The Future Fund 260

INVEST IN THE FUTURE

Future Fund 260 is a bold and ambitious campaign dedicated to our long-term vision: to address inequality in access to the arts and nurture a diverse generation of artists whose voices and stories will truly reflect our society.

For almost 260 years, Bristol Old Vic has been a home for storytelling, bringing the transformative power of theatre to the people of Bristol and beyond.  

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve developed industry-leading programmes that bring life-changing opportunities to young people who may otherwise face barriers to the arts. 

Now, at a time when creative opportunities for young people and emerging artists are in decline, this work is more important than ever.  

With your help, we are committed to creating lasting change.

WHAT IS OUR RESPONSE?

We intend to lay the foundations for a future where everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to experience the positive impact of theatre.  

Through the Future Fund 260, we will:  

• Expand our Young Company programmes into the most underserved areas of Bristol, reaching more young people than ever before with life-changing creative experiences.    

• Strengthen our training opportunities to further support young people in developing theatre-making skills and progressing into the industry.

• Grow our artist development programmes to provide long-term support and remove systemic barriers faced by directors and writers.   

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT?

Any gift you give will help enable us to take bold steps to invest in scaling up our work to make the greatest impact.  This is your chance to be part of something transformational - a movement that empowers young people, supports emerging artists, and secures the future of theatre for all.