SUPPORT US

South Mill Arts is a local community arts and heritage venue in Bishop’s Stortford and is home to the Bishop’s Stortford Museum.  South Mill Arts is a charity and all the income we receive goes back into the building and the work we make for the local community.

Our links with music and performance run all the way back to the early 1960s when “The Rhodes Centre”, as it was then known, hosted up and coming artists who were to go on to become some of the most famous performers in the world (Bowie, The Who, Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John to name but a few).

Since that time we have been constantly growing, adjusting to the changing needs of our local community as Bishop’s Stortford has evolved from a quiet market town into the busy and dynamic town that we see around us today.  Through all the years of triumphs and dramas, good times and challenges our greatest strength is, and always has been, the fantastic link that we have with our local community.

Everything we do is reliant on the help of our supporters who enable us to keep bringing you the best in theatre, community events and local history.

There are four ways you can help support South Mill Arts;

• Become a SMArt Supporter and become a key part in the future of South Mill Arts.
• Sponsor a seat
• Sponsor Future Talent
• Donate what you can, every penny helps!
• Take part in the East Herts Community Lottery.
• Visit us at South Mill Arts! Come along and enjoy a show, explore the museum or take part in one of our community events or classes.

SMArt Supporter

By becoming a SMArt Supporter you will receive:

Annual Newsletter
Hear from our Artistic Director and Operations Director on what you can expect from the year ahead at South Mill Arts

Museum tour and talk from Curator
Enjoy a tour of our museum and the chance to meet and ask any questions you may have to our Curator.

Backstage tour
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes.  Take a tour with our technical team and find out what happens backstage.

Pricing:

Single Supporter: £50

Joint Supporters: £75

Sponsor a Seat

The theatre is where it all happens, so why not be part of something amazing and sponsor a theatre seat at South Mill Arts.

A dedication can be made on a plaque for yourself, as a gift to a loved one, as a business to mark your support to the local community or in memory to someone special.

Your support is fundamental to the future and growth of South Mill Arts and all funds made by sponsoring a seat will go towards the refurbishment, upkeep and future productions in the auditorium as well as developing our arts offering to the community.

For more info contact marketing@southmillarts.co.uk

Sponsor Future Talent

It’s a great way to make a difference in young artists’ lives and help them launch their careers in theatre!

South Mill Arts are dedicated to supporting the arts and the next generation of talented young people, giving them a chance to experience life at the theatre.

Through our scheme, we are asking members of the local community to act as a sponsor, which will inspire and provide opportunities for local young people to get involved in the arts, whether through performing, technical workshops, or gaining industry experience.

Your contribution as a sponsor goes toward several impactful areas:
Supporting a graduate performer: The commitment from South Mill Arts and Big Adventure Productions provides a recent graduate with their first professional theatre role in the annual panto cast.

Enhancing the audition experience: A workshop by a West End performer will be offered to the junior auditions for panto 2025, giving participants the chance to learn from industry professionals.

Technical workshops: Sponsoring a place on a summer technical workshop allows students to gain hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes world of theatre.

Exclusive perks for sponsors: You’ll receive VIP invites for the press night and tech workshop showcase, as well as a champagne reception to meet the cast.

It’s a great way to make a difference in young artists’ lives and help them launch their careers in theatre!

Sponsorship is £750

Would you be interested in getting involved or learning more about how to support the project? Please contact Jen at: jaustin@southmillarts.co.uk