Membership
Join the In Crowd: Play to the Crowd Membership
Become a Play to the Crowd Member to enjoy great discounts and support our work as a charity. Win, Win!
Do you love the magic of Theatre Royal Winchester? Are you moved by the spectacle of Hat Fair? Do you believe in the power of Playmakers Youth Theatre to transform young lives?
By becoming a Member, you aren't just joining a list — you're joining our family. Your membership provides the vital, year‑round support we need as an arts and education charity to delight and unite our community. In return, we'll bring you closer to the action with exclusive perks and priority access.
Jessie Angell and Ed Thorpe in Dick Whittington panto 2019/20
© 2019 The Other Richard
Choose your membership level
We have designed our membership tiers to be inclusive and flexible. Whether you're a regular visitor or a distant supporter, there is a place for you in the crowd.
Why become a member?
Your membership fee does more than you might think. It is a bold investment in Winchester's cultural future. Every penny helps us:
- Keep Hat Fair free: Ensuring our world-class outdoor arts festival remains accessible to everyone.
- Support Playmakers: Powering our Youth Theatre to create a safe, professional space where young people build the confidence, resilience, and creative skills they need to thrive.
- Maintain our heritage: Preserving the beautiful Theatre Royal Winchester for future generations.
- Reduce isolation: Helping us take creative projects into rural and marginalised communities.
Our higher tiers of support
For those who wish to make a deeper investment in the cultural future of our region, our premium support tiers offer a closer relationship with our charity.
Your premium level support directly funds our long‑term resilience, helps maintain our heritage spaces, and ensures we can continue to deliver life‑changing creative projects across the community.
Your premium benefits
As a thank you for your generous support, all Ambassadors, Benefactors, and Investors enjoy an exclusive closer relationship with Play to the Crowd, including:
- Complimentary membership: Enjoy all the ticket discounts, priority booking of our standard membership level.
- Private event invitations: Receive exclusive invitations to private events, backstage tours, and opportunities to meet our creative teams.
- Public acknowledgment: See your vital support celebrated with your name acknowledged online, in our print, and in the theatre foyer.
- Personal booking service: Enjoy a direct line and personal ticket-booking service through our fundraising manager to ensure your visits are completely seamless.
Frequently asked questions
Is my membership tax-deductible?
As an arts and education charity, we can often claim Gift Aid on the donation portion of your membership, making your support go 25% further at no extra cost to you.
Can I join as a business?
Absolutely! We love collaborating with local businesses. Please visit our Corporate partnerships page to see how your company can support the arts in Winchester.
Can I buy a membership as a gift for someone else?
You sure can! If you are looking for a unique gift for a theatre lover, our Gift Memberships are a fantastic way to share the joy of live performance while supporting a local charity. It’s a gift that lasts all year and gives back to the whole community.
Simply select the 'Gift Membership' option when choosing a membership level.
Terms and conditions
For full membership terms and conditions please visit our terms & conditions page.
*Selected events, exclusions apply.
