Rachael GriffinDevelopment ManagerIndividual Giving and Trusts0121 689 3067

Judith GreenburghCorporate Development Manager0121 689 3082

Rosie MilsomDevelopment Assistant0121 689 3068

for all support, ticket bookings & hospitality reservations

A new chapter for Birmingham HippodromeFiona Allan has joined Birmingham Hippodrome as Chief Executive.

She picked up the reins in October from outgoing CEO Stuart Griffiths.Fiona has joined us following her time as CEO of Curve theatre in Leicester.A native Australian, her career started at Sydney Opera House where shewas head of programming before being appointed chief executive ofSydney Film Festival.

Fiona said: “I could not be more thrilled to be joining the brilliant team atBirmingham Hippodrome at this exciting moment in the venue’s journey.It’s a nationally acclaimed organisation with infinite potential. I feel privilegedto have the opportunity to be part of its, and Birmingham’s, future.”

New HippodromeChief Executive Fiona Allan

We’re delighted to announce Genting Hotelas our final evening sponsor for ourOn Stage Gala in May 2016.

Our client event at The Nutcracker was superb including fabulous food and hospitality.”TilneyBestinvest

Development Trustee Andy Hammond, artist Aowen Jin, Hippodrome’sFiona Allan and Development Trust Chair Martin Guest attend the preview of

Hippodrome CREATIVE’s Midlight

Dear Supporters We hope you enjoy reading your personal copy of Supporter Spotlight keepingyou in touch with the progress of all our work beyond the main stage andproviding an insight into future plans.

What a year 2016 promises to be! With new Chief Executive Fiona Allan now inpost, Hippodrome CREATIVE will be reaching out to an even wider range ofcommunities in the city. And we couldn’t do it without your help – thank youfor your ongoing support.

Our Heritage Project benefitted from your generous donations during The BigGive Christmas Challenge. Later this year you will be able to discover first-hand more about the history of the theatre ‘where everyone goes’ using thedigital Touch Table which these funds are helping to purchase.

We also turned back the clocks in our 2,241Reasons to Remember project tocommemorate the tragic loss of life during the Birmingham Blitz. Schoolpupils across the city made brick-shaped lanterns which formed part of thepoignant installation which attracted crowds, including survivors, over thethree day event. The front cover and pictures inside tell the story...

The Development team is gearing up for the Gala on the Main Stage in May.It’s our spectacular, flagship fundraising event which takes place every twoyears. We’re delighted to announce Genting Hotel as our final evening sponsorand look forward to working with them to raise funds for HippodromeCREATIVE on the night.

Remember there’s much more to Birmingham Hippodrome than meets theeye. We love innovative partnerships and the unexpected and hope you do too.Join us at a future fundraising event to help create some of the city’s mostinspiring education, access and outdoor arts work.

New and Renewing Members

CORPORATE PATRONS: PERFORMANCE PARTNERS: Calthorpe Estates(upgrade), Lloyds Bank (renewal).ASSOCIATE PARTNERS: Birmingham Airport (renewal), Irwin Mitchell(renewal), Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (renewal).GOOD COMPANY CLUB: The Edgbaston, Schofield & Associates (renewal),Shaylor Group (renewal).SPONSORS: ACE European Group Ltd (Live Auction On Stage Gala), GentingHotel (On Stage Gala), Lookers Vauxhall (outdoor arts festival in Southside),Park Regis Hotel (Mamma Mia fundraising dinner).LEADING LADIES: Highfield Wellness & Beauty (renewal).HIPPODROME CREATIVE PARTNERS: IMI plc Charitable Trust (RelaxedPerformance), Irwin Mitchell (One of a Kind).

INDIVIDUAL PATRONS:A huge thank you toMaureen & Roy Kirby forupgrading to join the Hippodrome Circle Patrons. A big hello to Jim & BirdieCeaser and Andy & Rebecca Hammond as our newest Leading RolePatrons. And we welcome Eileen Doyle andGwen Stephens to theSupporting Cast.

Plus our grateful thanks to all Birmingham Hippodrome Patrons who haverecently renewed – your ongoing support is vital.

Genting Hotel is proud to be centre stage atBirmingham Hippodrome as a sponsor of Gala 2016.We’ll be helping to ensure the fundraising raises theroof in support of Hippodrome CREATIVE. ”

We particularly enjoyed your Midlight installation and will be sure to check it out again in public spaces.”BM3

CREATIVE

Curtain Raiser Returns!In the sixth year of our partnership with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures,we are delighted to announce the return of our Curtain Raiser projectsponsored in 2016 by Tilney Bestinvest.

This once in a lifetime opportunity offers young local dancers andchoreographers aged 7-18 the chance to create an original piece of work andperform on our main stage. The youngsters will be working with Joe Walklingof Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company and professionalBirmingham choreographer Clare Palethorpe.

The Curtain Raiser is highly commended by Matthew Bourne himself, who isa great supporter of developing and showcasing new skills.

Representatives from Tilney Bestinvest will be following the creation of theCurtain Raiser closely, meetingdancers and choreographers alongthe way at rehearsals.

On the Curtain Raiser night, Thu 11Feb, Miles Robinson and his teamat Tilney Bestinvest will be hostinga special client event. He said“We’re delighted to be supportingthe Curtain Raiser which reinforcesour ongoing relationship withBirmingham Hippodrome as aPerformance Partner.”

There’s still time for you to bookyour Curtain Raiser and SleepingBeauty tickets. Look out for some‘Little Beauties’ popping upin our foyers.

Miles Robinson from Tilney Bestinvestis delighted to be sponsoring

Curtain Raiser 2016

OUTDOOR ARTS IN SOUTHSIDEwith FREE performances & workshops

We’re delighted that July 2016 will see another return to our long-running free outdoor performance festival in our neighbourhoodSouthside Business Improvement District (BID). The fantastic news isthat Lookers Vauxhall have come on board as a new first-time sponsor tosupport a weekend of international acts wowing family audiences.There’ll be lots of opportunities to get involved, have a go and enjoy thesummer holidays.

As part of their commitment to Hippodrome CREATIVE Lookers Vauxhallwill be providing workshops in schools local to their dealerships in SellyOak, Star City and Yardley. In addition we’ll be organising workshops withother local schools and groups in the run up to this fun weekend.

Lookers Operations Manager Alan Collins said“We’re delighted to embark on a newpartnership with the Hippodrome. Sponsorshipand workshops in local schools are a great wayto feed into some exciting and rewardingprojects for young people in the city.”

Hippodrome Director of Creative ProgrammesGraham Callister said “We are very grateful toLookers for this tremendous support and lookforward to an exciting partnership in 2016.”

Look out for confirmed dates shortly andsee you on the streets of Southside in 2016!

Access Under The SpotlightBirmingham Hippodrome has long championed accessfor all theatre goers. Through our many assistedperformances, a well-respected Access Forum, a regularsymposium, and our annual Relaxed Performance atpantomime, we are committed to making the magic ofthe live theatre experience open to everyone.In Spring 2016 we are thrilled to be hosting two nationalaccess conferences:

Is That All There Is?9 & 10 March 2016

How do young people with learning disabilities access and enjoy the arts?With nationally renowned speakers and a festival of inclusive work,Is That All There Is? will challenge the notion of disability access andparticipation. The event will be open to the arts sector and thegeneral public.

Call our Box Office on0844 335 8000 to book your place.

Growing Audiences For Audio Description 14 March 2016

Hosted in partnership with the RNIB and the Audio DescriptionAssociation, this conference will explore access to audio describedperformances, and the barriers to attending. It promises to be a livelydebate focused on practical solutions for theatres all over the UK.

audiodescription.co.uk

We’re always looking for new donors and supporters of our access work:we’d love to hear from you!

Unlocking over 100 years ofHippodrome History

Every touch you had organisedin detail was perfect – the food,china flowers and music weremuch appreciated.

Barbara, Heritage Afternoon Tea”

The HippodromeHeritage project is nowwell underway. Over 30volunteers are workingalongside archivespecialists to uncoverour hidden past. The project was launched with a bang inSeptember, when we threw open our doors as partof the nationwide Heritage Open Days.

Over 600 people took part in heritage tours,workshops and talks, as well as donating heritageitems and memories.

We also hosted a special Afternoon Tea on our mainstage. Over 80 Birmingham Hippodrome Friendsand Patrons joined us at this special fundraisingevent, raising over £1,000 towards the project.

I have met the most fantastic group of people who have added so much to my quality of life.”Fiona,Hippodrome Heritage Volunteer

Our Latest Donationsand DiscoveriesHippodrome Heritage is unearthingsome fantastic new discoveries aboutthis historic venue.Audience member Darren Broughton kindly got in touch with ourheritage team to loan a beautiful book full of signed autographs fromthe stars of the stage. The book belonged to his parents, Bob andConnie, who met and worked at the Hippodrome in the 40’s and 50’s.From Laurel and Hardy to Morecambe and Wise, this fascinatingcollection will now be scanned and added to our digital records.

We recently interviewed Mo Ball, a former dancer who was with thefamous Betty Fox Babes dance troupe. She generously donated thisimage of her as a child dancer.

We’ve also had over 100 programmes donated from Mark Fox at theReally Useful Group plus a fantastic framed, signed photograph ofDanny La Rue. Thank you Mark!

Thank you for the valuable insight into Development at the Hippodrome; I am positivethat what I’ve learnt will translate to whatever role I find myself in in the future. ”Stephanie,

work experience placement

What part willyou play?

DonateWe’ve raised 80% of the £150,000 needed to deliverHippodrome Heritage. Will you help us raise the final20% to bring our history to life?

You can donate by simply sending us a cheque,by calling the team on 0121 689 3067or visitingbirminghamhippodrome.com/heritage

Tell Us Your MemoriesDo you have a memory to share? We’re looking fororal history records to add to our collection and bringour theatre history to life.

Dig Out Your MemorabiliaWith over 100 years of theatre history, we haveseveral gaps in our theatre archives.

Do you have programmes, tickets, flyers andphotographs from the 1970’s or earlier? Did youwork or perform at the theatre? You can loan ordonate your collection and help bring our historyto life.

If you can help, call theHeritage team on0121 689 1085or emailarchive@ birminghamhippodrome.com

DarrenBroughtonwith hisparentsalbum

Dancer Mo Ball as a child

Leading Ladies:

Mixing Business With Show Business

We’re delighted to renew our partnership and support for One of a Kind. We are all big fans of the Hippodrome.”IrwinMitchell

Leading Ladiesnetwork offers first classnetworking and client entertaining in a creativearts venue and at carefully chosen partnervenues. With over 100 participating companiesLeading Ladies is one of the most popular (andglamorous!)networks of its kind in the city.

Season Opens At Opus Ann Tonks, Managing Director of Opus Group hostedthe opening of the 2015/2016 season in style atpopular Snowhill watering-hole Bar Opus. Ann Tonksand Suzanne Barnes of SBDP, who created the designvision behind the Opus group, described theirexperiences as business owners and the changingface of hospitality in the city over twenty years.

Sipping With Sipsmith Moving across town to the private bar on the 25th floorof The Cube, Briony Dixon from Sipsmith put LeadingLadies through their tasting paces with a livelypresentation about the history of gin.

Participate And CommemorateMost recently sponsors, members and their guestsfound time to participate in the 2,241 Reasons toRemember Birmingham Blitz project by makinglanterns to commemorate women and girls who diedduring the tragic three days of bombing in 1940.Spirits were lifted by a show-stopping performancefrom the ‘Trocks’, the NYC ballet boys with pointeshoes, mascara and exquisite comic timing.

Fun(d)Raising Thanks to the generosity of network sponsors,members, guests and prize partners, Leading Ladieshas raised around £30,000 since its launch in 2011.These funds have helped contribute to the success ofHippodrome CREATIVE’s ambitious and varied projectswhich reach out to thousands of young people,families and community groups in the city.

Looking ahead to 2016, Leading Ladies has anexciting challenge target to meet to support thetheatre’s continued investment in HippodromeCREATIVE in its work away from the Main Stage.

Isn’t it time you wereon our guest list?For sponsorship and membership details callJudith on 0121 689 3082 orjudithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com

We’re delighted to renew our sponsorship.We look forward to hosting a special event in2016 for Leading Ladies to enjoy ourrefurbished spa treatment rooms.

Highfield Wellnessand Beauty”

Thu 28 Jan Network reception and backstage tour

Thu 11 Feb Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty

Thu 10 Mar Beer Tutorial, Tasting & Food Matchingat Purecraft Bar with Marverine Cole

Tue 28 & Thu 30 Jun Mamma Mia

Jul date tbc Fine dining and Champagne Laurent-Perrier vintage tasting

Calendar Join us in 2016 for:OPPOSITE PAGE:Top: Irene Allen, Ann Tonks, Suzanne BarnesMiddle:Audrey Elliott, Louise Townsend, Victoria EmeryBottom:Beth Rose, Faye Shipley, Carole Patilla,Back Row: Liz Leck, Sophie Handy, Ildi Nagy

THIS PAGE:Top:Claire Bullock, Helen Jane Arnold, Helen Blackburn,Fiona Allan, Judy Metcalfe, Helen BenussiBottom left:Jennier SernatBottom right:Jayne O’Malley, Emma Blockley,Jane Chandler, Lauren Hartigan-Pritchard

We had such a lovely evening and were still chatting about it this morning.”Teresa, Birmingham Hippodrome Patronon the ‘Trocks’ Make Up Seminar

More Than Meets The Eye - Our Unexpected Events & PartnershipsThe Hippodrome’s Development team likesnothing more than working with businessesof all sizes and from all sectors.

Luxury Italian ice-cream brand Jo Delucci’s dazzling mobile cart went down a treat at Summer inSouthside and Birmingham Weekender with sales benefitting Hippodrome CREATIVE.

I just wanted to say a big thank you for last night, I really enjoyed myself.

Hippodrome Development Trust Chair Martin Guestreceives donation from Richard Pierce, Jo Delucci’s

Paul Hannon,Purity Brewing Co

Spotlight Night guests tuck in at Alan Carr

”Katie Kershaw, Node Urban Designand Spotlight Night guest

Spotlight NightsWe’ve been welcoming a new crowd of supportersto Birmingham Hippodrome this year through ourregular Spotlight Nights.

Invited guests get the chance to see somethingunexpected at the theatre, enjoy networking withpeers and hear about our work throughHippodrome CREATIVE.

Hosted by Development Trustee Nicola Fleet-Milne,Spotlight nights are a great chance to connect withthe next generation of philanthropists as well aschanging perceptions about what goes on atBirmingham Hippodrome.

So far, Spotlight Night guests have got behindthe scenes in the Patrick Centre at Beautiful Thing,enjoyed a laugh a minute at Alan Carr andwitnessed the grisly goings-on of WNO’sSweeny Todd.

If you know someone who should be on our guestlist, then let us know!

Raise a Glass, Raise a LaughLocal brewing company Purity has joined thetheatre’s ranks of corporate supporters for aseries of fundraising events.

Over 80 guests enjoyed a Purity stocked bar, astreet food reception and a night of comedywith Dara O Briain.

During the reception Hippodrome Heritagevolunteer Paul Goodhead presented ‘A Laugh aDecade’. The lively insight into the many famousnames and comic faces who have appeared onour main stage over the generations raised alaugh among our guests.

The Purity bar went down a storm and theevening raised £1,000 for the Heritage Project.Look out for future events with Purity in 2016.Thank you Purity and Cheers!

As a result of team Jo Delucci’s hard work, CEORichard Pierce was able to present a fantastic£2,500 donation in person to HippodromeDevelopment Trust Chair, Martin Guest.

Richard was inspired to get the brand involvedwith the Hippodrome having attended thepopular Property for Kids BRENDAs awards

event which featured the theatre’s long-standing work with Young Carers.

At the Young Carers end-of-residency sharingperformance, Richard said “These young peopleare absolutely fantastic and deserve all the helpwe can offer. Jo Delucci’s is delighted to supportHippodrome CREATIVE.”

When the sun shines, people just love to buy ice-cream

Patron Make Up MasterclassBirmingham Hippodrome Patrons got underthe skin of the world famous Les BalletsTrockadero de Monte Carlo recently with aMake-Up Masterclass.

With exclusive backstage access, 12 Patronswere taken through the make-up routine of‘Trock’ Joshua Thake as he transformed into hisfemale alter ego Eugenia Repelskii.

Josh offered humorous insights into his makeuproutine and tales from life on tour. Photos andautographs followed in this rare insight into apre-performance make up routine.

To gain access to similar exclusive events andget closer to the theatre you love, why not joinour Individual Patrons Scheme?

From as little as £25 a month.

Patrons Neil and Jackie meet the Trocks!

We’re delighted to announce a majorfundraising event in 2016 sponsored byPark Regis Hotel Birmingham. On Thu30 Jun we invite our supporters to joinus for an informal evening of dining andentertainment alongside the worldwidesmash-hit musical Mamma Mia.Heart FM’s Ed James and BBC presenter Joanne Malin (pictured right)will be co-hosting a celebratory night as we re-create the Greek weddingbanquet from the show. Guests can enjoy mezze sharing platters and aMediterranean-themed supper. And for those with an appetite for Abba,the retro post-show party will step back in time to the 70’s and theshow’s biggest hits.

In a departure from our traditional round-table format, bookers have thefreedom to choose the number of places they’d like to purchase. The newlook format offers scope to invite a larger number of key clients. Or, youcan simply team up with fellow Hippodrome supporters to enjoy theshow and some trademark Hippodrome surprises.

Play your part in helping to raise funds for Hippodrome CREATIVE andhelp make a difference to young people, families and community groupsin Birmingham. Invite your guests NOW and don’t miss out on one ofTHE entertaining opportunities of 2016.

Pricing, format and booking details available fromRosie Milsom on 0121 689 3068 orrosannamilsom@birminghamhippodrome.com2016 - Mam

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Working with the Hippodrome is an exciting opportunity for Park Regis Hotel. The theatre does fantastic workin the community. We look forward to raising funds for Hippodrome CREATIVE at the Mamma Mia event. ”Park Regis

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Thank you to everyone for the Afternoon Tea on the Stage.Looking through the memorabilia rekindled many happy memories.

Hippodrome CREATIVEcommissioned a very specialproject this autumn tocommemorate the 2,241 liveslost in Birmingham during theblitz 75 years ago. Working with Metro-Boulot-Dodo, the installation on the corner of St Martin’sChurch in the Bullring rag market was an emotive and evocative multimediamemorial to help us remember, and to never forget.

600 children from eight primary schools helped create the 2,241 lanternsthat formed part of the installation. Each schoolchild remembered a lifelost by creating a luggage tag featuring the name and age of the personwho perished.

Children also experienced a drama and dance workshop, and were visitedby a member of BARRAs (the Birmingham Air Raid Remembrance Association)to hear first-hand what it was like to live through the Blitz.

The project culminated in the opening of the installation with an address fromReverend Canon Stewart Jones, followed by 25 special guests laying a lantern.The installation was then in situ from dusk each evening with rolling archivalfootage and sound archives bringing to life the sights and sounds of thisterrifying period in Birmingham’s history.

The project was bought to life with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund, theLimoges Trust and generous audience donations.

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Midlight

MidlightBirmingham Hippodrome CREATIVEand renowned British-Chinese artistAowen Jin presented a unique interactive light installation where visitors werethe creators of the show.

Our outdoor audiences were able to weave through a field of sparkling opticalfibres that change colour by reacting to the sounds they made – each lightresponding uniquely to each person.

Everyone enjoyed the fun element of being able to tweet a colour to@himidlight and watch the whole field change colour. It was a magical,ever-changing light show that encouraged creativity whatever age andembraced each person’s individuality.

Some of the most special moments occurred when live performers, includingwhen local violinist Yushan Li and pianist Vivi Yingrong Wang Wang performedalongside Midlight creating a dazzling and relaxing interaction between music,light and performer.

Look out in 2016 for more Hippodrome CREATIVEprojects in which you and yourfamily and friends can participate.

Audience member,Birmingham Blitz”

Audience member,Birmingham Blitz”This is needed in light of what’sgoing on in society today.

Hippodrome CREATIVE’s Midlight installationby artist Aowen Jin

”Colin,Birmingham Hippodrome Friend

We really enjoyed the event and felt very privileged.”Don, Hippodrome Patron on theVincent and Flavia dance workshop

Calendar2016

THU 28 JAN Relaxed Performance

THU 28 JAN Leading Ladies Backstage Tour

THU 11 FEB Leading Ladies at Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty

THU 11 FEB Curtain Raiser at Matthew Bourne’sSleeping Beauty

THU 10 MAR Leading Ladies Beer Tasting & Food Matchingat Purecraft Bar with Marverine Cole

SAT 14 MAY On Stage Gala

TUE 28 JUN Leading Ladies at Opening Night of Mamma Mia

THU 30 JUN Large-scale fundraising event at Mamma Mia

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Thank you to all our individual donors, businesses, sponsors and grant-making trusts:without you Hippodrome CREATIVEwould not be possible.

Development Partners

Artis LegalBenussi & CoClarendonCare LimitedThe EdgbastonFoscos HayesHurdley LtdHTDL Ltd

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Welcome to OurWorld, SacredHeart CatholicPrimary School

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One of a Kind

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust, Registered Charity Number 510842

John Crabtree OBE (Chair) • Rod Dungate • Sara Fowler • Martin Guest • Andy HogarthGlenn Howells • Michael Laverty • Prof. David Roberts • Gary Rowe • Mark Smith • Ann Tonks

Cllr. Anne Underwood • Rt. Rev. David A Urquhart • Special Adviser: Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust, Registered Charity Number 511567

Martin Guest (Chair) • Simon Boardman-Weston • Stephen Clarke • John Crabtree OBEJohn Driver • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Andrew Hammond • Matthew Hansell • Dr Mahnaz Hashmi

Martin King • Michael Luckman • Joanne Malin • Ruth Pipkin • Claire Ralley

Print Partner

Performance Partners An elite group recognising the importance of cultural life in the city.

Associate Partners Influential names proud to demonstrate their CSR credentials. Good Company Club Like-minded business peoplewho enjoy first class networking.

Trusts & FoundationsAurelius Charitable Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Birmingham Common Good Trust • Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • The Thousandth Man – Richard Burns Charitable TrustEdward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust • George Cadbury Fund • William A Cadbury Trust • The Chatwin Trust • George Henry Collins Trust • Baron Davenport’s Charity • The Dumbreck CharityThe Eveson Charitable Trust • The George Fentham Trust • Marc Fitch Fund • The Foyle Foundation • J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust • The Grimmitt Trust • The Joseph Hopkins CharityLimoges Charitable Trust • The Mackintosh Foundation • The Monument Trust • The Norton Foundation • Oakley Charitable Trust • The Patrick TrustPenny Trust • Bernard Piggott Charitable TrustThe Rowlands Trust • Henry James Sayer Charity • Sainsbury’s Community Fund • The Saintbury Trust • Edwin John Thompson Memorial Fund • Douglas Turner Trust • GJW Turner TrustThe WED Charitable Trust • Garfield Weston Foundation • The Wolfson Foundation • Alan Woodfield Trust • The Grantham Yorke Trust

We acknowledge the generous support of Peter Tod and other anonymous individual donors.

Supporting Cast PatronsJohn & Jill Andrews • Christine Bachelor • Sheila Ballantyne-Smith • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Mrs Andrea Borlenghi • Richard BurkeAndrew & Sarah Connors • John & Diana Crabtree • Eileen Doyle • Patricia Edwards • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Neil & Jackie Frettsome • Roger & Jennifer GouldMartin & Roni Guest • Mrs S Hashmi • Ivan Heard • Dorothy Hobson • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Mr William Jones • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Lynne Myers • Ralph & Linden OsbornWin Palmer & Lola Ralph • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Claire Ralley • Dr & Mrs Reynolds • David & Jenny Roy • Don & Diane Scriven • Mary Shaw • Mr George F SidawayRebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy • Dr N & Mrs C Speak • Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Gillian Tune • Richard & Maggie Waller • Ray & Marilyn Way • Luke G W Wellings • Neil & Polly WilsonJane Woolrich

Leading Role PatronsAnthony & Daisy Gt Wyrley • Christine Susan Baylis • Jim & Birdie Ceaser • Adrian Cox • Roger & Jennifer CoxMark Anthony Drury • Sara & Tim Fowler • Averil Green • Claire & Mark Hales • Andy & Rebecca HammondSteve & Laura Kearney • Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder MillingtonMark & Amanda Smith • Paul Twose • Stephen & Suzanne Whittern • David & Janine Young

Headline Act PatronsTeresa A Cook • Joseph Devlin • The Dickens FoundationDr & Mrs Harrison • Emma & Peter Neads • Janette RutterSimon & Kath Winner

HippodromeCircle PatronsMark HoptonMaureen & Roy KirbyChris Loughran

Beiersdorf • The Chamberlain Club • Cross Country Trains • Las Iguanas • Sainsbury’s (Navigation Street)

Commercial Partners

Hippodrome CREATIVE Partners Young Carers 2015

Heritage Project

Project Partners

Lorica Insurance BrokersProfessional PolishingServices LtdSchofieldand AssociatesSquire PattonBoggsShaylor GroupStaying Cool

Outdoor Arts Programme Curtain Raiser 2016