This Thursday, 24th February, The Egg in Bath will be hosting a special event to celebrate a unique initiative to help more youngsters visit the theatre.
Children enjoying a show at The Egg | Photo © Jack Offord
The Wonderfund aims to make 4000 Egg Theatre tickets, and all the logistics that come with them, such as transport and teacher support, available to state school children this year.
The goal of the initiative is to make sure every child has been to the theatre at least once.
The Egg, which first opened its doors in October 2005, is an established, nationally recognised centre for creativity, innovation and young people at the heart of the Theatre Royal Bath.
The WonderfundRaiser event on Thursday aims to raise awareness of the Wonderfund campaign and attract donor support in a uniquely creative atmosphere far removed from a traditional fundraising event.
Kate Cross, Director of The Egg, said: “All those who join us on Thursday 24th February can expect a warm, sparkling welcome with cocktails provided by Brozen, our new cafe? partners.
“Suitably refreshed, they will spend time in the Egg Auditorium: a theatre designed for children, by children.
“Once installed in their comfortable seats, our guests will experience the infinite landscape that is theatre for young audiences as we share snippets and memories of previous productions.
“Together, we will consider all the barriers that prevent teachers from bringing children to the theatre and help to knock them down, brick by brick.
“Guests may well find themselves wanting to release their own inner child a tiny bit, too! But we’ll look after them – after all, that’s what we do. And after all this, we will eat, drink, be merry and mingle with like-minded people.
“Yes, we will ask our guests to donate to the Wonderfund before they leave our fabulous event. But we’re confident that once guests have experienced The Egg’s very own, unique magic, they too will want to be part of our wonderful Wonderfund journey.”
The WonderfundRaiser takes place at The Egg on Thursday 24th February at 6.30pm.
Guests can confirm their attendance at the WonderfundRaiser by visiting this link.
