A Big Top for Let's Circus

by lets-circus in Newcastle upon Tyne

We did it
On 9th May 2015 we successfully raised £3,715 with 62 supporters in 21 days

'The Magpie' will give artists, young people, public & our community a special place to share wonderful experiences. School, Theatre, Home.

by lets-circus in Newcastle upon Tyne

lizwatson99
8th May 2015

Good luck from the treeheads and friends in dorset

paul-t.
6th May 2015

Good Luck for the next few days.

nat-lunatrick
29th April 2015

brand* not bend

nat-lunatrick
29th April 2015

We are getting there. Please please please can we call it "The Iridescent Magpie". If I had £1000 I would pledge that just to bend the tent with this name. Iridescent is a fabulous word.

donna.cheshire
28th April 2015

This will be fantastic:)

trish-abbott
28th April 2015

Good luck!!

diana.paton
27th April 2015

Good luck from me and Kate and Mim.

lets-circus
27th April 2015

Thanks for your support and backing for this project everyone! Helen and I have been humbled by the response so far - not just the donations, but the sharing of posts and the assistance that people have been bringing in sharing the word about our project. It is live, it is going to happen, we are going to have a fantastic, unique facility filled with amazing people, who do amazing things. Thanks so much for jumping on board. Can't wait to welcome you all inside!!

casey.wood
22nd April 2015

Go Magpie go! C & G

jfroment
22nd April 2015

Your rewards are all so tempting! You guys do great stuff and I hope my little bit helps you to do more. I'll look forward to seeing The Magpie one day. Best, James

paul-averley
21st April 2015

Love and Respect

bell-and-bullock-circus-theatre
21st April 2015

Hoping the Magpie takes flight soon!

paul-averley
21st April 2015

Good luck for this very worth while project

zoea
21st April 2015

Good luck. Hope you get the opportunity to bring more circusy joy to other people's lives!

dimitri
20th April 2015

You guys rock!

Jo Edwards
19th April 2015

Good luck reaching your stretch target. Looking forward to circus in a real big top

 

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£20 or more

£20 Reward

A thank you for believing in our project! We'll give you your own star on the side of our bus, or our tent, we're not sure yet. Why? Because you're a star! And we want to leave a mark for you, like you have with us.

£30 or more

£30 Reward

A star in your name, as a supporter of circus. An invitation to reserve a seat at your chosen 2015 performance event. We'll reserve it with a great big star with your name on it. Why? Because you're a star!

£50 or more

£50 Reward

A star in your name, on the side of the tent or our bus. Plus, we invite you to run away with the Circus! Spend the weekend with us, June 6-7, 2015. All day to take part in our programme of circus workshops - toys, aerial, acrobatics, etc AND a reserved seat for performances. We'll hook you up with your chosen teacher/artist at the event so you can get some one on one time as well. They'll help you become an even bigger star. On location in Newcastle @ Green Festival

£100 or more

£100 Reward

A bloody big star on our bus or tent, with your name on it. Plus, we give you Carny Cred. With every £100 pledge we'll give you backstage access for all Let's Circus events inside 'The Magpie'. That means you can slip under the side wall by the sound desk and casually make your way to the side stalls whilst everyone else crams in via the back. If there's a seat there, you can use it. But you've got Carny Cred - you'll know where to find a folding chair from somewhere else in the event and take it to where you need it.

£150 or more

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£150 Reward

As a special supporter, we'll put your name or organisation on a plaque on one of our side poles, and wherever we travel, you'll know that you're still supporting everything that goes on in our tent. The message of your choice will be engraved on this plaque, and you will forever influence the people and projects that take place in 'The Magpie'

£180 or more

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£180 Reward

School? Scout Group? Drama Club? We'll give you a half day circus workshop session with our very own ringmaster! You choose the venue, he'll come to you and share the passion and enthusiasm that has taken him alls round the world as a performer, teacher and circus mentor. www.stevecousins.net

£300 or more

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£300 Reward

A day with your own personal Balloonatic. People have often asked, but he's never quite gone there... But to get behind this crowd funding campaign he's willing to offer one person to have a day with The Balloonatic, one on one, get taught the secrets of balloon inscapology and get inside a balloon. www.theballoonatic.net You'll even receive your own balloon, a bucket of lube and a authentic balloon dog

£750 or more

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£750 Reward

Sponsor a King Pole. Your name and/or message engraved on it forever. Huge accolades via social media A private show at a place of your choice. Kudos to you for supporting such a quirky project Pride in the knowledge that you'll forever be keeping us dry as the rain comes down. OK, so we can't give you that - but you can feel it :)

£1,000 or more

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£1,000 Reward

Team building, Celebration Day, Circus Experience Let us bring a professional educational experience to you and your team. We'll come to your venue and deliver a participation-based experience, with a stimulating, creative, physical activity at its core. Allow us to design the experience around your needs, we'll work with you to develop a memorable occasion, the likes of which your participants will have never done before. Your focus may be a team-building exercise to get your workforce co-operating and solving problems, or a fun-focussed sessions aimed at the families of your team. We'll make it happen, you'll get the great experience. You can expect tight wire walking, learning to unicycle, hula hooping, climbing the trapeze, acrobatic balance and more. We've designed projects of engagement for corporate, education and arts clients all around the world - allow us to do this for you. You'll also be listed as a special gold star sponsor in our tent and on our website and other materials.

£1,200 or more

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£1,200 Reward

Our tent put up for you in your backyard, business or chosen location, available to use by you for three days. Corporate entertainment, hospitality, wedding or party venue - unique, boutique, carny chic.... We'll build it and help you manage the event that you want to put inside it, and come in as a member of your event team to make a great experience for everyone. More than just a marquee hire company, we'll come in and be part of your team, and work together to make your event a success.

£5,000 or more

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£5,000 Reward

Let us brand The Magpie for one year with your name as our prime sponsor. Your name listed in press calls, at live performances, on promotional material, online and via social media. Your name in association with a project that is unique, quirky and cool. We turn heads and draw media wherever we go. We'll share that focus with you. Available to one sponsor only, with mutual agreement - contact us to discuss terms.

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