Polka Theatre Launch Online Auction To Raise Funds For Capital Redevelopment Project

Polka Theatre launch online auction to raise funds for the venue's capital redevelopment project, FUTURE POLKA. The auction will conclude at the Polka Imaginarium Gala dinner on Wednesday 16 May 2018.

Online bidding is now open with an array of amazing prizes including:

· A visit to a Royal Ballet studio rehearsal with Darcey Bussell

· Tickets to the live final of Britain's Got Talent

· A 4-ball round of golf with Lawrence Dallaglio at Beaverbrook Golf Club

· A week's Hideaways Club luxury villa holiday at the destination of your choice, includes access to the Hideaways concierge service

· A master class for two people with BP Portrait Award winning artist Richard Twose at his private studio

· A bespoke poem by acclaimed writer Michael Rosen, including school performances by him and comedian Omid Djalili (both Polka Patrons)

· A week's holiday in an amazing new French chalet with catering included

· Tickets to the sold-out production of King Lear starring Sir Ian McKellan

The online auction closes on 15 May at 12pm. Bidding will re-open at the Gala on 16 May, and will only be available at the venue. If you are unable to attend the Gala, but wish to bid on an item, you can place a proxy (maximum) bid online which will be carried over to the main auction on the evening of the event. You will be contacted after the Gala if your bid has been successful.

For more information or to bid please visit: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/polkaimaginarium

Funds generated from the auction and Polka Imaginarium Gala will go towards supporting FUTURE POLKA, the theatre's initiative for reimagining and developing Polka Theatre for future generations and as a vibrant hub for the local community. The project includes establishing a national centre for Early Years theatre, the opening of Polka's first onsite rehearsal studio, supporting its PolkaLAB professional development programme and improving access throughout the venue to enable greater participation by actors and audience with mobility impairments.

FUTURE POLKA represents an exciting opportunity to ensure the survival of a pioneering, world-class theatre for children and much-loved centre for its local community. As of this week, Polka Theatre has raised nearly 70% of the project's £6.5 million target.

For other giving options visit: https://polkatheatre.com/futurepolka/