Join me to help create unforgettable new theatre at the SJT I’ve benefi ted from the SJT’s willingness to take a chance on a new writer – my play Neville’s Island was born in Scarborough and is still in production around the world over 25 years later. Tim Firth Writer of Calendar Girls on stage and screen and of The Girls musical with Gary Barlow Donate to the Script Development Fund today and you’ll be investing in a brand new play by supporting either a line, a page or a whole scene. Invest in the next generation of Scarborough plays You have to be brave to commission a new writer with no track record at the box of ce in these dif cult times. That ethos of bravery dates back to Stephen Joseph giving Alan Ayckbourn the chance to write his rst play. Believe me, it’s rare to nd a network like the SJT’s that can support a writer. But it’s the most exciting that theatre can be. For the playwrights. The actors. And you the audience. The chance for “outsiders” to be part of that genesis, indeed to parent it, is a rare and fabulous one. It costs about £8,000 to commission a new script, and a bit more to develop and nurture its journey to the stage. The theatre’s ambition is to develop more new plays to full production and to uncover more talented writers. The expertise and insight is in place – we just need investment to make this possible. That’s where the parenting comes in. You’ve seen SJT’s track record, and the amazing role it’s played in getting new plays from the writer’s head to the page and onto the stage. Will you invest in the NEXT generation, at the right level for you? Could a play that goes on to have a long and illustrious life be born with your help? Playwrights back beyond Shakespeare have relied on benefactors. Thank you for your solidarity with this tradition and this wonderful theatre. Tim Firth (2015) Neville’s Island (2015) The Woman in Black Taking a chance on the next generation Share the SJT’s values of discovery and risk-taking as a founder of the Script Development Fund. Your gift will provide life-changing opportunities to talented playwrights – and you’ll benefi t fi rst-hand from experiencing the fi rst steps of something exciting. To say thanks, you will get a unique insight into the fascinating process of developing new work for the stage, and a little memento. Whether this is a treat for you or the ideal gift for someone who’s passionate about theatre, it’s easy to sign up at the right level for you. £20 will sponsor a line > You can attend a season launch with the Artistic Director > You’ll get a memento extract of the script £100 invests in a page In addition to the benefi ts above: > You can meet actors and creatives at public readings > You’ll get progress updates so you can see how your script is developing > You will be credited as supporting the script in the SJT archive £250 will cover a whole scene In addition to the benefi ts above: > You’ll get unique access to private readings and follow the script’s development from initial draft to production > When a script reaches full production you will be credited in the programme. (2014) Screenplay (2014) Slipping I’ll be a founder of the Script Development Fund I would like to sponsor a: line (£20) page (£100) scene (£250) I would like to pledge this amount for years This is a gift (please add details below) Title First name Surname Address Postcode Phone number(s) Email address (So we can keep you up to date with SJT events and off ers. We will not pass your details on to any third party.) To be credited as: (Please state wording of name/s) Gift recipient’s name and address I want to Gift Aid my donation and any donation I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to the Scarborough Theatre Trust Ltd. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year, it is my responsibility to pay any diff erence. I understand the Scarborough Theatre Trust Ltd will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I have given. Signature Date I would like to pay: by cheque (payable to Scarborough Theatre Trust Ltd) by credit/debit card (details below) please send me a Direct Debit form please phone me for payment Cardholder’s name Card number Valid from Issue number CSC number Expires on Signature Date Any queries? Give us a call on 01723 356645 or email [email protected] Thank you - we’ll put your gift straight to work funding the development of promising new theatre for the stage..