THIS FESTIVE SEASON...

GIVE SOMEONE THE CHANCE TO TRY THEATRE FOR THE FIRST TIME

National Theatre of Scotland believes everyone should have the opportunity to take part in theatre.

Every festive season, we invite businesses across Scotland to make a donation to Festive Firsts, all the proceeds from which support the delivery of our First Nights programme across the year.

This tried and tested programme removes the barriers that prevent some people from taking part in theatre, whether those are financial, social, geographic or cultural. For isolated individuals and underserved communities, the events of the last few years have cut off access to arts, culture, live events and shared social experiences.

First Nights works with local theatres to reach community groups supporting people in need of companionship, confidence, social interaction, respite and a good night out. First Nights gives many of them the opportunity to engage with theatre for the first time. Our aim is to introduce them to the magic of theatre and keep them coming back for more.

| To support Festive First Nights please donate below |

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Stella Litchfield | Director of Development |

Since we started our First Nights programme, our supporters have helped us bring over 2,500 people to the theatre for a first-time experience.

With your support, we want to keep reaching out in 2025, continuing to make theatre available to everyone.

Your donation helps us to provide:

• A ticket and programme for an NTS production at their local venue
• A group host to welcome them to the theatre and guide their experience
• An opportunity to meet cast and creative team members
• A moment to gather socially as a group for a drink, snack or chat
• Transport costs if necessary
• An invitation to return to the venue for the next NTS production
• Ongoing opportunities to engage with their local venue

In return for your donation, you will receive:

• A bespoke designed Festive Greetings e-card to share with your networks, to let them know you’re supporting First Nights
• Social media badges to do the same across your preferred social media platforms
• An invitation to join us at our creation centre, Rockvilla for our Festive Firsts celebratory event in early 2025.
• Thanks on the National Theatre of Scotland website

Every bit of support will help bring theatre to life for people across Scotland.

Thank you so much for helping us remove the barriers to first-time theatre experiences.