Corporate Newsletter April 2014

Theatre Development Trust

YOUR BUSINESSIN THE SPOTLIGHT

APRIL 2014

NEWS BUSINESS SUPPORTS RELAXED START TO 2014!Led by a substantial donation from IMI plc, a string of city businesses

supported our first ever Relaxed Performance at this year’s sensational

pantomime. Around 800 people enjoyed this specially-adapted

performance aimed at patrons with autism, a learning disability or

sensory and communication disorder.

IMI was the major corporate donor in our successful Big Give campaign

which raised over £11,000 to help ensure that the foyer areas were

transformed with special signage and break-out rooms including a soft

play area and a sensory room featuring some wonderful interactive

pieces including two passive bubble tubes.

IMI’s Will Shaw said “The success of the Hippodrome’s Relaxed

Performance is thoroughly deserved. It is very pleasing to know that IMI’s

support has contributed to such a worthwhile cause and innovative event,

and we are delighted that other businesses have chosen to follow suit.”

Other corporate donors included Grant Thornton and Squire Sanderswho attended a reception on the day to see at first hand the

transformational impact an experience of this kind can have on sufferers

and their families.

Solicitors Irwin Mitchell were even more hands-on and sent a team of

staff volunteers to work alongside the theatre’s Front of House team.

They got into the spirit of the day by wearing sparkling glittery hats,

welcoming families and handing out sensory toys to visitors.

Irwin Mitchell volunteer Hayley Hill commented, “I was on a real ‘high’ at

the end of the afternoon. Attending the training provided by the

Hippodrome was useful and very interesting meaning that we all got even

more out of the experience”.

Performance Partner, Wesleyan played their part by inviting a group of

beneficiaries from Birmingham Children’s Hospital to enjoy the

afternoon.

Dear Corporate Partners Spring is in the air! Thank you to new and renewing membersand for the flurry of activity at the start of the year including:daytime meetings and conference bookings, private dinners,show-related receptions, confirmed Gala sponsors, networkingand volunteer teams.

The range of business involvement at the theatre is as wideas our artistic repertoire.

And it all helps support HIPPODROME PLUS, our Education,Access, Community and free outdoor performance work aswell as keeping YOUR business in the spotlight.

See you at a show very soon.

Judith Greenburgh, Corporate Development Manager

T 0121 689 3082

MEMBERSHIPS - NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS Performance Partners: Jones Lang LaSalle, Associate Partners: ACE European Group, Birmingham Metropolitan College,

Leading Ladies: Associate sponsor - FleetMilne Property, Members: Artis Legal, Key Recruitment. We are delighted to announce the

following renewals - Performance Partner: Barclays, Brewin Dolphin, Deloitte, Associate Partner: Index Wealth Management, Platnauer.

“The variety of entertainment packages available at the Hippodrome makes it appealing for corporate events and foruse by our team members with their families. We find there is a show to suit every taste and a level of formality to suit

any occasion. It’s a great place to entertain and be entertained.” Calthorpe Estates

Paul Zerdin creates panto fun for the audience at the Hippodrome’s first ever Relaxed Performance

WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT WE RECEIVE FROMTHE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB Registered Charity Number 510842

THANK YOU

www.birminghamhippodrome.com/invest

“We are delighted to be supporting Gala 2014, the most prestigious fundraising event in the Hippodrome’s calendar andone with true wow-factor.” Hatch Mansfield & Champagne Taittinger

Call Judith Greenburgh, Corporate Development Manager to start a conversation that puts your businessin the spotlight. Direct dial: 0121 689 3082 [email protected]

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L-R Irwin Mitchell volunteer Kate Newbold helps a young audiencemember get the most out of the Relaxed Performance

If YOUR business wants to get involved in next year’sRelaxed Performance at Jack and the Beanstalk on 29 Jan 2015

call Judith on 0121 689 3082.

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Members include:Artis Legal

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Key

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Other projects supported by business include:

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SPOTLIGHT SNAPSHOTS

“Leading Ladies Network is an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and there is always a special treat instore. The events are good fun with good food, good company and excellent performances.” Artis Legal

“Our regular meetings are hosted impeccably by the Hippodrome.It’s a creative venue that inspires creative discussion and lively meetings.” Chamberlain Club

Leading Ladies partner Champagne Taittinger isoffering an exclusive Tutorial and Tasting for memberson Thu 5 Jun. Take advantage of this networking

opportunity with a fizzy twist and book your place NOWwith Rosie on 0121 689 3068.

CALENDAR 2014THU 10 JUL Wicked!Get th e date in your clients’ diaries

TUE 9 SEP CatsDon’t miss out

LA TOUR LEADS LINEUP AT GALA 2014We are delighted to confirm Hotel La Tour as a headline Gala co-sponsor. The sparkling event will take place in the unique setting ofthe theatre’s grand stage on Sat 10 May. All proceeds from theevening will support HIPPODROME PLUS, the new brand name forthe theatre’s inspiring Education, Access, Community and freeoutdoor performance work. 

Hotel La Tour Managing Director Jane Schofield and GeneralManager Adrian Colman joined Birmingham Hippodrome ChiefExecutive Stuart Griffiths to enjoy a rare view of the auditorium fromthe stage in advance of the dazzling fundraising event. 

Jane Schofield said: “The on-going partnership since 2013 with theHippodrome has proved enormously successful for us and we arethrilled to be part of this very special event. Both businesses are partof the city’s incredible visitor offer and we are committed to being atthe forefront of that positive story.”

Hippodrome Chief Executive Stuart Griffiths added: “It’s great to beworking with Jane and her team again. The generous support ofHotel La Tour means that we can achieve our aim of providinginspirational theatre experiences throughout the community. Thiswill be the fifth time we have run this special event on our stage, withfunds raised grossing nearly £400,000 since 2005 going directly tosupporting the theatre.”

The sponsor line-up also includes law firm Shakespeareswho aregenerously sponsoring the live auction which, once again, is in thecapable hands of CP Bigwood’s Rory Daly. Matthew Clark andChampagne Taittingerwill ensure the evening gets off to aspectacularly fizzy start at the sponsored reception. 

Plans are well underway to welcome nearly 300 guests fromcross-sector city businesses who can anticipatesome trademark Hippodrome surprises and afabulous night of specially commissionedentertainment and the opportunity to bid forsome remarkable prizes.

BUSINESS APPLAUSEFOR CURTAIN RAISER Director Matthew Bourne joined Birmingham HippodromeTheatre Development Trust Chair Mark Smith, corporate patronsand city business representatives at a reception for this year’sCurtain Raiser and a performance of his iconic Swan Lake.

Now in its fifth year the Curtain Raiser has established itself asone of the most exciting education projects in the HippodromePlus calendar.

An all male line-up of student dancers from BirminghamOrmiston Academy, Stratford College and Walsall Academystunned the packed house with an original piece of dancecreated by an all female line-up of young choreographers beforethe main show.

We are looking for business support for Curtain Raiser 2015.If you want to find out more about this remarkable project

please contact Judith on 0121 689 3082.

Mark Lee, Calthorpe Estates Staff fromCurtain Raiser participant

Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Staff from Curtain Raiserparticipant Stratford College

Richard McCarthy Deutsche Bank,Matthew Bourne,

Lucy Becque Deutsche Bank

L-R, Matthew Bourne, PwC’s Mark Smith andHippodrome’s Stuart Griffiths

Emma Sherry Lord Accounting & Finance, Elisabeth Jones DAC Beachcroft,Fiona Alexander University Hospitals Birmingham

Lesley Wilde WildePR, Sara Fowler EY,Jayne Devlin Devlin

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L-R Hotel La Tour’s Adrian Colman joins Hippodrome’s Stuart Griffithsand Hotel La Tour Managing Director Jane Schofield on stage

• Nothing can keep Performance PartnerLloyds down! 30 team members celebratedthe office Christmas party at this year’spanto (oh no they didn’t!). Lloyds returnedlater in the run with senior customers,including Gala major prize donor, ForestHolidays and had a chance to get close to theset and props during a backstage tour..........................................................................................• Many congratulations to Ruth Pipkin ofRewired PR and Leading Ladies sponsor who isexpecting her first baby. Sporting a stylish bumpat the first network event of the year Ruth said“I’m over the moon but sorry to be missing theTaittinger Tasting for obvious reasons!” ................................................................................• ‘Capt’ Tim Andrews is making aHollywood Monster size splash in supportof HIPPODROME PLUS at this year’s Galaby generously offering to host 8 luckyprizewinners for a personally skipperedday cruise on the splendidly namedTin Drum ‘Aye aye Capt!’........................................................................................• Not to be outdone Barclays’ Ray O’Donoghueand daughter Chloe spent a day with Qdospantomime Company Manager Paul Bouchier aspart of a Behind-the-Scenes fundraising prizeand mixed with the cast. Ray even managed todo a little on-set test driving in the Dame’sbuggy, the likes of which have not been seenon Top Gear! ..................................................................................• HSBC Corporate continued their long-standing involvement with the UK’s largestpantomime inviting 200 pupils from theirMidlands Schoolbanks partners to aperformance. A lucky handful fromKineton Green School met popularcelebrities Danielle Hope & Gok Wan.HSBC’s Lucy Bond and Ann Lowe pickedup a few styling tips at the same time!

SWEATY SWANS, BIKING DANCERS &NETBALL BIBS

There are exciting opportunities for partnerships surroundingthis extraordinary event. We encourage top end business,

wealth management and luxury retail partners to join us onthe incredible journey.

For further details call Judith on 0121 689 3082

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Thank you to all our Leading Ladies who helped raise over£1700 in support of Hippodrome Plus.

Where else would you find such a combination? Only at LeadingLadies of course! Matthew Bourne Swan Lake cast membersdivulged some unusual rehearsal secrets to 70 guests at the firstevent of the year.

That secret is netball bibs! In rehearsal the all male line-up ofswans are referred to by number only and each wears a netball-style bib as identification. Who knew?!

To add to the excitement of the evening, Jonny Ollivier, LeadSwan’s unfortunate last-minute injury was Leading Ladies gain ashe arrived, feathers unruffled but wearing biker boots, to join theconversation and strike a pose!

Amy Maclean Swan Publishing.Jackie Hendley Smith Cooper,Debbie Liburne Brewin Dolphin

MAGICALMARIINSKY– SINGLE OPERAS NOW ON SALESingle opera tickets are NOW ON SALE for the once-in-a-lifetimechance to experience The Mariinsky Theatre’s production of RichardWagner’s The Ring Cycle (5-9Nov). This is the ideal opportunity toentertain clients who know and love their opera.

This prestigious event has attracted international fans who willspend a week experiencing everything the city of Birmingham has tooffer as well as an intensive week of stunning opera.

Julia Willoughby WPR, Suzanne Barnes SBDP, Kerry BigginNew Adventures, Alison Haigh SBDP, Jamie- Emma MacDonald

New Adventures, Liam Mower New Adventures

Lead Swan JonnyOllivier strikes a pose

Michael Hibbs ofShakespeares, Gala 2014Charity Auction Sponsor

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