rebecca Fogg
Individual Giving Manager
rebecca.fogg@sadlerswells.com