BECOMEA FRIEND

Stay close to the heart of the Drama

2016 Renewal and application form

*The Prelude Friend must be present as tickets are non transferable. Selected seating areas include Rows F, G & H in the Circle and the Circle Boxes.

PRELUDE FRIENDS — ¤80Wexford Festival Opera is

committed to making a timeless

art form accessible to new

generations by offering a limited

number of Prelude Friendships

to anyone under 35 and full-

time students. As part of their

introduction to the Festival,

Prelude Friends can purchase two

tickets for each of the main stage

productions at a highly reduced

rate of ¤20 or ¤35.

If you’re an existing Friend, why

not share your passion with

young opera lovers by presenting

them with Prelude Friendship?

Benefits include: • Prelude Friends can purchase two tickets for each of the main stage productions at ¤35 for an upper circle seat (a 60% reduction on the regular price) or a discounted rate of ¤20 for a circle box seat.

• An opportunity to purchase two Friends’ Party, Buffet or Lunch tickets at the reduced price of ¤15 each.

• Invitations to Friends’ Recitals, the ‘In Conversation’ series of talks and other events throughout the year in Dublin, London and Europe.

• The opportunity to join the Friends’ exclusive Opera Tour. • Access to the exclusive Friends’ area of the website with behind-the-scenes updates and festival news.

• Name listed in the Festival Programme as a Prelude Friend.• Complimentary Festival Programme, Friends’ Pin and Loyalty Card.

* The Prelude Friend must be present as tickets are non-transferable. Seats are available in selected seating areas only, including Rows G and H in the Circle and Circle Boxes F & C. Subject to availability. Must be purchased before 1 September 2016.

ENSEMBLE FRIENDS — ¤185For over sixty years Wexford

Festival Opera has flourished

thanks to a wonderful

combination of pride, passion and

patronage. It simply could not

continue without the generous

support of our Friends.

Our Ensemble Friends are at the

heart of the Festival, bringing the

warmth and camaraderie that

make it such a special event and

ensuring the future of Wexford as

an international opera destination.

Express your love for Wexford

Festival Opera by becoming an

Ensemble Friend and enjoy an

unforgettable experience.

Benefits include: • Priority Booking, including the opportunity to purchase up to 6 tickets per performance.

• Invitations to Friends’ Recitals, the ‘In Conversation’ series of talks and other events throughout the year in Dublin, London and Europe.

• The opportunity to join the Friends’ exclusive Opera Tour. • 4 complimentary tickets to your choice of Friends’ Parties, Buffets & Lunches during the Festival.

• Opportunity to avail of special ticketing offers exclusively available to Friends during the priority booking period.

• Access to the exclusive Friends’ area of the website, with behind-the-scenes updates and festival news.

• Complimentary Festival Programme, Friends’ Pin and Loyalty Card.• Named listing in the Festival Programme as an Ensemble Friend.• Access to the exclusive daytime Friends’ Lounge in The National Opera House during the Festival.

ARIA FRIENDS — ¤500

Aria Friends support our work by

providing opportunities for a range

of young singers, from members

of the chorus to principal singers.

The support you provide ensures

the continued development of

both Irish and international talent,

securing the future of Wexford

Festival Opera as one of the

world’s leading companies.

Each year an Aria Friends of Wexford Festival Opera Bursary

is awarded to an emerging

artist on the closing night of

the Festival.

Additional benefits to Ensemble membership as an Aria Friend include: • Priority Booking, including the opportunity to purchase up to 8 tickets per performance.

• Invitations to Friends’ Recitals, the ‘In Conversation’ series of talks and other events throughout the year in Dublin, London and Europe.

• The opportunity to join the Friends’ exclusive Opera Tour. • 6 complimentary tickets to your choice of Friends’ Parties, Buffets & Lunches during the Festival.

• The opportunity to nominate an artist of your choice for the Aria Friends of Wexford Festival Opera Bursary.

• Recognition as supporters of the Chorus of Wexford Festival Opera.• Opportunity to avail of special ticketing offers exclusively available to Friends during the priority booking period.

BRAVURA FRIENDS — ¤2,000

The benefactors that enable our

productions to prosper, Bravura Friends provide special support

for one production each year,

helping to maintain the highest

possible standards of artistic

programming. In becoming a

Bravura Friend, your generous

gift helps secure the future of the

Festival and plays a vital part in

our success.

Additional benefits to Aria membership as a Bravura Friend include: • Priority Booking, with no restrictions on the number of tickets per performance.• Invitations to Friends’ Recitals, the ‘In Conversation’ series of talks and other events throughout the year in Dublin, London and Europe.

• The opportunity to join the Friends’ exclusive Opera Tour. • An invitation to a private reception with key members of the artistic team during the Festival.

• Invitations to special receptions at the Friends’ Recitals in Dublin and London.• 10 complimentary tickets to your choice of Friends’ Parties, Buffets & Lunches during the Festival.

• An Invitation to the VIP interval drinks reception during the Festival.• Recognition as the philanthropic supporters of one Wexford Festival Opera production each year.

TRANSFORMATIONAL GIVING

At Wexford Festival Opera we continually strive to bring to life operatic discoveries and champion new talent. We work closely with our most generous supporters to explore new opportunities and directions.

To find out how you can become more involved, contact Anna Bates (anna@wexfordopera.com).

Donor recognition at this level includes:

Up to ¤5,000Teatro Supporter – ¤1,000 (includes a

seat endowed in Wexford Opera House)ShortWork Director Sponsor – ¤3,000

Cast and Artist Sponsors – ¤5,000

At the ¤10,000 levelOur supporters may wish to support the Festival by Sponsoring a Conductor or

by listing as a ShortWork Patron

At the ¤15,000 levelWexford Festival Opera supporters have

the opportunity to become the soleSponsor of a Main Stage Director

At the ¤25,000 levelWe are pleased to offer the opportunity

to supporters to become a named Presenting Patron

of an Evening Opera

At the ¤50,000 levelAs a remarkable opportunity to influence Wexford Festival Opera supporters may

wish to become the Named Sponsor

of the Wexford Festival Chorus

At the ¤100,000 levelMajor donors may wish to make a single or multi-year commitment

to become theNamed Sponsor

of the Wexford Festival Orchestra

At the ¤250,000 levelPhilanthropists are invited to discuss the

opportunity to become the solePresenting Patron of one of

Wexford’s Main Stage Productions

Please enter your membership plus any voluntary gifts in the box above.

WHAT TYPE OF FRIEND ARE YOU?O Prelude Friend (under 35 years of age) ¤80 O Ensemble Friend ¤185

O Aria Friend ¤500 O Bravura Friend ¤2,000

Name: Surname:

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VOLUNTARY GIFTS

I would also like to make an additional gift to Wexford Festival Trust in the sum of ¤

Gifts can be made in a tax advantageous way through our Irish, UK, US and Canadian Charitable Trusts:• The tax advantage on gifts given to Wexford Festival Trust by Irish donors directly benefits Wexford

Festival Opera, making your gift go even further.• To make your gift through our UK Trust, please make the cheque payable to “Wexford Festival Trust”.• To make your gift tax effective in the US, please make the cheque payable to “The American Ireland

Fund” and make reference to Wexford Festival Opera.• To make your gift tax effective in Canada, please make the cheque payable to “The Ireland Funds of

Canada” and make reference to Wexford Festival Opera.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

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O I would like to pay my subscription by direct debit.

Please send me a direct debit form ¤

O I enclose a cheque payable to ‘Wexford Festival Trust’

O Please debit my: Mastercard Visa Visa Debit Laser

O Card number:

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Name (as it appears on card):

For more information contact Anna Bates by email: anna@wexfordopera.com or by phone:

+353 53 916 3525. Memberships can be completed online at wexfordopera.com, or by returning this

form by email, or by post to Wexford Festival Opera, Friends Office, The National Opera House, High

Street, Wexford Y35 FEP3.

The National Opera House

High Street, Wexford, Ireland Y35 FEP3

Tel: +353 53 912 2400 | Friends: +353 53 916 3525

Callsave: 1850 4 OPERA

friends@wexfordopera.com

Wexfordopera.com

Wexford Festival Trust is a registered Charity in Ireland. Charity Number: CHY 6132.

The Wexford Festival UK Trust is a charitable trust, registered with the UK Charity

Commission: Number: 279665, and is also registered with the Inland Revenue for

the purpose of claiming refunds on gift aid donations.

Photos by Sean O’ Riordan

Wexford Festival Opera 2016 Season: 26 October – 6 November

Herculanum / Vanessa / Maria de Rudenz

Priority Booking for Friends of Wexford Festival Opera

opens on Saturday 27 February 2016

General Booking opens on Saturday 19 March 2016

Save time by renewing online at www.wexfordopera.com/friends