Being a Patron means you are helping us maintain the highest quality in our programmes and keeping Eden Court at the heart of cultural life in the highlands.

In return for your generosity, we do what we can to enhance your enjoyment of the arts at Eden Court and let you know just how much your support is helping.

We will invite you to get behind the scenes, meet directors and performers and stay up to date with the latest developments at Eden Court. There will be opportunities to attend rehearsals and special events and a dedicated booking service will help ensure you get the best tickets available for the events you enjoy.

Eden Court Patrons

£1,200 annually or £100 per month by Direct Debit, suggested

Please note: a minimum payment of £146 (including VAT at the current rate) secures all benefits. If you choose to become a Patron, any additional payment you make is freely given by you as a donation and qualifies for  Gift Aid. If you would like to purchase just the benefits please contact the Fundraising Department.

As a Patron you will be joining others who share your interest and commitment to the arts in the Highlands; together you’ll make a real difference to what we do. You can become a Patron as an individual, a couple or a family if you wish.

For more information please get in touch with Aelish O'Rourke.

Upcoming Patron events

Patrons Mystery Screening
27 September

Patrons enjoy coffee and cake before a private early afternoon screening of one of our upcoming highlight films, introduced by our Head of Film + Visual Art, Paul MacDonald-Taylor.

Blood Brothers Opening
Tuesday 8 October

Patrons see the iconic musical before joining guests and the Eden Court team for a drinks reception.

Patrons Annual Dinner
Tuesday 12 November

Eden Court Chief Executive, Rebecca Holt and Donald Robertson, Eden Court Chair join Patrons for a relaxed meal with the chance for supporters to hear first-hand a review of the last year, ambitions for the year ahead and news of the impact of support.

Jack and the Beanstalk Celebration Evening
Friday 6 December

Our family pantomime has all the ingredients for a fabulous festive evening and is sure to make you feel full of beans! Patrons watch the show before joining cast and Eden Court team for an opening celebrate.

Recent Patron events

Creating Work + Supporting Artists - Insight Lunch
June 2024

Eden Court launched an ambitious new producing strand of work in 2021, with a focus on growing our support for Highland based artists and creating new work. Over a relaxed lunch Patrons heard producing news and updates from Senior Producer, Susannah Armitage.

Sunset Song Opening Night
May 2024

Patrons enjoyed the opening performance of an outstanding new adaptation of Sunset Song, before joining the cat and other guests for a post-show celebration reception.

Festive night at Sleeping Beauty
December 2023

Patrons watched the opening performance of our fabulous family show and then joined the cast for post-show drinks.

Ailey 2 - Opening Night
October 2023

Renowned US dance company Ailey 2 featured as one of our season highlight performances. Patrons watched the performance before joining dancers for a post-show reception.

Patrons Annual Dinner - with Scottish Ensemble
October 2023

Over an informal dinner Patrons were joined by Eden Court Chief Executive, Rebecca Holt and Chair, Donald Robertson as well as hearing from Scottish Ensemble Artistic Director, Jonathan Morton. Following the meal guests watched the Scottish Ensemble performance with sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun, and then musicians mingled with Patrons over coffee and desserts.

What's on + Why? - Insight Event
7 September 2023

As our new season brochure was about to land, Roz Bell our Head of Live Performance and Rebecca Holt, our Chief Executive, joined Patron over lunch to talk about what goes on planning and creating our live programme. We shared the hows and whys and a sneak first look at the new brochure.

Kidnapped - Reception
26 April 2023

Patrons joined other guests for an opening celebration for National Theatre of Scotland's swashbuckling rom-com adventure - Kidnapped.

CashBack Showcase
30 March 2023

Patrons were invited to celebrate 10 years of the CashBack Highlands programme for young people delivered by Eden Court's engagement team. Organised by the young participants the showcase featured a variety of performances including a drag artist, live music and DJ sets.

To find out more about Patrons or to enquire about attending an upcoming event please contact Aelish O'Rourke.