The DST Patrons' Programme

With your help we can do so much more

Day in, day out, we help sixty annual student productions come to the stage. DST is growing every day and acheiving more than ever. But to keep going, we need your support.

We recieve no regular financial support from the university and rely exclusively on membership fees, sponsorship, and the generosity of our Patrons to continue our work facilitating outstanding drama at the university. Our Patrons provide us with the means and support to provide top-notch facilities, industry expertise and incredible opportunities to our members. By becoming a Patron - as a parent of a current member, a DST alumnus, a local business, or simply an audience member - you will be helping to secure the future of student theatre in Durham for many years to come.

Details of our Patrons' packages are outlined below. We can prepare custom packages on request. If you require any further information, or if you would like to become a DST Patron, please contact us.

Become a Life Patron

• We suggest a minimum donation of £150-£250.
• Life Patrons have the option of owning a plaque which will be attached to the back of an Assembly Rooms seat with a 2-line engraving.
• Life Patrons receive 6 free tickets and 3 free programmes, which could be used for the Freshers' Play in November or for any of the plays within Durham Drama Festival in February. Tickets for all other productions at the Assembly Rooms are charged at the reduced DST price.
• Life Patrons receive information and feedback on all DST shows and events, including the Freshers' Play, Durham Drama Festival and the D'Oscars Awards Ceremony.
• Life Patrons are listed with thanks in all of our programmes, the Assembly Rooms Theatre, and on the DST website.
• Depending on the nature of the patronage, a business advertisement could be included in the programme for the Freshers' Play in November.

Become an Annual Patron

• We suggest a minimum donation of £50-£100.
• Annual patrons receive 4 free tickets and 2 free programmes, which could be used for the Freshers' Play in November or for any of the plays within Durham Drama Festival in February. Tickets for all other productions at the Assembly Rooms are charged at the reduced DST price.
• Annual Patrons receive information and feedback on all DST shows and events, including the Freshers' Play, Durham Drama Festival and the D'Oscars Awards Ceremony.
• Annual Patrons are listed with thanks in all DST programmes, in the Assembly Rooms Theatre and on the DST website