Law firm announces second production sponsorship at the Almeida
London's Almeida theatre has announced that its newest corporate sponsor, law firm Pinsent Masons, will continue their support of the theatre as Production Sponsors of Charlotte Jones' latest play.
The world premiere of The Lightning Play will run from 9th November, 2006 until 6th, January 2007 and will be directed by Anna Mackmin.
Pinsent Masons is a full service commercial law firm, distinguished by its depth of knowledge, experience and commitment to specialist market sectors. The firm is top fifteen ranked in the UK, internationally ranks in the Global 100 and is one of London's top fifty largest law firms, with over 500 staff working in London.
Martin Roberts, London-based Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons, commented: "We are delighted to continue our relationship with the Almeida Theatre following our successful sponsorship of the well received production of The Late Henry Moss earlier this year. The firm remains committed to investing in the arts and is also delighted to have obtained Arts and Business funding for a community based initiative - working with the Almeida in conjunction with local Islington schools."
Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of the Almeida's board, emphasised the significance of the sponsorship for the theatre: "We are delighted that Pinsent Masons have decided to continue their association with the Almeida Theatre as Production Sponsors of The Lightning Play. Their commitment will enable the theatre to plan for the future with security, and shows a strategic foresight and understanding of the potential that long term partnership can offer. We are also delighted to have won an Arts and Business New Partners grant to support Pinsent Masons' new corporate responsibility, which will build further links with our shared local community."
Pinsent Masons and the Almeida Theatre have received an investment from Arts & Business New Partners to further develop their creative partnership. Arts & Business New Partners is funded by Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
London's Almeida theatre has announced that its newest corporate sponsor, law firm Pinsent Masons, will continue their support of the theatre as Production Sponsors of Charlotte Jones' latest play.
The world premiere of The Lightning Play will run from 9th November, 2006 until 6th, January 2007 and will be directed by Anna Mackmin.
Pinsent Masons is a full service commercial law firm, distinguished by its depth of knowledge, experience and commitment to specialist market sectors. The firm is top fifteen ranked in the UK, internationally ranks in the Global 100 and is one of London's top fifty largest law firms, with over 500 staff working in London.
Martin Roberts, London-based Managing Partner of Pinsent Masons, commented: "We are delighted to continue our relationship with the Almeida Theatre following our successful sponsorship of the well received production of The Late Henry Moss earlier this year. The firm remains committed to investing in the arts and is also delighted to have obtained Arts and Business funding for a community based initiative - working with the Almeida in conjunction with local Islington schools."
Rick Haythornthwaite, Chair of the Almeida's board, emphasised the significance of the sponsorship for the theatre: "We are delighted that Pinsent Masons have decided to continue their association with the Almeida Theatre as Production Sponsors of The Lightning Play. Their commitment will enable the theatre to plan for the future with security, and shows a strategic foresight and understanding of the potential that long term partnership can offer. We are also delighted to have won an Arts and Business New Partners grant to support Pinsent Masons' new corporate responsibility, which will build further links with our shared local community."
Pinsent Masons and the Almeida Theatre have received an investment from Arts & Business New Partners to further develop their creative partnership. Arts & Business New Partners is funded by Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.