Our Sponsors

At TryBooking, we’re passionate about making ticketing easy, affordable and stress-free for every event organiser – from local theatre groups to large-scale productions. Our powerful online event ticketing platform is designed to support you from the first rehearsal right through until the curtain comes down.

With bespoke seating plans, flexible pricing, and our innovative Tap-to-Pay app for effortless door sales, TryBooking helps you manage your box office with confidence. Our fees are simple and low – and best of all, it’s completely free for free events.

We’re more than just a tech solution. Built by a dedicated team in Melbourne, TryBooking was created to empower communities and support event organisers in delivering great experiences. We’ve proudly helped over 9,000 not-for-profits and raised more than $300 million through ticket sales for causes across the globe.

We’re also passionate about the arts. Through our partnership with ArtsPay, 50% of profits go back into helping the creative industry grow and thrive. And with full GDPR compliance, your data is always safe and secure.

Whether you’re planning a school play, a local musical, or a charity gala, TryBooking is with you every step of the way.

At Nick Hern Books, we’re passionate about theatre and proud to support the thousands of amateur groups who bring plays to life every year. As the UK’s leading specialist theatre publisher and performing rights agent, we offer everything you need to find your perfect next show – and to stage it with confidence.

We represent over 2,000 plays and theatre books, including the work of many of today’s most exciting and celebrated writers, from Caryl Churchill and Jack Thorne to Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Tony Kushner. You’ll find a huge variety of genres, cast sizes and styles – all backed by a team who understand the needs of amateur performers and theatre-makers.

We make it easy to choose the right script with free digital inspection copies, straightforward per-performance licence fees, and friendly, expert advice from our Performing Rights team. Whether you’re planning your next season or finalising details for an upcoming show, we’re here to help.

Alongside our plays, we also publish top-quality books on acting, directing, writing and teaching drama.

Let us help you find your next great production.

At Towergate Insurance, we understand that running a theatre, drama group, or production company comes with its own unique set of challenges. That’s why we offer specialist insurance designed specifically for the performing arts. Whether you need liability cover, cancellation protection, or contents insurance, we’ll help you find the right level of cover to suit your needs – without unnecessary drama.

As someone with over 40 years of personal experience in both amateur and professional theatre, I know firsthand how important it is to have insurance you can rely on. I’ve been on stage, backstage, and behind the scenes, so when you speak with me, you’re talking to someone who truly understands what you do and why it matters.

We work with professional theatre insurance underwriters and offer discounts where available. My goal is to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on what you do best – putting on a great show.

If you’d like to chat about your insurance needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

At Concord Theatricals, we believe in the power of theatre to entertain, inspire and bring people together. As the world’s most significant theatrical company, we proudly represent an extraordinary range of titles, from beloved classics to contemporary hits. Our catalogue includes works by legends such as Rodgers & Hammerstein, Agatha Christie, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thornton Wilder, August Wilson and many more.

We are the only company offering truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals – including licensing, script and music publishing, cast recordings and first-class producing. Whether you’re staging a well-known musical or seeking your next big audience favourite, you’ll find it at Concord Theatricals.

With offices in London, New York and Berlin, and the most experienced team in the business, we are passionate about helping theatre thrive at every level. Concord Theatricals is part of Concord – the world’s leading independent music and theatrical rights company – supporting over 125,000 artists across music, theatre, film and television.

We are proud to stand behind creative communities across the globe and, of course, the Little Theatre Guild.

At Concord Theatricals, we don’t just license plays and musicals – we help make theatre happen.

As a playwright, screenwriter, poet, and author, I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling to entertain, provoke, and inspire. Since leaving the rush of Surrey (and the M25!) for the quieter creativity of Pembrokeshire in 2001, I’ve been lucky enough to see my work performed across the UK and beyond.

Many of my plays – both full-length and one-act are available through Stagescripts.com, and I’ve had the pleasure of writing everything from historical dramas and classic adaptations to comedies and murder mysteries. One of the highlights has been adapting the Ealing classic Kind Hearts and Coronets for the stage – bringing this much-loved British film to life in theatres.

You might know my Agatha Crusty series of murder mystery comedies, which have seen hundreds of productions worldwide. They continue to delight audiences with their mix of clever plotting and laugh-out-loud moments. I’m also proud of dramas like Call Me Dusty, which explores the life of Dusty Springfield, and Strong Steam, which tells the story of forgotten inventor Richard Trevithick.

If you’re looking for original plays with heart, humour, and strong characters, I invite you to explore my work.

There’s something for every stage and every audience.

At Whaleys Stages, we’ve been bringing theatre spaces to life for over 30 years, creating high-quality stage drapes, backdrops, and specialist fabrics for productions of all sizes. What began with a single request to make a pair of Front of House curtains has grown into one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of theatre drapes, serving venues across the globe.

Part of Whaleys (Bradford) Ltd – a company founded in 1869 – our stage division combines over 150 years of textile expertise with a passion for the performing arts. Whether you’re outfitting a school stage, a community theatre, or a major concert venue, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to your space, style, and sound.

Our range includes cycloramas, festoon curtains, painted backdrops, floor cloths, and acoustic curtains – all expertly crafted in our dedicated sewing and flameproofing departments. We’ve worked with top venues such as Manchester Arena, the House of Parliament, and the First Direct Arena, as well as countless theatres, schools, and production companies.

From one curtain to complete staging transformations, we pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and service.