Arts Charities That specialise in Musical theatre
Discover 93 Arts charities that specialise in musical theatre. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Leeds Heritage Theatres
ArtsMaintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes.
Regent's Park Theatre Limited
ArtsRegent's Park Open Air Theatre is the oldest professional, permanent outdoor theatre in the UK. Its principal activity is the production and presentation of plays, musicals, and other live performance, primarily through its summer season in Regent's Park. The charity also delivers year round talent development and education programmes, and produces theatre elsewhere in the UK and internationally.
The Torch Theatre Company Limited
ArtsProduction of plays and musical theatre, touring of theatre productions to Wales and beyond, educational projects and buying in a range of performances to provide an extensive programme
The Leeds Amateur Operatic Society
ArtsTo provide the opportunity to talented individuals to perform in 'professional' musical theatre productions. To support other charities from the proceeds of these productions when they are financially successful
Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSections for:Indoor and Outdoor Bowling, Tennis, Bridge, Snooker and Pool.Base for Nailsea Shedders.Venue for Line Dancing, Mothers and Toddlers on Wednesday morning, Nailsea Musicals on Wednesday evening, Nailsea and Backwell Rotary Club, Slimming World on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
The Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportMusical Theatre Group staging musicals and concerts for the benefit of its members, supporters, and the wider community.Promotion and furtherance of education of the public in the appreciation of the performing arts. Support and encouragement of young people in the above.Participation in fund-raising activities for a variety of charities and good causes.
The Barn Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, HeritagePresent public productions of plays, musicals etc. - normally 12 shows a season, plus music and comedy nights throughout the year Train people in all aspects of theatre. Run 5 youth groups who learn stagecraft & public performance & we work closely with local schools and colleges to whom we offer workshops & low-cost tickets. Maintain & develop a Grade II listed building.
Brighton Theatre Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationProvision of Musical theatre training and performnce to the company membership. All aspects of theatrical eductaion are address. Clear Youth objectives in educating those from 7-16 years
Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society
ArtsSSMTS seeks to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development and public appreciation of the arts and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the management committee shall for time to time determine
Hertford Dramatic And Operatic Society
ArtsProduce amateur plays, musicals, pantomimes etc. for public performance.Run workshops for junior members dealing with theatrical and related subjects.Advise local council of artistic needs of local area.Support other charities with donations.
Musical Theatre Salisbury
ArtsStaging amateur productions of musicals with the object of educating the public in the operatic and dramatic arts and furthering the public appreciation and tastes in the said arts.
Rutland Musical Theatre
ArtsOur general charitable purposes include the performance of musical works. Our Society is open to all members of the public with like-minded interests, subject to an appropriate audition and payment of the membership fee. Our Society performs a major production annually, with optional fundraisers throughout the year. These performances are open to all ticket-paying members of the public.
The Burton Musical Theatre Company
ArtsThe object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and performing arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine.
Dawlish Amateur Repertory Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity puts on a wide variety of drama productions at the Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish. It maintains the theatre for the benefit of the people of Dawlish and the surrounding district and makes it available for use by other organisations, including youth groups, schools, musical theatre, exhibitions, amateur and professional companies and other charities.
The Stourbridge Amateur Operatic Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupProducing musicals for the public of Stourbridge and surrounding area. To assist, educate and encourage young people to perform and enjoy the dramatic and operatic arts.
Hereford Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary groupWe provide the opportunity for members to take part in musical theatre productions either on or off stage, thus bringing high quality, affordable shows to the public in and around Hereford. We run a successful Youth section, which performs its own shows and also offers the opportunity for its members to participate in main company shows, when there are suitable parts (e.g. "Annie"; "Oliver!")
Newbury Nomads
ArtsWe produce one main musical show annually in October, and a concert in the spring annually. We also give small, free of charge, concerts to local charities and organisations.
Clacton Musical Theatre Society
Arts, Beneficiary groupAn amateur group staging a summer musical, winter pantomime, and concerts. We run workshops for adults and children, plus a youth group producing two shows a year. We aim to make the arts accessible to all, encouraging creativity, confidence, and community through inclusive, affordable theatre and performance opportunities.
Hatton Musical Theatre Society
ArtsThe object of the Society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts by the presentation of dramatic and operatic works of cultural and educative value and to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Executive Committee from time to time determine.
Evesham Arts Association
ArtsEvesham Arts Assoc. works to provide live amateur and professional arts events including concerts, musicals, drama, film, dance etc. We also hold exhibitions covering photography and art to encourage local talent.
The Belper Musical Theatre
ArtsTo educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee shall from time to time determine)
The Little Theatre Donnington Society
ArtsAmateur Dramatic and Operatic Society at present performing five annual shows. Shows include pantomimes, plays, musicals and concert style shows (operatic/musicals).
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Charity and VCS supportAmateur musical society presenting musicals, revues and pantomimes for audiences in the local area. Always open to welcome new members from 18 years of age. We fundraise from the public to help raise money for our charity.
York Musical Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary groupTo educate the public in dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Executive Committee shall determine.
Littlehampton Players Operatic Society
ArtsWe work to break down barriers of inclusions by bringing amateur productions of musical theatre, theatrical performances operettas & light opera to the local community and improve confidence, ability and a sense inclusion.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many musical-theatre arts charities are there in the UK?
There are 93 registered musical-theatre arts charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the musical-theatre arts charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£589.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of musical-theatre arts charities?
Musical-theatre arts charities reported a combined annual income of £6.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for musical-theatre arts charities?
Across all musical-theatre arts charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of musical-theatre arts charities?
Musical-theatre arts charities have an average annual income of £774k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.