Become a Friend of Diverse City

Help remove barriers and make space for more people to take part.

Your monthly support helps us make work in real, practical ways — from the first idea to the moment it reaches an audience.

Join from £5 a month and stand with us as we support artists and shape a fairer theatre.

“This is radical. It’s a blueprint for how work should be done — not perfection, but presence.”

– Claire Hodgson, Joint-Artistic Director.

What Being A Friend Means

Being a Friend of Diverse City is about standing alongside the work — not just watching from the outside.

Your support helps artists develop ideas, build careers, and take up space in an industry that hasn’t always made room for them.

It’s not about perks — it’s about people.

An overhead shot of participants in a circle taking part with Doing Things Differently at Bristol Museum

“It's changed my life. Diverse City has opened up what I thought was possible – for me and the work I make.”

– Harry Bassett, musician and composer

Membership Options

Who takes part in the arts is still shaped by income, background and access — and that gap hasn’t gone away. Diverse City exists to change that.

By becoming a Friend, you’re helping make the work possible — supporting artists, removing barriers, and opening up the performing arts to more people.

Become A Member

Friend £5 – £45 per month

Stay connected. Be part of the journey:

Quarterly updates with artist stories & insights.
First to hear about new work and opportunities to experience it.
Behind-the-scenes insight into how work is made.
Optional recognition as a Friend of Diverse City.
Occasional Friend spotlight.

Supporter £50 – £100 per month

Get closer to the work:

Everything from Friends.
Annual digital mini-zine.
Invitations to selected sharings or previews.
A coffee or smoothie with a member of the team.
A small thank-you item.

Champion £250+ per month

Help drive meaningful change:

Everything from Friends and Supporter.
Invitation to an annual gathering or artist moment.
Tickets to a performance or sharing (where possible).
Programme or website recognition.
Breakfast or lunch with one of the Artistic Directors.

Become A Member

Thank you for standing with us

You’re helping build a performing arts sector where more people can take part, be seen, and thrive.

“It’s only in a project like this, where you are safe and held, that you can go to difficult places with creativity and joy.”

Karen Spicer, Mid Life performer

“Participants arrived as individuals and left as confident leaders and facilitators.”

Jonny Leitch, artist and performer

Help drive meaningful change.

Join a community of people who believe the arts belong to everyone.

Be closer to the work as it develops — not just when it’s finished.

If you have any questions about supporting Diverse City, we would love to hear from you. Connect with us and speak with Georgie, our Development Manager.

Get In Touch with Georgie