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Musical theatre AR304

Musical theatre is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Arts categoryand the Performing art subcategory.

303 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.15% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(musical theatre|musicals)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 140 0.17%
£10k - £100k 111 0.17%
£100k - £250k 11 0.06%
£250k - £500k 4 0.04%
£500k - £1m 5 0.09%
£1m - £10m 10 0.13%
Over £10m 3 0.16%
Total 284 0.15%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 247 0.15%
oscr 41 0.16%
ccni 15 0.21%
Total 303 0.15%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE [Charity number: 1060458]
WMC aims to create a special place which will provide a focal point for the unique culture, identity and talents of Wales though the creation of a world class showcase for musicals, opera, dance, exhibitions, entertainment and education in a millennium landmark, with long lasting benefits for the whole community.
£15,640,632
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE LIMITED [Charity number: 500408]
Maintain and develop the Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. Offer drama, opera, ballet, musicals, comedy, variety, pantomime and arthouse / mainstream films. Increase engagement with performing arts and with heritage of these listed buildings through innovative learning and interpretation programmes.
£11,132,370
THE AES TRING PARK SCHOOL TRUST [Charity number: 1040330]
The provision of advancement in general education and specialised performing arts training in dance, drama, musical theatre and music. Training will also cover other forms of theatre, performance, art and any other subjects considered likely to assist students desiring to follow a career in or connected with the arts, colleges and universities specialising in similar subjects.
£10,469,132
THE NORTHAMPTON THEATRES TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1075741]
Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
£8,724,512
Grand Opera House Trust [Charity number: NI104605]
The Grand Opera House Trust promotes, maintains, improves and advances the education of the public of Northern Ireland in the arts at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, presenting an outstanding and varied programme of arts, including musicals, ballet, opera, drama, comedy, dance, family shows and pantomime. We support local amateur and professional production companies as well as striving to attract world class theatrical productions to our renowned stage in Belfast and deliver the highest quality artistic productions in an accessible way to the public of Northern Ireland. Careful consideration is given to the accessibility of the theatre to ensure that it is accessible for all, including those from disadvantaged areas and those requiring assistance to attend the theatre. We have an “Access for All Scheme” which includes assisted and relaxed performances and provide circa 3,000 complimentary companion seats to those who require essential assistance to encourage customers with a disability to attend the theatre. In addition to the education of audiences through high quality theatrical performances Grand Opera House Trust provides education and outreach programmes involving schools, community groups and individuals, including workshops, professional classes, talks/seminars and demonstrations. Through its education and outreach programmes the Trust extends the range and reach of its work, often working with disadvantaged communities, and nurtures new talent and skills via participation in our outreach programmes e.g. the Summer Youth Project. The Grand Opera House is an historic listed building. The historic nature of the 1895 Frank Matcham theatre plays an important role in the educational aspect of our work via the promotion of the history and heritage of the theatre and its important role in the life of the city.
£8,064,596
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited [Charity number: SC017315]
2.1 The company will promote, advance and further Charitable Purposes primarily by:- 2.1.1 leasing, owning, constructing, managing and maintaining a theatre (or theatres). 2.1.2 encouraging and creating opportunities to create, produce, promote, stage and showcase performances (whether theatre, musicals, drama, opera, dance or any other form) for/to the public at fair and reasonable prices, and in doing so produce and promote local and Scottish work as well as presenting performances and productions from international companies and individuals whether in Dundee or elsewhere (including touring internationally, work created by the Company in Dundee). 2.1.3 working with others in the sphere of arts and culture. 2.1.4 recognising the wider educational, community and social benefits that can be achieved through arts and culture activities and delivering and collaborating on such activities. and 2.1.5 providing opportunities for training in and the study of arts and culture.
£3,635,576
BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE (ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS) LIMITED [Charity number: 1022754]
The presentation of performances to a paid attendance of theatregoers.Performances comprised of Musicals, Pantomine, Variety, Ballet, Children's Theatre and Drama.
£3,514,502
MAYFLOWER ACADEMY LIMITED [Charity number: 1194797]
Mayflower Academy Limited, trading as MAST Mayflower Studios, is a multi-art form cultural hub presenting and producing theatre, dance, musicals, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, spoken word, visual arts and family shows. We are community-led, with engagement and consultation at the heart of everything we do.
£2,490,483
Tron Theatre Ltd [Charity number: SC012081]
2.1 The Company shall promote, advance and further Charitable Purposes primarily by:- 2.1.1 leasing, owning, constructing, managing and maintaining a theatre (or theatres). 2.1.2 encouraging and creating opportunities to create, produce, promote, stage and showcase performances, entertainment and exhibitions (whether theatre, musicals, drama, opera, dance, television, film, painting or any other form) for/to the public, and in doing so produce and promote local and Scottish work as well as presenting performances and productions from international companies and individuals whether in Glasgow or elsewhere (including touring nationally and internationally). 2.1.3 working with others in the sphere of arts and culture. 2.1.4 recognising the wider educational, community and social benefits that can be achieved through arts and culture activities and delivering and collaborating on such activities. and 2.1.5 providing opportunities for training in the study of arts and culture
£1,831,970
BRITISH YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE [Charity number: 1103076]
BYMT is the UK's national organisation providing musical theatre activities for young people across the UK. It is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Its core programme links young people from their local/regional productions into formal training at drama school or conservatoire. BYMT also run a variety of other open access projects, courses and schools workshops.
£1,548,609

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE LITTLE THEATRE DONNINGTON SOCIETY [Charity number: 518484]
Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society at present performing five annual shows. Shows include pantomimes, plays, musicals and concert style shows (operatic/musicals).
£23,285
GEOIDS MUSICAL THEATRE [Charity number: 1128763]
Theatrical productions, concerts, workshops
£517
CLOUD NINE MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP [Charity number: 1201649]
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF MUSICAL THEATRE (SINGING, DANCING AND ACTING) AND TECHNICAL SHOW PRODUCTION, INCLUDING SOUND AND LIGHTING, STAGE MANAGEMENT AND BACKSTAGE ACTIVITIES AND TO STAGE A VARIETY OF THEATRICAL WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
TOPS ON STAGE [Charity number: 1150139]
TOPS on Stage provide management and find raising support to Thurrock Operatic Society in order that local citizens may enjoy all forms of musical theatre. The fund raising efforts of the charity help to support the broad challenges and opportunities in musical theatre making participation and viewing accessible by all. In particular, we encourage and support the development of young people
£35,326
ARGOSY PLAYERS [Charity number: 266728]
Amateur Dramatics- straight plays, musicals and pantomimes, staged variously at the Compass Theatre, Ickenham, and the Winston Churchill Hall, Ruislip. The pantomime always has one performance that is free to local deserving groups. Club members also act as unpaid volunteers to run the facilities at the Compass Theatre. The Club is a member of the Hillingdon Arts Association & NODA.
£712
BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA [Charity number: 1150335]
The Orchestra will general 3 public concerts each year. Concert proceeds may go to another charity (e.g. previously St Peter's Hospice and Save The Children have been chosen). Additionally the Orchestra may provide players from its sections to perform in groups for school musicals and other public events during the course of the year.
£15,026
JAIDES STAGE STUDIOS LIMITED [Charity number: 1124316]
The charity's main objective is, subject to funding, to offer free places in ballet, tap, street dance, modern jazz, theatre craft, gymnastics, cheerl;eading and musical theatre.
£22,266
ST PAULS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY [Charity number: 507872]
Performing musicals and concerts.Holding social activities.
£2,348
BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE (ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS) LIMITED [Charity number: 1022754]
The presentation of performances to a paid attendance of theatregoers.Performances comprised of Musicals, Pantomine, Variety, Ballet, Children's Theatre and Drama.
£3,514,502
DUNSTABLE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY ("DMTC") [Charity number: 1180255]
We present musical theatre to audiences in south Bedfordshire. We are open to anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in musical theatre. We hold various activities throughout the year to enable us to perform at the professional theatre in Dunstable. We use these activities to subsidise that performance so that cost should not be a barrier to anyone wishing to join in our activities.
£2,500

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024