Sponsor The Kenton

Kenton Supporters and Sponsors help us continue presenting live theatre, supporting local artists, and keeping performances accessible to our community. Every contribution plays a role in sustaining the UK’s fourth oldest working theatres.

The Kenton is an independent charity and the fourth oldest working theatres. In the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we welcome nationally recognised artists, a diverse range of shows, emerging talent and community groups, while remaining deeply rooted in local life. Sponsorship plays a vital role in sustaining our programme, supporting access to live performance and ensuring the long-term future of this much-loved cultural institution.

We work with sponsors to create relationships that feel authentic, proportionate and valuable. Our tiered partnership structure allows businesses to engage at a level that suits them, with clear opportunities to grow involvement over time.

If you are interested in your business supporting The Kenton, please email SupportUs@thekenton.org.uk

Kenton Supporter

£300 + VAT per year
Shared, non-excusive

Kenton Supporter is designed for local businesses who want to show their support for The Kenton, align with a trusted local charity, and be visibly associated with Henley’s cultural life.

It offers a simple, affordable way to be part of The Kenton community, without the commitment of a larger sponsorship.

What you receive

  • Logo listing on the Supporters page of The Kenton Theatre website
  • Inclusion in a shared Kenton Supporters panel in three seasonal brochure throughout the year
  • One shared social media thank-you post per year
  • A Kenton Supporter badge for use on your website and social media

Bronze Partner

£1,000 + VAT per year
Shared partnership | Accessible entry point

Bronze Partnership is designed for small local businesses who want to support The Kenton, raise awareness within the local community, and align their brand with a trusted cultural charity.

It offers a meaningful, affordable way to be involved, with clear opportunities to grow your partnership over time.

What you receive

  • One half-page advertisement in one seasonal brochure
  • Logo listing on the Supporters page of The Kenton website
  • Inclusion in a shared supporters panel in three seasonal brochures throughout the year
  • Acknowledgement on the Front of House digital screen (rotating supporters slide)
  • One shared social media thank-you post per year
  • Invitation for two guests to a seasonal preview or supporters’ event

Silver Partner

£2,000 + VAT per year
Limited availability | Enhanced visibility

Silver Partnership is ideal for established businesses seeking stronger, more consistent visibility and a deeper association with The Kenton’s programme and audiences.

This tier bridges traditional advertising and sponsorship, offering enhanced presence and clear audience reach.

What you receive

  • Half-page advertisement in all three seasonal brochures
  • Logo placement and direct link on The Kenton website
  • Two dedicated social media posts across the year
  • Full-screen advert in the Front of House TV rotation
  • Acknowledgement in the pantomime programme “Thank You” section
  • Four tickets to a season preview event or Pantomime press night
  • Silver Partner Badge for your website and social media.

Gold Partner

£3,000–£5,000 + VAT per year
Sole sponsorship | Premium partnership

Gold Partnership is our highest-profile sponsorship level, designed for businesses seeking exclusive association with a flagship part of The Kenton. Gold Partners enjoy prominent, year-round visibility and are recognised as key supporters of the theatre’s long-term future.

What you receive

  • Sole sponsor status with prominent on-site visibility (where appropriate)
  • Full-page advertisement in all three seasonal brochures
  • Multiple dedicated social media posts across the year
  • Inclusion in our annual supporters and sponsors email sent to 18,000 patrons
  • Full-screen advertising on Front of House TV displays
  • Logo placement and direct link on The Kenton website
  • VIP tickets and invitations to press nights, season launches and special events
  • Gold Partner Badge for your website and social media.

Gold Partners become the sole sponsor of one of the following flagship opportunities:

Seasonal Brochure
Printed three times a year, our seasonal brochure is one of The Kenton’s most effective marketing tools. As sole sponsor, you will receive full back-page coverage and a “Proudly supported by” logo on the front cover, placing your brand directly into homes across Henley and the surrounding area.

Kenton Carols
A much-loved seasonal event welcoming 10+ local schools and their families for a festive celebration. Sponsorship includes dedicated programmes, promotional activity and local press coverage, offering strong visibility within the community.

Bar
A highly visible front-of-house opportunity, placing your brand at the heart of the audience experience as patrons arrive, gather and socialise before performances and during intervals.

Uniform
Our staff and volunteers wear branded uniform while ushering, running the bar, coffee bar and Box Office. This provides consistent, high-quality exposure throughout front-of-house operations.

Box Office
The first point of contact for many visitors, the Box Office is the face of The Kenton. Sponsorship offers prominent front-of-house presence and year-round visibility to ticket buyers.

Friends & Patrons Programme
Our Friends and Patrons are among The Kenton’s most loyal and generous supporters. This group enjoys priority booking, exclusive events and special offers from selected local businesses, offering access to a highly engaged and affluent audience.

Spotlight Pantomime Sponsorship
Our largest and most high-profile sponsorship opportunity, reaching The Kenton’s widest and most diverse audience. This includes programme visibility, launch night presence and opportunities for cast engagement, placing your brand at the heart of our most popular annual production.