Join our world bursting with imagination and talent.
Our Members are our closest friends, whose generous support enables us to programme confidently into the future.
As a Member, you play a central role in bringing some of the UK’s and world’s most exciting artists to Lakeside. Your donations empower us to enhance our facilities, offer participatory activities, and host a multitude of free events and exhibitions for all to enjoy.
Join us as a Member today and help us fulfil our mission of delivering exceptional artistic experiences to diverse audiences. Your support ensures that Lakeside continues to thrive as a beacon of creativity and community.
As a token of appreciation, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into our creative program with exclusive events just for Members. Connect with artists, build friendships, and receive recognition for your support. It’s an opportunity to enjoy what we do best – and what you love most.
Together, let’s make a difference through the arts. Thank you for your support.
Explore Our Memberships
Patron
£300+ per year (or £25 per month)
- Advanced programme information and priority booking.
- Discount card for Lakeside’s cafés and shop.
- Opportunity to book for up to two member-only events per annum, where you can meet artists and gain privileged access to Lakeside’s programme.
- Complimentary copies of Lakeside’s behind the scenes Members newsletter.
- Acknowledgement of generosity on Lakeside’s website and season brochures.
- Invitation to the annual members’ Thank You event.
Gold Patron
£600+ per year (or £50+ per month)
All Patron benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to book for up to four member-only events per annum, where you can meet artists and gain privileged access to Lakeside’s programme, plus a guest ticket for one chosen event.
- Invitation to our annual September season launch.
Alan Sillitoe Circle
£1000+ per year (or £83.33+ per month)
All Gold Patron benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to book for up to six member-only events per annum, where you can meet artists and gain privileged access to Lakeside’s programme, plus a guest ticket for two of your chosen events.
- Invitation to our annual Circle members dinner, where you can rub shoulders with key University, alumni and public figures, as well as Lakeside’s programmers and artistic team.
- Opportunity to support a project, performance or event of particular interest.
D H Lawrence Circle
£2000+ per year (or £166.66+ per month)
All Alan Sillitoe Circle benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to book for an unlimited number of member-only events per annum, where you can meet artists and gain privileged access to Lakeside’s programme, plus a guest ticket for three of your chosen events.
- Acknowledgement of your generosity on our donor wall (optional).
FAQ's
With Thanks to Our Valued Members
Hertha Bolton
Sue Cotton
Alan & Heather Dodson
Keith Earnshaw
John French
Antonia Peck
Shona Powell OBE
and others who wish to remain anonymous
