1889 Circle
In 1889, Clapham Library was opened – a public space for discovery, learning and storytelling. 136 years later, Clapham Library has moved but this beautiful redbrick building remains a space for the very same thing.
Since 1889, this beautiful redbrick building has been a space for discovery, learning and storytelling. In 2013, after a seven-year campaign, it became Omnibus Theatre—your creative home.
Thanks to our 1889 Circle, we refurbished the ground floor in 2019, invested in accessible programming, and became the only Fringe Theatre with royal patronage from the Duke of Edinburgh. But our 136-year-old building needs love.
We're relaunching the 1889 Circle to open up the foyer, add soundproofing for more simultaneous events, and refurbish the loos. Help us keep this cultural lifeline thriving!
Join us and pledge £1,889
Your support will:
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Maintain our historic building
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Keep tickets affordable
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Fund new writing and emerging talent
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Deliver more outreach and youth programmes
EVERY POUND MATTERS
Your donation keeps the lights on, the stories told, and the community thriving.
To join the 1889 Circle, we are asking for donation pledges of £1,889. You can join as an individual, or with friends and family, splitting the cost between four people.
For further information, please contact:
Artistic Director, Marie McCarthy marie.mccarthy@omnibus-clapham.org
Executive Director, Bridget Kalloushi: executivedirector@omnibus-clapham.org
All members of the 1889 Circle will receive the following benefits:
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Invitations to special VIP events
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A seat in our auditorium named after you
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Recognition of your support on our donor wall
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Six complimentary tickets to productions at Omnibus Theatre (per pledge)
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Invitations to exclusive 1889 circle VIP events
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Regular Supporters’ email newsletters
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Priority booking to select events, including our popular ‘In Conversation With’ series
We’re grateful to our current 1889 members, who’s support allows us to develop Omnibus Theatre:
Jenny Sheridan
We are grateful to our founding 1889 members, who have enabled us to achieve some great work:
Peter Samengo-Turner
Ronald Paterson and Grette Elliott
Lucy Macdonald
Genevieve Gilbert
Kitty and Bruce Richardson
Charles Bland
John O’Farrell
Christopher and Caroline Clarke
Sally O’Neill
Alexandra Mclean-Williams
Michael Spitzer
Tony and Win Solway
Robert Edwards
Daniel Dovar and Nina Murdoch
Pam Alexander and Roger Booker
Lord Michael Cashman
Clare Gore-Langton
Jeannette Miller
Ian Calder
Mark Bayley CBE