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Make It Your Story
At New Adventures, storytelling is at the heart of what we do. Our productions transport audiences into new worlds and through our Take Part programmes, we bring that same sense of possibility to thousands of people each year.
From young dancers taking their first steps in a community workshop, early-career artists gaining their first professional experience, or finding their next opportunity following a successful career on the stage, we’re here to support every story.
At a time when creative opportunities are under real pressure, our work has never been more important. Your support helps us nurture the next generation of artists and ensure that everyone, regardless of background, can access the confidence, skills and sense of belonging that the arts uniquely provide.
Please see below how you can support us with a regular donation or major gift. If you wish to make a one-off donation, please click here.
Become a Dancing Partner
We are delighted to invite you to join our brand-new patron scheme Dancing Partners and help shape the future of New Adventures. By pledging today, you will directly support the charitable programmes that underpin New Adventures, inspire the next generation of audiences, and talent both on and off stage and expand the life-changing work we deliver. In recognition of your support, we offer a series of benefits. Below, you will find more information about each level of support and how to become involved in this programme. We very much hope you will enjoy reading about the examples of our work will choose to support us New Adventures.
£1,000-£3,000 per year
An example of what your donation could support…
£1,000 per year supports getting one of our shows Audio Described ready to be rolled out to venues for our visually impaired audiences.
£2,000 per year pays for salary costs for our Emerging Artist programme during show rehearsals to support the development of one promising young dancer as they transition from trainee to professional dancer making their debut with New Adventures.
£3,000 per year funds a local beneficiary to take part in our adult community response piece within an LGBTQ+ community in Farnham.
What you’ll get
- Invitation to one Supporter’s Night per year – a pair of tickets to the show including a private drinks reception held at Sadler’s Wells theatre, or alternatively an invitation to a press night on tour to your local theatre.
- Recognition in programmes and website (pending your permission).
- Priority booking for Sadler’s Wells New Adventures shows.
Over £3,000-£6,000 per year
An example of what your donation could support…
Just over £3,000 per year gives 60 young people from underserved communities the opportunity to watch a live performance of a New Adventures production in their local theatre.
£4,000 per year supports Post Show events with BSL at over 15 venues across our annual UK show tours, allowing us to connect with diverse audiences across the country.
£5,000 per year funds 15 full-day school workshops, helping us to reach young people across the UK.
£6,000 per year supports our Placements Programme, offering practical backstage placements to young people across each of our shows in our regional venues.
What you’ll get
All benefits above, and…
- Invitation to studio run rehearsals for upcoming shows (next up, The Car Man in Spring 2026).
- Invitation to all Supporter’s Nights (or your local press nights) across the year – a pair of tickets to the show and invitation to private drinks receptions in London.
Over £6,000-£9,999 per year
An example of what your donation could support…
Just over £6,000 per year provides two years' worth of entertainment for our Cygnet School cohort, our programme of promising 12–18-year-olds, allowing them to watch more local theatre and engage in backstage tours and career talks with leaders in the industry.
£7,000 per year provides the salary costs for the Doorstep Duets company for a week-long tour of the Southeast, bringing dance into community spaces and reaching new audiences in schools, town centres, care homes, refugee centres and beyond.
£8,000 per year pays for 20 dancers to participate in our Talent Development programme Swan School for three-days, working closely with New Adventures Dance Artists and learning repertoire from our upcoming shows.
£9,000 per year gives 30 young people the opportunity to participate in a New Adventures full day workshop before seeing a New Adventures production in their local theatre with a parent or carer.
What you’ll get
All benefits above, and…
- An invitation to one of our most exclusive events per year such as the Dinner on Stage with Sir Matthew Bourne and New Adventures principal dancers.
If you are interested becoming a Dancing Partner, you will be able to make a payment and set up monthly or yearly instalments by clicking on the button on the right. If you would like to make a BACS or CAF payment, or are not quite ready to make a donation, please register your interest here
If you would like to talk more about your support, or you are interested at giving at a higher level, we would welcome a personal conversation.
Become a Regular Supporter
£10 PER MONTH (£120 annually)
Contributes to an emerging professional dancer attending Swan School, our talent development programme which provides access and training pathways into the company and wider industry.
£20 PER MONTH (£240 annually)
Supports the delivery of our flagship community programme Doorstep Duets, which reached over 6,500 audience members in community settings last year.
£50 PER MONTH (£600 annually)
Enables two schools to participate in a full day schools’ workshop delivered by New Adventures Dance Artists in the classroom.
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Priority Booking for New Adventures performances at Sadler's Wells.
- Quarterly supporter digital newsletter – including exclusive company news and a behind-the-scenes look at New Adventures.
If you are not a UK resident and would like to set up a monthly donation, please contact supporters@new-adventures.net.
Have a conversation
If you are interested in learning more about our philanthropy opportunities by supporting New Adventures with a larger gift, please email irene@new-adventures.net.
All donations can be Gift Aided, which means that if you are a UK taxpayer out of every £1 you donate we are able to claim an extra 25p at no extra cost to you.
Our Supporters
The work of New Adventures would not be possible without the generous support of our principal funder Arts Council England, individual donors, Trusts & Foundations, and Corporate Partnerships.
Individuals
Heather Acton and Peter Williams
Jacquie and Harry Brunjes
Iain Gillie
Ashley and Lizette Head
Linda Herd
Dr Annalisa Jenkins
Debby Landesman
Ida Levine
Suzanne Lofthus
Jo Manoukian
Robert Noble
Peter Toerien
Emma West
Trusts and Foundations
Atkin Charitable Foundation
The Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust
Backstage Trust
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Broadway Cares
The Dorfman Foundation
Lynne & Land Foundation
The Mackintosh Foundation
Theatre Artists Fund Pilot Programme
Weatherall Foundation
Corporate Funders
Buccellati
Baker McKenzie
Lee & Thompson LLP
Wedlake Bell
Weil
New Adventures is proud to be a part of Arts Council England's National Portfolio
We would also like to thank all of our anonymous donors.