Patrons

Become a Patron and join a group of like-minded supporters who help to create theatre at its best, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared across the world.

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You can buy a Patron Membership as a gift for a friend or loved one this Christmas by filling in our Gift Membership Form.

Patron levels

  • BRONZE PATRONS

    £150 - £999 (or from £12.50 per month)

    All the benefits of a Member plus:

    • Priority Booking up to four days before Members
    • Special Patrons' events to discover what goes on behind the scenes and how your support helps
    • Regular mailings, including the twice-yearly Your RSC publication
    • No ticket exchange or resale fees
    • 10% discount at the RSC Rooftop Restaurant, bars, cafes and Shop*
    • Invitation to all Friends' special events
    • Dedicated Patron ticket hotline

    Become a Bronze Patron

  • SILVER PATRONS

    £1,000 - £4,999 (or from £85 per month)

    All the benefits of Bronze Patron plus:

    • An additional two days Priority Booking before Bronze Patrons
    • Access to tickets up to 48 hours before a performance
    • Acknowledgement in theatre programmes and our Annual Review
    • 15% discount at the RSC Rooftop Restaurant, bars and cafes, and 20% discount in the RSC Shop*
    • Invites to London Theatre Club to enjoy shows across the city and meet RSC creatives

    Become a Silver Patron

  • GOLD PATRONS

    £5,000+ (or from £417 per month)

    All the benefits of Silver Patron plus: 

    • The highest level of Priority Booking – one day before Silver Patrons
    • Personalised ticket booking
    • Opportunities to meet members of the RSC artistic teams
    • Invitations to Stratford-upon-Avon press performances and private viewings of RSC exhibitions

Patron Benefits

With £4 million to raise every year in voluntary income your support, and that of every Patron, is invaluable. By way of thanks, you will enjoy some wonderful benefits including the highest level of priority booking and opportunities to discover more about the work you see on stage through exclusive Patron Events.

YOUR SUPPORT WILL:

  • Transform learning in classrooms. Over 530,000 young people participated in education experiences last year and over 2,000 teachers received the training and resources they need to transform their classrooms into inspirational, life-changing learning environments. 
  • Train the next generation of talent. We are committed to training theatre-makers and developing the best and brightest talent for the future. Our growing mentoring programme ensures best-practise techniques are passed on for future generations. 
  • Make theatre accessible for all. Last year we sold over 10,000 discounted tickets for people with disabilities or their carers for Stratford-upon-Avon performances. We held 118 assisted performances which included 45 captioned, 45 audio described and 23 with a British Sign Language interpreter. 
  • Develop new writing. We work with world-class writers who are creating the best possible new work that reflects the challenges and possibilities of our time.

Contact Us

For any questions on supporting the RSC please contact the Individual Giving Team.

Phone: +44(0)1789 403470

Email: Patron@rsc.org.uk

RSC America

The RSC has a long history with America and the generous support of our American audiences is greatly appreciated. Find out more about how US taxpayers can make a tax deductible donation to become a Patron by supporting RSC America.

Your gift to the Royal Shakespeare Company

All RSC Patrons levels comprise a benefits value which reflects the actual cost of providing those benefits to the charity. These benefits can be purchased separately at this price. Any amounts given over and above the benefits value are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid.  RSC Bronze Patrons benefit value is £76, Silver Patrons benefit value is £83 and Gold Patrons benefits value is £90. To discuss purchasing benefits separately please contact the Individual Giving Team at Patron@rsc.org.uk.

 

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

Patrons will be entitled to a free seat upgrade to the next price break, in either the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. The free upgrade is available on the day of the performance only and subject to availability. Patrons must visit the RSC Box Office in person to upgrade. The location of the seats offered will be entirely at the discretion of the Box Office. Available seats online is not an indicator that an upgrade is available. The discount will only be available at the discretion of the Box Office and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. The offer is only applicable to the tickets purchased in an order and on a first-come, first-served basis. The offer can be withdrawn by the Box Office at any time during the day. 

We will exchange tickets for RSC productions that are returned to us at least 24 hours in advance of the performance for either seats at the same price, or a Gift Voucher for future RSC productions sold via the Stratford-upon-Avon Box Office. Terms and conditions for RSC productions outside Stratford-upon-Avon may vary.

Discounts at RSC Cafes and Bars, Rooftop Restaurant and the RSC Shop. A discount in the Rooftop Restaurant is offered to the RSC Member plus one guest and is valid seven days a week. A discount at RSC Shop in Stratford-upon-Avon or online excludes programmes and items previously reduced or on special offer. Proof of membership required.

£5 tickets. Up to four tickets at £5 for under 18s visiting with every full price paying Patron on a Friday at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets can be booked online, by telephone or in person at the Box Office. Does not apply to tickets already purchased.

Free guided tours for under 18s on Fridays. Each paying Patron can bring one under 18 for a free guided tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon on a Friday. Cannot be booked online. Tours may not be scheduled every Friday, please call the Box Office for details. Valid on Fridays only. Cannot be booked online.

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