May 22 2008

Curtain up on unique corporate opportunities!

Hull Truck Theatre will raise the curtain on a host of unique corporate opportunities during Business Week 2008. The world-famous theatre company is looking ahead to the move into its new state-of-the-art building on Ferensway in spring 2009 – and is offering businesses the chance to get involved with the prestigious project. A range of bespoke corporate investment opportunities are available, including sponsorship of the main auditorium, education suite and opening production. Hull Truck will attend the two-day Chamber Expo and the Yorkshire International Business Convention, at which there will also be a special Truck performance!

Hull Truck Theatre’s Joint Artistic Director John Godber said: “Business Week is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work of Hull Truck Theatre and launch the range of opportunities available to the corporate sector. Hull Truck Theatre already has a national reputation and the new building offers huge potential to take us to an even higher level. To realise that potential, we will need the support of generous individuals and companies who in return can enjoy being involved with a renowned theatre company and its new home.”

Hull Truck’s development team will be available during Business Week to discuss the range of exciting sponsorship opportunities available. Tailored packages can be created – from sponsorship of the main 440-seat auditorium, through to support of the 134-seat studio theatre or even donation of staff uniforms. Investors could enjoy a range of benefits including exclusive pre-opening tours of the building and VIP invitations to spectacular opening events.

Hull Truck Theatre, a registered charity, is able to attend Business Week with thanks to kind support from William Jackson Food Group Ltd and Oughtred and Harrison Holdings Ltd.

Contact Hull Truck’s development team on (01482) 325012 or development@hulltruck.co.uk

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Media enquiries to Alice Mooney on 01482 325012 or alice@hulltruck.co.uk

Notes for editors:
· Hull Truck Theatre was formed in 1971, operating from the back of a truck.
· In 1983, the theatre company acquired its first home, a converted church hall in Spring Street.
· Hull Truck Theatre is a registered charity and fundraising for the new theatre has been ongoing for 10 years.
· The theatre has already raised £14m with support from Arts Council England, Hull City Council, the European Regional Development Fund and Yorkshire Forward.
· The building, designed by Wright & Wright, is being built by Quarmby Construction Company.
· It will incorporate a 440-seat main auditorium and 134-seat studio theatre, an education suite, corporate facilities and cafe bars.
· Hull Truck Theatre’s Artistic Directors are John Godber and Gareth Tudor Price.
· Hull Truck Theatre will continue to stage productions at its Spring Street venue as normal until spring 2009.

 

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