With your support we can make wishes come true so that children, young people and families can access life-changing creative experiences.
Norwich Theatre receives no regular revenue funding from any public sources. As a registered charity, we rely on the support of our audiences, community of supporters and charitable foundations, along with our commercial activities such as our café, bars and restaurant, to help us deliver our charitable mission.
Our Christmas Appeal provides a great opportunity to use the season of goodwill to raise money to support and grow our charitable activities in the coming year. For five years now our loyal supporters have shared in this tradition, raising nearly £100,000 to help make a difference for those who need it most.
Norwich Theatre’s Christmas Appeal is raising money to make wishes come true so that children, young people and families can access life-changing creative experiences.
This Christmas we are asking for your help to make sure no children, young people or families miss out.
Every donation will help us provide accessible creative activities and remove barriers for families to get creative together, who otherwise might not have the chance.
Why have we chosen this?
Families in Norfolk are facing more challenges than ever before, with thousands struggling to get by. One-third of Norfolk’s children are living in poverty. That’s nine in every classroom. They are feeling more lonely and isolated, with one quarter saying they are “unable to cope with life.”
Creative experiences shape our lives in so many ways. From the stories we read to the shows we see to the music we hear, creativity influences how we make sense of the world, connect with others, and navigate our path through life.
We know creative experiences are fundamental to a great childhood, helping to improve confidence, resilience and self-esteem, and providing children and young people with new skills and abilities. But it’s more than that. They provide a home for families to build community, find support and connect with each other.
What will the money be used for?
The money raised will ensure all children, young people, and their families can access workshops, sessions, and world-class theatre shows.
We will do this by:
• Delivering creative workshops and holiday programmes where children, young people, their parents and carers can explore their creativity through music, drama and dance.
• Offering ‘pay what you can’ activities and reduced price or free tickets for families to make sure cost is not an obstacle to taking part and families are able to experience the magic of theatre together.
• Working with charity partners to reach the children, young people and families who face the most barriers to accessing creative experiences.
How can people support the Appeal?
• Bucket collections / contactless donations:
• All performances at the Playhouse from Tue 3 Dec (A Christmas Carol) to Sun 19 Jan (Karl Minns)
• All performances of Aladdin at Theatre Royal o Contactless donation points will be available for collections at Theatre Royal and Playhouse where people can tap a card to donate £3.
• Collection boxes will be located across Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Stage Two
• Online donations can be made at norwichtheatre.org/christmas-appeal
• Christmas Appeal Raffle for £5 at Box Office or online at norwichtheatre.org/Christmas-appeal-raffle or at the Box Office. Prizes include: £150 Norwich Theatre voucher, three course meal for two in Prelude, Gold Friend membership for one year, Aladdin merchandise bundle.
• Donations across our commercial activities:
• £1 donated for every mince pie purchased in Café Royal
• 50p donated for every mulled cider purchased in Playhouse
• £2 donated for every group dining in Prelude o £1 donation off selected merchandise item.
• Businesses can become Christmas Appeal Partners
Find out more here: https://norwichtheatre.org/christmas-appeal/
