Robert White (left), chairman of Michael Jones Jeweller, with Chris Smith, development manager at the Royal & Derngate.
FINE jewellers Michael Jones Jeweller is to continue its support of the home-produced and co-produced drama programme at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton.
The company has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the theatre having been the primary sponsor of its Made in Northampton productions for the past eight years.
Michael Jones Jeweller is also a partner of the Royal & Derngate’s Business Club. Its continued investment reflects the importance of local business partners in helping Royal & Derngate to cement its place at the heart of Northampton and to maintain its position as the premiere arts venue for the local community, said the theatre’s development manager Chris Smith.
The Made in Northampton shows have brought the Royal & Derngate national recognition. The Pope subsequently inspired a major film and The Worst Witch won an Olivier Award. The theatre is to stage a major new production of Hugh Whitemore’s acclaimed drama Breaking the Code, which will open in Northampton in the autumn before touring the UK.
“In these economically challenging times, we are so grateful for the generous support received from Michael Jones Jeweller and we look forward to building further on this partnership in years to come,” said Chris. “Support from businesses like this is vital in helping us to create ground-breaking, brand-new theatre, here in Northamptonshire, for audiences of all ages to enjoy.”
Michael Jones director Mark Conway said: “Michael Jones Jeweller is delighted to be able to support the Royal & Derngate theatre by continuing our sponsorship of the Made in Northampton season. We feel that Royal & Derngate is such an important part of the town centre and, by focusing on their home-produced shows, Northampton and the local community will continue to benefit.”
Any companies wishing to find out more about the ways that businesses can support the theatre should email the Development Team at .
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