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Update for corporate and individual supporters of the Hippodrome on the work of the Development Trust and Hippodrome Plus

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

Highfield Wellness and Beauty

why wesupport…

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 & CoGood Company Club First Class: Harris Lamb, HTDL Ltd, Shaylor GroupLeading 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)

Rachael GriffinDevelopment Manager

Individual Giving and Trusts

T 0121 689 3067

Judith GreenburghCorporate Development Manager

T 0121 689 3082

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.

A TRUSTEE’S WORKIS NEVER DONE

Stuart Griffiths OBE joins Mark Smith and the team ofHippodrome Development Trustees

Rosie MilsomDevelopment Assistant

T 0121 689 3068

for all supporter ticket bookings & hospitality reservations

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

What a start to the year! Our Chief Executive StuartGriffiths received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’sHonours List in recognition of his services to the arts inBirmingham.

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

We’re delighted to welcome some new Hippodrome Plusfaces: Graham Callister, Director of Creative Programmes,joins the theatre from Northamptonshire County Counciland Rachael Griffin in the Development team is nowresponsible for the Individual Giving Programme andTrusts.

The future projects we’re excited about include NobodyNose supported by Birmingham City Council and PinsentMasons, Spotlight Night at Beautiful Thing, a team-building workshop for Centresoft at Dirty Dancing and thepre-summer corporate dinner at Barnum. And, we’redigging into the past at the start of our major archiveproject...

Remember, Hippodrome Plus means that everyone’sinvited, so please share our story with your friends, familyand business networks. Thank you!

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

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

The Shaylor Group

Leading Ladies membership and sponsorship details available from Judith on 0121 689 3082

[email protected] orbirminghamhippodrome.com/leadingladies

NEWASSOCIATESPONSOR –HIGHFIELDWELLNESSAND BEAUTY

CALENDAR 2015THU 4 JUN The Curious Incident ofthe Dog in the Night-TimeTHU 2 JUL Laurent-PerrierChampagne Tasting & TutorialTHU 9 JUL Leading Ladies table atBarnum Corporate DinnerTUE 8 SEP Leading Ladies atSylvie Guillem OCT TBC Gin Blending Workshopwith Langley’s Gin TUE 10 NOV Les Ballets Trockaderode Monte Carlo

Networking has never tasted better than whenLeading Ladies enjoyed a seasonal cocktailjourney in the capable hands of award-winningmixologist Robert Wood of The Edgbaston.

Guests learned tricks of the trade in balancingspirits with mixers, syrups, locally-sourcedtinctures and decorative touches.

The cocktail master-class formspart of the network’s stand-aloneevents. Watch out for exclusiveBackstage Tours, Gin Blendingand Musical Theatre workshopsto get your taste-buds and feettapping!

MIXING IT WITH THE MASTER

Leading Ladies were at the cutting edge of dance when castmembers of Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands joinedguests to share backstage tales of this magical adaptation ofTim Burton’s classic film.

Top of the sharp-edged topiary awards went to AVA EventStyling for a stunning display which included EdwardScissorhands themed cupcakes courtesy of @cakemodacakes –the talk of Twitter with even Matthew Bourne retweetingimages of the stunning confectionary!

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

LEADING LADIES AT THECUTTING EDGE

The latest addition to the network’s sponsorship line-up is thehigh-end spa located at of the city’s coolest addresses, HighfieldRoad Edgbaston.

Owner Mark Harvey, with Managers Laura Smith and Beth Rosejoined guests for the event at Edward Scissorhands. Mark Harveysaid “We’ve been searching for an established and fun networkinggroup for our management team. Having looked at the ambitiouswork of Leading Ladies in support of Hippodrome Plus, the dealwas done! The unique sponsorship benefits and client entertainingopportunities that our sponsorship of this fabulous network bringsour growing business is invaluable.”

Courtesy of Highfield Wellness and Beauty, all Leading Ladiesmembers now enjoy a range of exclusive therapeutic treatmentoffers. And relax...

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There is much more to the organisation beyond the fantastic performances on the main stage. It is very satisfyingto 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

Become a FriendFriends 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.

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!

Name a SeatLooking for an unusual gift or

want to celebrate a lifetime of

theatre experiences? Our Name a

Seat scheme could be your

solution!

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…

HIPPODROME HEROES –WAYS TO PLAY YOUR PARTIf you are passionate about Birmingham Hippodrome there are manyways you can support us. You can volunteer your time, become a Friend,make a one-off donation or join our growing Patrons scheme.

VolunteerYou 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!

It’s a great way to give

something back to the

venue you love.

DonationsYou 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.

Since 2013generous audiencemembers havedonated over£123,000 throughdonations of £10or 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.

why wesupport…

100%OF YOUR

SUPPORT FUNDS

OUR HIPPODROME

PLUS

PROGRAMMES

Friends meet Panto starGary Wilmot

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“A truly wonderful evening. In fact it has had a profound impact, I think we had forgotten how good liveentertainment 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

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

[email protected] or

[email protected] or you can visit

birminghamhippodrome.com/individualsupport

why wesupport…

Brewin Dolphinin 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

Performance Partnership

reinforces Brewin Dolphin’s

commitment to sponsorship

and philanthropy in the

Midlands.”

Retirement BeckonsRobin 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 ofVolunteering 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.

Patrons SCHEMEOur ever-popular Patrons scheme is afantastic way to develop a closer relationshipwith the theatre and is growing all the time!We currently have over 70 Patrons at all levelsof support and you’ll be sure to receive awarm welcome if you decide to join.

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.

DID YOU

KNOW THAT

BREWIN DOLPHIN

SPONSORED IDFB IN

2010 & 2012?

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Every persondeserves togo to events

and feelcomfortablewhich is whatthe relaxedperformancedoes for this

sensitivecrowd.’’

“Awesome, inspiring and very, very entertaining.”Education Participant

RELAXEDPERFORMANCE2015 - ANACCESSIBLESUCCESSTo start the year on a high note wethrew open the theatre doors for avery special event – our secondRelaxed Performance at family-favourite pantomime, Jack and theBeanstalk.This specially-adapted version of our panto offeredaudiences with autism, learning disabilities and arange of complex individual needs the opportunity tospend an anxiety-free afternoon at the theatre.     

More than 1,100 children, young people and vulnerableadults with learning disabilities joined in – an increaseof 37% more than the previous year.

“The relaxed performance wasoutstanding and it was such a reliefto go to a show knowing that all ourson’s needs and the needs of otherswere all catered for!”FIRST-TIME PARENT VISITOR TO RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Visitors included all 190 pupils from Dame EllenPinsent Special school, our resident One of A KindTheatre company, adult community and individualfamily groups for whom it was their first-ever theatrevisit. Prior to the performance every audiencemember was sent a companion guide and a specially-created film designed to prepare and reassureeveryone about their visit to the theatre.

Adaptations to the show included reducing loud noisesand flashing lights, a soft play area and sensory room,and the provision of interactive fidget toys.Hippodrome staff and volunteers benefited fromspecialist training, plus additional foyer signage wasdisplayed in order to provide an accessible andenjoyable theatre experience for all.

The Relaxed Performance was made possible bydonations made through this year’s Big Give campaignvia our Christmas Challenge. This included a matcheddonation from Candis, individual donations purchasedalongside tickets, ongoing financial support from ourBirmingham Hippodrome Patrons and grant-makingTrusts. Supporters were welcomed to a specialreception prior to the show.

why wesupport…

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YOUTH GROUP LEADER

Photo Credit Simon Hadley

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“Just what Birmingham needs!”About Town audience member

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

BUSINESS GETS RELAXEDThe local business community stamped its mark on thisyear’s Relaxed Performance. Leader of the pack was IMIplc’s major donation in the Big Give Campaign whichhelped to secure the scheme’s much sought after match-funding.

Sue Hall of IMI plc’s Charitable Appeals Committee said,“IMI plc takes pride in its corporateresponsibiltity activities. It is particularlysatisfying to know that our donation hashelped create an opportunity for local youngpeople to experience the fun of pantomime anda anxiety-free visit to the theatre.”

Notable among the range of corporate support for thisflagship Hippodrome Plus project were donations fromCP Bigwood and Squire Patton Boggs.

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

Irwin Mitchell Partner Chris Rawstron explains theirinvolvement, “Supporting the specialised workthat the Hippodrome is doing with people withlearning disabilities and autism resonates verymuch with Irwin Mitchell’s core values. We’redelighted to be involved in this way.”

Sporting her Relaxed Performance sparklytrilby Irwin Mitchell Associate Solicitor andlong-term volunteer Hayley Hill (picturedleft) exclaimed, “It’s been a fantasticexperience. Training and workingalongside the Hippodrome teams isvery rewarding. We’ve learned somuch as individuals and as agroup. To see the smiling, happyfaces on the day makes the effortmore than worthwhile. We all gohome on a high.”

Will YOUR business play a role in Jan 2016’s Relaxed Performance? Call us to pledge your supportT 0121 689 3082/3067

Irwin Mitchell’s team of volunteers at the Relaxed Performance

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“We are proud to provide B2B support for Birmingham Hippodrome, in particular at a time when the theatre hasbeen so successful in bringing the very best touring shows to the city that benefit the audiences of the wider

region and beyond.” HTDL Ltd

why wesupport…

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of Hip

strive many

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Photo Credit Vivienne Bailey Photography

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“Being part of the Hippodrome family can get you deeply into a variety of events. I particularly enjoyed beinginvolved 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

why wesupport…

CUTTING EDGECURTAIN RAISERBRINGS THEHOUSE DOWNTalented young dancers aged 12-18years from across the city graced themain stage (twice) to perform aspecial Curtain Raiser to full housesbefore performances of MatthewBourne’s Edward Scissorhands.Participating dancers came from Birmingham OrmistonAcademy, Stratford-upon-Avon College, Walsall Collegeand, for the first time, Elmhurst School of Dance. Theproject, now in its sixth year, is a major collaborationbetween the Hippodrome’s Creative Learning team andRe:Bourne, the charitable arm of Matthew Bourne’s NewAdventures company.

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

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

The Curtain Raiser series focuses on creating the nextgeneration of dancers and choreographers, offeringthem expert tuition, as well as backstage experiencesincluding stage make-up from trained practitioners.

Helping shape the young dancers’ material were NewAdventures dancer Paul Smethurst and localchoreographer and dance artist, Clare Palethorpe.

Inspired by Matthew Bourne’s personal encouragementand from other company members, our generousaudiences raised over £1,500 at the bucket collectionsto be shared between the two companies – woop woop!

hank you! Sheer joy,excitement,asure and talent just flowed outof all of them and filled theHippodrome.Long may what yourive to do succeed - it makes soany people’s lives richer for it.’’PARENT

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

’’HELEN PROSSER, EDUCATION PROJECT MANAGER AT RE:BOURNE

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PRESERVING OURHISTORY - BIRMINGHAMHIPPODROME ARCHIVES FROM TOWER OF VARIETIES TOPREMIER LYRIC THEATRE

Over the next 18 months we’ll be delving into the theatre’s hiddencorners and corridors as we embark on an exciting archive project.

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

The heritage project will promote and share our important storythrough accessible, stimulating and richinterpretation, with thefull collection beingcatalogued and madepublically accessible viainnovative touch tablesand a new website. Thearchive project willculminate in an excitingOpen Weekend in 2016.

We are thrilled to havereceived a large grant fromthe Heritage Lottery Fund tokick-start our fundraising. We are now seeking volunteers,supporters and funders to help bringthis project to life.

“We are delighted to be Birmingham Hippodrome’s Gala and Corporate dinner sponsor in2015 and 2016 in support of Hippodrome Plus.”

Laurent-Perrier Champagne

why wesupport…

Do you have a memory or an oldprogramme you’d like to donate? Contact Caroline Davis on 0121 689 3044 or [email protected]

Are you interested in supporting theproject as a donor?Contact Rachael Griffin on 0121 689 3067 or [email protected]

OUT AND ‘ABOUT TOWN’ HIPPODROME PLUS COLLABORATESWITH IKON TO STUNNING VISUALEFFECT

When Hippodrome Plus goes out and about, it reallygoes to town and the About Town project, apartnership with the IKON Gallery as part of its 50thanniversary celebrations, was no exception.

About Town, an exhibition of international video art took place inSouthside, our immediate neighbouring part of the city and aBusiness Improvement District (BID). Showcasing a wide variety offree night-screenings in unusual urban spaces by artists from theUK, this innovative collaboration featured a number of newcommissions as well as work from established and critically-acclaimed artists.

Among the participating artists was former Turner Prize winnerGillian Wearing whose Broad Street focussed its attention onBirmingham’s frenetic night-life.

Hippodrome corporate partners Gallan Group hosted large-scaleinstallations in its Hurst Street car park, which was transformedinto a vast indoor landscape of moving imagery and ambientsound.

Paul Garry of Gallan Group commented “As a neighbouringorganisation, Gallan is delighted, along with the GoochEstate, to help facilitate unique Hippodrome projectsthat promote Southside, and which encourage morevisitors into this vibrant area of the city.”

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

Thank you to Arts CouncilEngland and Southside BusinessImprovement District for theirsupport of About Town.

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

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“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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FUTURE EVENTS...

2 0 1 5

THU 9 APRSpotlight Night at Beautiful Thing

SAT 30 MAYAnnual Patrons Reception

THU 4 JUNLeading Ladies at The Curious Incidentof the Dog in the Night-Time

SAT 13 JUNPatrons Event - Hippodrome Archivestalk & tea

THU 2 JULLeading Ladies Champagne Tasting &Tutorial with Laurent-Perrier

THU 9 JUL Corporate Dinner at Barnum

TUE 21 JULPatrons Event at Barnum

SAT 29 AUGSummer in Southside – a FREE outdoorfestival for everyone

TUE 8/WED 9 SEPFundraising Event at Sylvie Guillem’s lastever UK performances!

SEP TBCPatrons Event at Anything Goes

FRI 25 - SUN 27 SEPCity-Wide Arts Festival

OCT TBCLeading Ladies Langley’s GinBlending Workshop

TUE 10 NOVLeading Ladies at Les Ballets Trockadero deMonte Carlo

THU 3 DECLeading Ladies at Birmingham Royal Ballet

2 0 1 6

THU 28 JANLeading Ladies Backstage Tour

SAT 14 MAY Sixth fundraising Gala on our Main Stage

TUE 28 JUNFundraising reception at Opening Night ofMamma Mia

THU 30 JUNCorporate Fundraising Event at Mamma Mia

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WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS ANDGRANT-MAKING TRUSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT’

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

SUPPORTING CAST PATRONS

John & Jill Andrews

Christine Bachelor

Shelia Ballantyne-Smith

Simon Bashford

Sarah & Stuart Bishop

Bridget Blow

Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston

Mrs Andrea Borlenghi

Sir Stephen & Lady Patricia Brown

Richard Burke

Jayne Cadbury

Andrew & Sarah Connors

John & Diana Crabtree

Patricia Edwards

Patricia & Ronald Etchells

Nicola Fleet-Milne

Neil & Jackie Frettsome

Roger & Jennifer Gould

Martin & Roni Guest

Dorothy Hobson

John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley

Mr William Jones

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

twentyfirstcenturymediagroup

GOOD COMPANY CLUBASSOCIATE PARTNERS

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

LEADING LADIESBUSINESS NETWORK

LEADING ROLEPATRONS

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

Bill Bolsover

Mel Ewell

Byron Head

Mark Hopton

Chris Loughran

GOLDEN TICKET

Joseph Devlin

The Dickens Foundation

Dr & Mrs H Harrison

Stuart Herritty

Maureen & Roy Kirby

Emma & Peter Neads

Janette Rutter

Simon & Kath Winner

Welcome to Our World,Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

Aurelius Charitable TrustBirmingham Bodenham Trust

Birmingham Common Good TrustBishop of Birmingham

Charitable TrustThe Thousandth Man -

Richard Burns Charitable TrustEdward and Dorothy

Cadbury TrustGeorge Cadbury Fund

William A Cadbury TrustD’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

The Chatwin TrustGeorge Henry Collins TrustBaron Davenport’s Charity

The Davis FoundationThe Dumbreck CharityThe Elmley Foundation

The Eveson Charitable TrustThe George Fentham Trust

The Foyle Foundation

J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable TrustThe Grimmitt Trust

The Mrs Margaret GuidoCharitable Trust

The Joseph Hopkins CharityThe Monument Trust

Oakley Charitable TrustThe Patrick Trust

Penny TrustBernard Piggott Charitable Trust

The Rowlands TrustHenry James Sayer Charity

Edwin John ThompsonMemorial Fund

Douglas Turner TrustGJW Turner Trust

The WED Charitable TrustGarfield Weston Foundation

The Wolfson FoundationThe Grantham Yorke Trust

PROJECT &COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

Martin & Joanne KingAndy Le MarrLynne Myers

Ralph & Linden OsbornWin Palmer & Lola Ralph

Mrs Jill ParkerJohn & Sandra PhenixJohn & Jill Queenan

Claire RalleyDavid & Jenny Roy

Don & Diane ScrivenMary Shaw

Mr George F SidawayRebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy

Dr N & Mrs C SpeakChristine Spittle

Graham & Rita TaylorGillian Tune

Richard & Maggie WallerRay & Marilyn WayLuke G W WellingsNeil & Polly Wilson

Jane WoolrichAnonymous

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

One of a Kind

PARTNERS

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust, Registered Charity Number 510842

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

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust, Registered Charity Number 511567

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

HEADLINEACT PATRONS

Supported by

AVA Events Styling,

Birmingham Living and

Vivienne Bailey Photography

Sponsored by

Members include:Gus Virk - Artis Legal

Jilly Cosgrove - Barques PR

Claire Newbold - Holiday Inn

Victoria Emery - HSBC

In association with

Print PartnerBeiersdorf • Chamberlain Club

Cross Country Trains • Las Iguanas

Sainsbury’s (Navigation Street)

Nobody Nose

Plus generous support

from Peter Tod and other

anonymous donors

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