Testimonials

"It's so rare to find a company who can cultivate a rehearsal environment safe enough to reach emotional reserves that you never knew you had whilst still maintaining a sense of fun. In their workshops I've learned a lot and gained new skills whilst improving others. From hand-crafting period costumes to directing awesome trailers - these guys do it all, they are the real deal. They make you want to do the very best you can because you can see how hard they all work and how much their work means to them."
Alistair Faiers, 'Danceny', Dangerous Liaisons (Leamington Spa and tour)

"Being involved with Whole Hog Theatre on their production of Dangerous Liaisons was a very informative experience. Coming to the show with little knowledge of an Assistant Producer's role, they quickly taught me the function of this position in the real theatre world outside university. It has increased my professionalism when dealing with external companies, venues and individuals which is a very useful skill to develop before graduation. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Whole Hog Theatre and I hope to continue my involvement with them on future projects."
Eleanor Horne, Assistant Producer, Dangerous Liaisons (Leamington Spa and tour)

"I am excited by the opportunity this [company] gives for students and young people to learn about processes of adaptation, devising, ensemble work, stagecraft and the mechanics of the production process in terms of booking spaces, marketing, budgeting, scheduling, etc. in a professional context. I'm delighted to see how Whole Hog Theatre's ideas are developing."
Professor Nadine Holdsworth, Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, Warwick University.

Support

How Are We Financed?

Whole Hog Theatre is not subsidised by the government, any arts organisation, or by a friendly theatre-mad billionaire (yet).
We are in the process of applying for funding from a variety of sources, but until we are successful we exist on the ticket sale proceeds from previous projects, the kindness of suppliers, venues and businesses in giving us discounts and support in kind, and the glorious generosity of friends and strangers.

How Can You Help?

We will be posting information about how you can support us here once we have set up the means to do so. Every little helps and every donation is joyfully received. In the meantime, please email admin@wholehogtheatre.com if you would like to offer advice, time, equipment or words of encouragement.

We have now joined easyfundraising - buy online from your favourite shops and they'll donate money to us when you purchase from them. It's a really simple and easy way to support us, and at no extra cost to your own purse strings. Shop and support us here.

Benefactors

This is a list of the individuals and organisations who have given freely of their money, materials and expertise in the past. Without them we simply would not exist. Do have a look at their websites if they have them - many are up to exciting creative things of their own and are well worth exploring.

Warwick University Drama Society (WUDS)	University of Warwick Theatre and Performance Studies Department	University of Warwick Vice Chancellor's Office
National Student Drama Festival (NSDF)	Emmaus (Coventry and Warwickshire)	Kim Porter-Rigg Worn and Washed Fabric
Shaftesbury Trinity Trust	Danny Boon	Junior Cunningham
Freshblood Theatre	Codpiece Theatre	Vanessa Beresford
Ron and Pauline Smale	Eileen and Tim Hoare	Susan Mullen
MAC cosmetics	Louis Moreau	The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation

Princess Mononoke Support:

We received a huge amount of support for our adaptation of Princess Mononoke, see the full list of Kickstarter backers and other supporters here.