Supporters of the festival can become Patrons of Newtownabbey Drama Festival. Patronage is valid for one year at at time (1st September to 31st August) and is obtainable on payment of £15.
Patrons will have their names recorded in the Festival programmes, will be invited to attend the Annual General Meeting with full voting rights, and will receive a complimentary ticket for the opening nights of both Festivals.
If you are interested in taking up this offer for the first time or you are a current patron wishing to renew your patronage, please contact the Patrons’ Secretary Drew McConnell.
31 Shorelands
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Carrickfergus
BT38 8FB
Benefits of Patronage
The Committee greatly values the contribution the patrons make to the Festival. Their encouragement and support are vital to its continuing success.
For those who have supported the Festival over the years, but have not yet taken the step to become patrons, there are many advantages to be considered. Among these are:
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The entitlement to one free ticket to both the One-Act and Three-Act Festivals in November and March respectively.
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An invitation to a special annual patrons’ event, which in the past has included guided tours of Sentry Hill and Merville House, also a bus tour of historic sites in Newtownabbey.
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An invitation to attend the AGM of the Festival Committee, where you can vote on any issues which may be of interest to you.
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An invitation to the Mayor’s Reception on the Final Night of the Full Length Festival in March.
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Not bad for an annual subscription of a mere £15!