Become a Friend or Patron
By becoming a Friend or Patron of The Lir Academy, you are helping our students to receive the highest international training in all aspects of theatre education.
Choose from a number of benefit packages available below or contact Joanne O'Hagan, Director of Development for more information - joanne.ohagan@thelir.ie
By choosing to donate to The Lir Academy by an amount over €250, your donation becomes even more valuable to us if you completing a CHY Cert and returning it to us. You can download the CHY3 cert by clicking here or the CHY4 cert by clicking here.
This means that as a charity, we can claim 45% tax relief on the value of your donation. So, €250 become €362, €1,000 becomes €1,450. If you are unsure as to which cert to complete, please contact Joanne for more information.
Become a Friend of The Lir Academy - €250 per year
Benefits include:
- Priority Booking
- Complimentary tickets to all our productions
- Invitation to our annual film screening
- Invitation to our annual showcase in Dublin or London
- Reserved seating at The Lir Wine Bar before a performance and during intervals
- A back-stage behind-the-scenes tour of The Lir’s custom-built building for you and your party with an opportunity to meet students during their training
- Subscription to The Lir’s E-Zine
- Acknowledgement of your support
- Your contribution goes towards supporting our students
Silver Patron €1000 per year
As a Silver Patron, you will have direct contact with The Lir’s Development office.
Enjoy all the benefits of being a Friend PLUS:
- A subscription ticket to see ALL shows at The Lir Academy throughout the year (2 tickets for each show)
- Invitations to all our partner and industry events in The Lir Academy in the company of The Lir’s Director, Board Members, Patrons and special supporters. This is a unique opportunity to truly engage with the students, staff, directors and supporters of The Lir Academy.
- Access to eight tickets per performance during priority booking
- Access to use The Lir Wine Bar area for a private function / small event*
* Use of space will be accommodated where possible and appropriate throughout the academic year
Gold Patron €2500 per year
Enjoy all the benefits of being a Silver Patron PLUS:
- Personal acknowledgement of your support in seasonal digital programme
- Priority booking through the Development office where you will receive a personalised service
- Access to 20 tickets per performance during priority booking
- VIP reserved seating at reception/bar for you and your party prior to all performances
- House-seats for every performance reserved for you and your party