Your patronage helps us take risks, support exceptional artists, welcome young people into theatre, and keep the Orange Tree independent, ambitious and open to all.
OT Patrons are committed to the Theatre’s ambitious vision for its future and are helping us to achieve it today.
Become a Patron
All levels include a voluntary donation to the Orange Tree Theatre, which may be eligible for Gift Aid. Higher and additional-rate taxpayers may be able to claim additional personal tax relief on the donation element, depending on their circumstances.
Supporter Circle
Enjoy a more personal and effortless relationship with the Orange Tree that brings you closer to the artists, ideas and conversations behind our work.
£1,500
(£125 per month by Direct Debit)
- First priority booking for Orange Tree productions
- Personal booking support through the Development team
- Invitations to Patron Evenings with creative insight into our productions
- Invitations to selected tech rehearsals
- Complimentary programmes
- Recognition as a valued supporter of the Orange Tree
- A closer, more personal relationship with one of London’s most intimate producing theatres
Director Circle
Get closer to the artists and the creative life of the theatre, while giving vital support to ambitious theatre in our uniquely intimate 180-seat home.
£3,500
(£292 per month by Direct Debit)
All the benefits of Supporter Circle, plus:
- Invitations to Directors’ Dinners with artists, creatives and fellow supporters
- Enhanced opportunities to hear directly from the people making the work
- Complimentary playtexts for in-house productions, signed by the company
Your donation will provide significant support for the artists and productions that define the Orange Tree, helping us invest in bold work that would not be possible through ticket income alone.
Attenborough Circle
Be at the heart of the Orange Tree while helping protect the ambition, intimacy and independence that make the OT distinctive through your philanthropy. Join us to celebrate each unique production at special Opening Night events.
£7,000
(£584 per month by Direct Debit)
All of the benefits of Director Circle, plus:
- Invitations to Orange Tree Opening Nights for all main-house shows
- Highest-level access to the theatre’s artistic and supporter events
- Recognition as one of the Orange Tree’s closest supporters on our OT donor board, programmes and website
Your donation will help secure the long-term strength of the Orange Tree, supporting our artistic programme, artist development, community work and the future of our transformed theatre.
Make a Leadership Gift
For deeper impact, leadership gifts offer the opportunity to stand behind a specific Orange Tree priority – supporting artists, young people, audiences, community or building improvements that most closely reflect your interests.
£10,000+
See the change you want to make
Support a specific Orange Tree project or priority, from productions and artist development to young people, community work, access or our transformed building.
Your gift will bring you closer to the full life of the work you support.
You will be involved from the first ideas and preparation to rehearsals, delivery and impact – with personal updates, opportunities to meet the people leading it, and recognition shaped around your wishes.
To discuss how you could make a transformational difference to the Orange Tree and the work we create, please contact:
Dominique Trotter, Development Director, at Dominique.Trotter@orangetreetheatre.co.uk.
Give the gift of a lifetime
A gift in your Will can make a lasting difference to the Orange Tree Theatre, helping us create bold productions, nurture artists, reach young people and community groups, and keep this unique theatre thriving for generations to come.
However you choose to remember the OT, your legacy will help ensure that future audiences can experience the power of live theatre up close.
All membership levels at the Orange Tree Theatre include a donation towards our work and a benefits value, which reflects the actual cost of providing membership benefits to the charity. Any amount given above the benefits value is given voluntarily and, where eligible, may qualify for Gift Aid. Supporters’ Circle: Donation £1,360 / Benefits £140. Directors’ Circle: Donation £3,235 / Benefits £265. Attenborough Circle: Donation £6,275 / Benefits £725.
Donations are non-refundable.
To discuss purchasing benefits separately, please contact the Development Office on 020 8940 3633.