#SaveBaronsCourtTheatre
Donate now to our Seats Campaign
Our beloved Barons Court Theatre is at risk of closure, and we urgently need your help.
Only 6 Weeks Left to Keep Our Doors Open!
For over 30 years, Barons Court Theatre has brought unforgettable shows to the heart of Hammersmith and Fulham, creating a welcoming creative place for our community and platform for emerging artists.
But our beloved theatre seats, which have welcomed thousands of you over the years, are now worn out and in urgent need of replacement.
The council has mandated that we replace our seats and risers by October 31, 2024—less than two months from now—or risk shutting down.
Without this essential upgrade, we may have to close our doors for good.
Why We Need Your Help –
2 Months to Secure Our Future
When we took over the theatre in late 2021, we knew we’d face challenges, but we were determined to secure a future for Barons Court Theatre. We've worked hard to keep the doors open and maintain our space for the next generation of theatre makers and audiences.
Unfortunately, after countless meetings, extended email conversations, repeat site visits, and multiple phone calls with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), we received an unexpected improvement notice from the council.
The notice states that we must we replace our seats and risers by October 31, 2024—less than two months from now—or risk shutting down.
The cost of this project is £23,802.75, covering demolition and removal of our current risers, new seating, tiered risers, and a refresh of the paint throughout the auditorium and dressing rooms. We have made it explicitly clear to LBHF that this renovation is far beyond our financial resources.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve already raised almost £8,000, but we’re running out of time to reach our goal.
We receive no financial support from the council or any other sources, so we are turning to you—our loyal community—to help us raise the remaining funds needed to secure our future.
How You Can Make a Difference—
Donate Before Time Runs Out!
1. Sponsor a Seat: £500
Leave your mark on Barons Court Theatre by sponsoring a seat. Your name, or your company’s name, will be proudly displayed on one of our new seats, a lasting tribute to your support.
2. Take Home a Piece of History: £150
Own a piece of Barons Court history by purchasing one of our original seats. These charming 1930s seats have seen countless performances and will provide character to your home or office, or workplace.
3. Contribute to Our Seats Fund: Any Amount
Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Your contribution will directly fund the new seats, risers, paint, fabric, wood, labor, and signage.
Donate Now to Keep Our Doors Open
Choose Your Contribution:
How You Can Make a Difference—
Only 2 Months to Save Barons Court Theatre!
We’re on a tight deadline.
Without your help, Barons Court Theatre is at risk of closure.
Please consider donating today and sharing our campaign with friends, family, and colleagues.
Together, we can ensure that this theatre remains a vital part of our community.
Donate today and use #SaveBaronsCourtTheatre on socials to spread the word!
Please support Barons Court Theatre
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Other Ways to Support Us
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Write To Your Local Councillor: Do you live in Hammersmith and Fulham? Please write to your councillors to express your support for Barons Court Theatre and concern for our future. Find our West Kensington councillors here.
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Donate Replacement Seats: If you have spare seats that we can use temporarily while we fundraise for our renovation, please let us know.
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Donate Materials or Expertise: If you can help with construction or sponsor materials, we’d love to hear from you. We have picture of what we want; could you or your company help us?
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Share Your Fundraising Experience: Have experience with capital projects or working with LBHF? Let us buy you a coffee and chat!
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Join Our Board: Do you share our passion for supporting artists and creating a cultural hub for our community? We'd love to hear from local LBHF residents and folks who have skills and expertise that could help us create a bright, sustainabile future for Barons Court Theatre.
Thank You
To everyone who has already donated or helped in other ways, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support has already brought us almost £8,000 closer to our goal.
With your help, we can meet this critical deadline and continue to bring brilliant theatre to our community for years to come.
Big Hugs,
Sharon and Leo xx
Many thanks to everyone who already bought a seat:
Angela Hyde (The Audience Club)
Vanessa and Alastair Hammerton