Our Memberships
Get closer to the magic with TRP Memberships
Joining us as a member is an amazing way to support TRP. You’ll be helping us to keep arts thriving in the South West through our work on stage, with local emerging artists and with some of the most vulnerable people in our local community.
Plus you’ll unlock exclusive members-only benefits such as priority booking, discounted tickets and exclusive behind the scenes access, to help you create magical memories.
Read our Membership frequently asked questions and our Membership terms and conditions to find out more.
Plus, if you pay by Direct Debit you’ll receive a special discount.
Download and complete the Direct Debit form then return in the post to set up your Direct Debit.
Please note that there will be a small delay for us in setting up your Direct Debit, so you won’t be able to use your membership benefits immediately.
Your support as a TRP Member will:
- Help us to bring world-class theatre to the South West
- Help us to develop and realise our creative ambition
- Help us to continue our work with diverse communities through our community projects, working with some of the most vulnerable in our community.
- Help us to inspire the next generation of theatre makers through our work with young people and our talent development work with local emerging artists.
Want to get hands on theatre experience? Join our Young Company or People’s Company if you want to work with our professional artists to develop your skills for the stage or behind the scenes. TRP’s Young Company and People’s Company are great ways to meet new people and increase your skills and confidence in a fun and friendly environment.
Funky Llama Appeal
“Funky Llama pretty much changed my life for the better and made me feel so welcoming and I have experienced so many things that I never in my life thought I would ever do”
Funky Llama creates accessible social opportunities and develops well-being, new life skills and friendships for disabled adults through its own unique programme of workshops and social events. Without your support and your donation, Funky Llama won’t be able to continue next year.
Throughout the pandemic, we continued to run our Funky Llama workshops and social events, which provided a real lifeline to many disabled adults who found themselves more isolated than ever before.
Your donation will help us to continue delivering these inspiring workshops and social events to reduce isolation for those who need these social networks more than most.
“Funky Llama has made a big difference. It has given me some more confidence to do new things and meet new people. I was in a really bad state when I started and now am doing much better.”
£3 can support our Funky Llama Members, giving access to regular newsletters and workshops as well as discounted tickets for selected shows at TRP.
£5 can help train a Funky Llama buddy, to support a disabled adult to attend productions and events
£7.50 could help to arrange a Funky Llama social, giving disabled adults access to an age-appropriate and fun event to
£10 can help to fund one of our Funky Llama workshops in Drama, Backstage and Dance
£15 can help to pay for a Creative Enabler to provide one-to-one support for a disabled person in a Funky Llama workshop
£20 can help to take one of our Funky Llama workshops to a creative partner to reach people who may not be able to travel to Plymouth
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we ran 40 regular “Lockdown Llama” online workshops which gave disabled adults a chance to stay connected and take part in a different activity such as theatre, movement and puppetry during the lockdown.
37 people took part in our Lockdown Llama online workshops during the Coronavirus pandemic
Following relaxing of restrictions, we set up in-person Creative Hubs at two of our partner day services. We delivered 8 sessions and then when restrictions were tightened again, we continued online and delivered 60 sessions with 24 people per term.
15 people are part of our Funky Llama Steering Group, leading the direction of Funky Llama, creating new ideas for Funky Llama Socials and providing access support and guidance across TRP. We continued to run our Funky Llama Steering Group online for 63 sessions with 11 Steering Groups Members attending.
114 Funky Llama Members, who receive regular newsletters, access to creative groups and discounted tickets for selected shows.
In 2020 we sent 104 Funky Llama care packages containing a personal postcard and some craft materials for three fun creative challenges to keep Funky Llama participants engaged and connected.
In January 2021 we ran our first online Funky Llama Club Night which reached over 600 people from across the world. This gave people access to a fun and accessible club night experience from their own homes during the third lockdown.
Support TRP
Please help us to keep the magic of theatre alive in Plymouth by making a donation to TRP.
Without your support and your donation, we couldn’t continue the wonderful work that we do for our community through our regular workshops. These have been running throughout the pandemic and have been a real lifeline to many vulnerable people, especially during the lockdown period. Help us to keep running these workshops for our local community.
Thank you from the staff, artists, practitioners and project participants of Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Leave a Gift in your Will
By leaving a Gift in your Will to Theatre Royal Plymouth, you’ll be securing the future of exciting and vibrant theatre opportunities for generations to come.
What could your legacy be?
Your Gift could give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds their very first experience of the magic of live theatre.
Your Gift could help commission brand new plays from talented writers and directors right here in the South West.
Your Gift could give opportunities to an artist at the very start of their career, to help them develop their talent and go on to create great things in the future.
Corporate Membership
Your company and staff can get closely involved with shows, events, projects and audiences with a Corporate Membership package. Or you can support one of our community projects more directly through a bespoke Sponsorship package.
Benefits include Priority Plus Booking for the best seats in the house, complimentary ticket allocation, access to The Tamar Lounge members’ bar, advertising in our programmes, and staff corporate discount on tickets.
The Theatre Royal Plymouth is an iconic institution and we’re proud to continue our Engagement and Learning Sponsorship in support of the excellent work the theatre does in our local communities
Gareth Kagan, Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, Sponsors of our Playhouse Project
| Benefits | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority booking with premium seats | ||||
| Corporate concession tickets for all staff | ||||
| Complimentary tickets | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
| Additional complimentary tickets for our co-productions in The Drum | 4 per show | 4 per show | 4 per show | 4 per show |
| Access to members bar - the Tamar Lounge | ||||
| Use of The Pennon Room for meetings and functions | ||||
| Company name in all Theatre Royal Plymouth programmes | ||||
| Company name on the members board in the foyer | ||||
| Staged payments available | ||||
| Events at our Production and Learning Centre, TR2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Adverts in Theatre Royal Plymouth programmes | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | ||
| Backstage tours | ||||
| Name listing in brochure | ||||
| Complimentary programmes and chocolates when using tickets from your allocation | ||||
| Logo in brochure | ||||
| £1,000 | £1,650 | £2,300 | £4,600 |
For more information about our Corporate Membership packages, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, or to arrange a tour of our Corporate facilities, send us an email here or call 01752 230382.
Thank you to all our Ambassadors & Corporate Members, as well as those who wish to remain anonymous. Your support is vital to us making exciting and vibrant theatre opportunities happen in Plymouth.
If you can’t find an answer to your question below please contact us at development@theatreroyal.com
TRP Membership FAQs
Why should I join as a TRP Member?
The support of our members means the world to us! By supporting us as a TRP Member, you’re helping us to keep arts thriving in the South West through our work on stage, with local emerging artists and with some of the most vulnerable people in our local community.
By joining as a TRP Member you’ll also unlock exclusive membership benefits which include priority booking, ticket discounts, access to events and behind the scenes news. Membership starts at £20 per year.
Are there different levels of Membership?
We have six levels of TRP Membership, which each offer different membership benefits and support different interests. Our membership levels are Supporter, Friend, Associate, Ambassador, Director and Executive.
Find out more about the benefits for each of the memberships here!
I've joined as a Member but want to upgrade to a different level. Can I do this?
Yes you can! Please give our Box Office team a call on 01752 267222 and we will check your membership, process an upgrade for you and take payment for the upgrade.
Why have you made changes to your Memberships?
This last year has shown us how much we need the support of our Members and we want to give more people the opportunity to join as a Member by offering new levels. We have had to make some changes across TRP as a result of the pandemic and therefore some of the original membership benefits have had to change.
I've just joined/renewed my Membership at the start of July. What's happened with my Membership?
Your membership will run for a full twelve months as normal, so it will expire at the end of June 2022. If you wanted to get additional membership benefits you can upgrade to another membership level for a discounted price by calling us on 01752 267222.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, for Friend Membership and above you can choose to pay in instalments by signing up by Direct Debit – you’ll get a special discount if you do pay by Direct Debit! Complete and return our Direct Debit form to set this up.
Does my Membership give me early access to tickets?
Yes, all TRP Members get access to new shows before the general public allowing you to skip the queue and book your favourite seats at the best price. Priority booking varies depending on your Membership level.
How do I know when my priority booking periods are?
When you join as a TRP Member, you will receive on sale announcements which will clearly outline when new shows go on sale and the periods of priority booking for your membership level. During the priority booking periods, the different dates will also be clearly indicated on the season pages for each on sale and on the individual show pages on our What’s On sections of our website.
How does the ticket discount work?
Membership discount is available for our Friend Members and above. Once you’ve joined as a TRP Member, our ticketing system will recognise you as a Member when you log into your account online. When you book tickets online, the Member Discount will be available for you to select on qualifying performances.
Please remember: you must ensure that you log in to the account associated with your membership in order to access the concession online.
You can also book by calling our Box Office on 01752 267222 as they will be able to see that you are eligible for concession
How do I access the discount at local restaurants and cafes?
We have partnered with some of our brilliant local restaurants and cafes to offer a discount for our Friends Members and above. When you join as a member or renew your membership, you will receive an email with details of your membership which will include an image that you’ll need to show when you visit qualifying restaurants and cafes. If you can’t find this email please call us on 01752 267222 or email memberships@theatreroyal.com and we will send a new version to you.
These discounts will vary and we will keep you updated on the latest offers in your membership newsletters.
Will I get a Membership card?
We no longer issue membership cards as we want to do our bit to reduce waste. You’ll be able to access your membership benefits such as your priority booking period and your ticket discount by signing into your account online, or by calling our Box Office team on 01752 267222 (they’ll be able to see your membership on your account).
I have a TRP gift card on my account - can I use this to purchase a Membership?
Yes you can! If you’re purchasing your membership online you can enter your gift card number in the box towards the bottom of the page. (Don’t forget to include the hyphen in your gift card number). You can also use your gift card when paying over the phone with our Box Office team (01752 267222).
What does my Membership support?
By supporting us as a TRP Member, you’re helping us to keep arts thriving in the South West through our work on stage, with local emerging artists and with some of the most vulnerable people in our local community. Plus you’ll unlock exclusive membership benefits, so it’s a win win!
Can I buy a gift Membership?
Yes you can! If you’re purchasing membership for someone else as a gift, then you can purchase a gift voucher for the price of the membership level you would like to give. The recipient of the gift voucher will then be able to go online, select the membership they would like and then enter the gift card number in the box towards the bottom of the page. (Don’t forget to include the hyphen in your gift card number). They can also use their gift card when paying over the phone with our Box Office team (01752 267222).
Do you offer Corporate Membership or Sponsorship, for local businesses to support TRP?
Yes, we have four corporate membership levels plus the opportunity for your business to directly support one of our Engagement and Learning projects for vulnerable people in the local community. You’ll get ticket discounts for you and your staff, complimentary tickets, advertising opportunities, access to events and more! Get more info on our website here or email development@theatreroyal.com for more information.