The Acorn

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Volunteering

Do you enjoy theatre, live music, and the arts?

Do you have some free time during the day or evening?

If you are someone who enjoys talking to people and will be able to make our audience members feel welcomed and looked after, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll work as part of a team in a flexible role that welcomes your support when you are able to give it. We will train you and buddy you up with an experienced volunteer the first few times you attend a performance so that you feel confident in the role.

If you are interested and want to find out more, please send us an email at admin@theacornpenzance.co.uk or pop in.

BECOME A TRUSTEE

The Acorn is seeking passionate individuals to join its Board of Trustees. This vital role involves overseeing key decisions and guiding the future of one of Penzance’s most loved venues. We’re especially interested in candidates with expertise in HR, Health & Safety, Marketing, Finance, Digital, or Legal fields. Becoming a trustee is deeply rewarding and offers a chance to make a real impact in the local arts community. If you want to get involved, please email us at admin@theacornpenzance.co.uk to find out about the current roles available.

Friends Scheme

You can help secure the future of your local Penzance theatre by becoming a Friend of The Acorn. As a charity operating during these difficult times, we are strengthened by every Friend that joins the Acorn family. Through an annual donation, your Friendship gives us more stability and resilience. Your support will mean we can keep bringing you the wonderfully diverse shows you love; from international bands and theatre performances to comedians and community events. Every Friend enables us to support our local community. Whether that’s through offering discounted theatre space hire to local groups or providing bursaries for children and young people to take part in community classes held at The Acorn. We know your community matters to you.

We are so grateful to everyone who becomes a Friend. Your gift will keep us at the heart of the community for years to come.
As part of The Acorn family, you will receive these great benefits:

  • That wonderful feeling of knowing you are supporting The Acorn to bring you great shows and events, whilst helping the local community.
  • Quarterly Friends’ e-newsletter with exclusive details on shows that are up and coming
  • Weekly What’s On guide by email, or printed when available
  • A pair of tickets to our Artist in Residence dress rehearsal show – a wonderful, intimate night with all The Acorn family (limited tickets on a first-come, first-served basis).

Bronze Friend

Bronze Friend

Equivalent to £3 a month, your annual gift of £36 could allow us to offer our theatre floor space and stage at a subsidised rate for two hours to local community performing arts groups that support children, young adults, and people with additional needs. Or, £36 will cover the power needed to keep our building warm and well-lit during one of our fantastic shows.

Silver Friend

Silver Friend

Equivalent to £5 a month, your annual gift of £60 could fund one bursary place for a term of performing arts classes run at the Acorn, supporting an individual to explore their creativity, connect with their community and enjoy life that bit more! Or, £60 pays for our piano to be tuned, ensuring our performers and you get the best sound experience possible!

Gold Friend

Gold Friend

Equivalent to £10 a month, your annual gift of £120 could allow us to offer the theatre space at a heavily subsidised rate for a charity show. This means more funds can go to the group’s chosen charity, helping improve our local community. For example, the International Women’s Day Charity Cabaret event raises funds for Plan International, West Cornwall Women’s Aid and other charities."
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