Memberships

Get closer from £3.75 a month

Membership benefits:

Our memberships are inspired by the unique stories of our theatre, like the audience members who snacked on ORANGE peel; our legendary LAVENDER perfume-wearing ghost, and the THUNDER conjured from our roof-space! Our CIRCLE memberships take inspiration from the amazing people who make our work happen.

Unlock wonderful benefits and get closer to our work.

Your membership helps us to inspire the creativity in our city's communities, nurture the next generation of brilliant artists, and create shows that Bristolians can be truly proud of.

For more information on our memberships, check out our FAQs.


Become a member

Join one of our three membership levels for ticket, food and drink discounts, priority booking and exclusive benefits:


Join a Circle

To support Bristol Old Vic further, and become more deeply involved in the future of the theatre, join one of our three Circles:

Orange Membership

£3.75 per month (auto-renew only) or

£50 per year (£45 auto-renew)

Why Orange?

During our renovation in 2012, we found all manner of items left behind by our audiences, including candied orange peel, a favoured snack (and occasional projectile!) of previous Bristol Old Vic audiences. The fruity heritage doesn’t end there, as Coopers’ Hall was previously a fruit warehouse, and patrons would often buy tickets to shows from their local greengrocer!

What benefits do I get with Orange membership?

  • 24 hours priority booking on selected shows
  • 10% discount at our Kitchen + Bar
  • 5% discount on tickets for selected shows
  • Free People’s Tour on joining (first year only)
  • 1 x free programme per season
  • Invitations to exclusive talks and events
  • Special offers and extended access for selected Bristol Old Vic On Screen shows
  • Credit for another performance if you’re unable to make a show

Lavender Membership

£6.25 per month (auto-renew only) or

£80 per year (£75 auto-renew)

Why Lavender?

Lavender honours the trailblazing spirit of our legendary Theatre Manager, Sarah McReady. Sarah was well-known by her lavender-scented perfume, but she is remembered today for the pioneering achievements she made in her 20 year tenure at the theatre, taking Bristol Old Vic from strength to strength. It is also said that Sarah’s ghost still occupies the building, so if you catch the scent of lavender, you might be in the presence of a true BOV icon.

What benefits do I get with Lavender membership?

  • 48 hours priority booking on selected shows
  • 10% discount at our Kitchen + Bar
  • Tiered discount on tickets for selected shows (1-2 shows: 5%; 3-4 shows 10%; 5+ shows: 15%, when booked in a single transaction)
  • Free People’s Tour on joining (first year only)
  • 2 x free programmes per season
  • Invitations to exclusive talks and events
  • Special offers and extended access to selected Bristol Old Vic On Screen shows
  • Full ticket refund if you’re unable to make a performance


Thunder Membership

£8 per month (auto-renew only) or

£105 per year (£96 auto-renew)

Why Thunder?

Bristol Old Vic’s Thunder Run is one of three surviving in the country, and the only one still in use. It was used in the 18th Century to create the sound of thunder that would echo around the auditorium whenever a production needed to conjure up a storm. We are incredibly proud to be the home of this magical piece of theatre history.

What benefits do I get with Thunder membership?

  • 72 hours priority booking on selected shows
  • 10% discount at our Kitchen + Bar
  • 5% discount on tickets for selected shows
  • Free Thunder Run Experience tour on joining (first year only)
  • 3 x free programmes per season
  • Invitations to exclusive talks and events
  • Special offers and extended access to selected Bristol Old Vic On Screen shows
  • Full ticket refund if you’re unable to make a performance
  • Invitation to digital season launch


Join the Artists’ Circle

£10 per month or

£120 per year

Step behind the curtain with more opportunities to feel inspired by the artists that create our work.

Benefits include: 

  • 7 days priority booking on selected shows
  • Priority mailing of Season Guide
  • 10% off at our Kitchen + Bar
  • Free welcome tour
  • Free show programmes for all Bristol Old Vic productions
  • Invitation to Bristol Old Vic Members’ Day & celebration
  • Invitation to exclusive events and talks
  • No-fuss refunds if you’re unable to attend a performance
  • Special access and offers for Live Broadcast & On Demand shows 
  • Artists’ Circle membership card

Join the Associates’ Circle 

£40 per month or

£480 per year

Get even closer to the heart of Bristol Old Vic whilst supporting us, and be part of the vibrant and creative community that makes this theatre special

Benefits include: 

All the benefits of the Artists’ Circle, PLUS:

  • Invitation to 1 x Press Night performance per season
  • Invitation to 1 x Dress/Technical Rehearsal per season
  • FREE tickets for exclusive members’ events and talks
  • Recognition on our website
  • Associates’ Circle membership card

Join the Directors’ Circle

£85 per month or 

£1,020 per year

Help build the future of Bristol Old Vic by joining the Directors’ Circle. For those seeking a deeper engagement. Learn more from the creative minds behind our extraordinary shows and attend Bristol Old Vic’s most important nights of the year. 

Benefits include: 

All the benefits of the Associates’ Circle, PLUS:

  • Invitation to 3 x Press Night performances per season
  • Invitation to Season Launch event
  • Bespoke opportunities to get closer to the work which inspires you
  • Recognition in show programmes
  • Directors’ Circle membership card

All Membership benefits are subject to availability.

Members' discounts valid only on selected shows, for example shows produced or co-produced by Bristol Old Vic and may not include visiting work. See show pages for more details on whether discounts apply. Discounts limited to 4 tickets per show/event and available on Standard ticket prices only.

Members' priority booking periods apply to selected shows, for example hows produced or co-produced by Bristol Old Vic, and may not apply to visiting work. See show pages for details on priority booking.

All levels of Bristol Old Vic membership comprise a benefits value representing the cost of membership to the theatre. The benefits can be purchased separately at the state price. Any amounts given over and above this benefits value are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid. See individual membership types for a breakdown of the benefit/donation split.

Orange: £50 – membership fee: £20, donation: £30
Lavender: £80 – membership fee: £30, donation: £50
Thunder: £105 – membership fee: £35, donation: £70
Artists’ Circle: £120 – membership fee: £45, donation £75
Associates’ Circle: £480 – membership fee: £60, donation: £420
Directors’ Circle: £1,020 – membership fee: £100, donation: £920

To discuss purchasing benefits separately please contact the Development team.