Patrons
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.
Downloads List
Patron membership form
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Upcoming Patron events
Sunset Song Opening Night
Thursday 16 May
Patrons enjoy the opening performance of an outstanding new adaptation of Sunset Song before joining other guests for a post-show celebration reception.
Creating Work + Supporting Artists
Wednesday 19 June
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 an informal lunch Patrons hear producing news and updates from Senior Producer, Susannah Armitage.
Patrons Mystery Screening
September, date tbc
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
What's on + Why? - Insight Event
7 September
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.
Festive night at Peter Pan
December 2022
Patrons watched the opening of Eden Court's panto, Peter Pan and after the show joined the cast, creative team and other guests to celebrate with drinks and mince pies.
Backstage Tour
November 2022
Patrons explored areas of Eden Court usually off-limits to the public. Lead by one of our talented engagement team on a journey from the Empire stage to the OneTouch fly floor, performer dressing rooms to the historic Bishops Palace and our studio spaces.
2022 Patrons Annual Dinner
October 2022
Patrons joined Rebecca Holt, Eden Court Chief Executive and Donald Robertson, Chair of the Board, for a friendly, informal evening featuring news and insight into the upcoming 20th Inverness Film Festival.
BURN | opening night
September 2022
Patrons enjoyed the new dance theatre production BURN, before joining the show's star, Alan Cumming, as well as National Theatre of Scotland and Eden Court teams and other guests for drinks after the performance.
The Stamping Ground | opening night
July 2022
Patrons joined us for the opening performance of the major new Scottish musical The Stamping Ground, co-produced by Eden Court and Raw Materials, followed by a celebration party with the cast and crew.
To find out more about Patrons or to enquire about attending an upcoming event please contact Aelish O'Rourke.