Support our transformational venues and artist opportunities.


“A vital pillar of the theatrical ecosystem” – Lidless Theatre


Across our venues we run a year-round artistic programme, with performances, events, development opportunities, residencies, workshops, classes and more.

All of our activity is created with affordability and access in mind.

Since 2008, we have created innovative relationships with landlords and passed on the benefits to some of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists.

Today, less than 30% of Theatre Deli’s income comes from public project funding, but our activity reaches throughout the local artistic communities in Sheffield and London.


A group of three women, one in a Hijab, watch a blonde woman staring straight ahead and illuminated by a giant desk lamp.

Cecilia Gragnani performing "Franca Says No" at ARTivism Festival at Theatre Deli's Broadgate venue. Photo credit: Cam Harle.


“This kind of opportunity is gold-dust for radical art & theatre creators.” – Mushmoss Collective

When you support Theatre Deli you allow us to:

  • Expand our annual residencies, which include support for disabled and underrepresented artists
  • Create in-house productions and festivals
  • Create new programmes, opportunities and employments for artists
  • Put funding directly in the hands of artists through simple, accessible and transparent application processes
  • Increase our sustainability as we move from venue to venue
  • Create community-focused work: Deli Meets, Dementia Friendly Cinema, The Social Model… & More Festival, Improv @ Deli and more.

We recognise our supporters in a variety of ways:

£300 a year (£25 a month)
  • Your name/company name on our Supporter Wall in Sheffield and London
  • Half-price hot drinks in our cafés
£600 a year (£50 a month)
  • Your name/company name on our Supporter Wall in Sheffield and London
  • Half-price hot drinks in our cafés
  • Your name/company name/logo and link to your website on our website and monthly e-shots
  • 4 complimentary tickets a year to be used across any performances (subject to availability)
£900 a year (£75 a month)
  • Your name/company name on our Supporter Wall in Sheffield and London
  • Half-price hot drinks in our cafés
  • Your name/company name/logo and link to your website on our website and monthly e-shots
  • 6 complimentary tickets a year to be used across any performances (subject to availability)
  • Invitation for you and a guest to our annual supporter’s night
  • Theatre Deli T-shirt in your choice of colour (blue, pink, black)
£1,200 a year (£100 a month)
  • Your name/company name on our Supporter Wall in Sheffield and London
  • Half-price hot drinks in our cafés
  • Your name/company name/logo and link to your website on our website and monthly e-shots
  • 12 complimentary tickets a year to be used across any performances (subject to availability)
  • Invitation for you and a guest to our annual supporter’s night
  • Theatre Deli T-shirt in your choice of colour (blue, pink, black)
  • Limited edition 78-card Deli Tarot Deck

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

From £3,000
  • Name a Theatre Deli Residency for a year, with a name of your choice or your company name at any of our venues. 
From £5,000
  • Name a Studio for a year, with a name of your choice or your company name at any of our venues. 
From £7,500
  • Sponsor a in-house Production (be a named co-producer on a Theatre Deli seasonal programme at either our Sheffield or London venues)
From £10,000
  • Sponsor a Season Programme (be a named co-producer on a Theatre Deli seasonal programme at either our Sheffield or London venues)
From £25,000
  • Name our Sheffield Auditorium for a year, with a name of your choice or your company name.
Your support makes all the difference to emerging artists from all kinds of backgrounds, experiences and disciplines.


"We are so very grateful for Deli’s continued support. It is literally game-changing for us on so many levels" – Bunny Productions

Theatre Deli is the trading name of CurvingRoad (registered charity no. 1121987).


A Black man plays guitar in the Deli Bar and Cafe

Designer and Maker Resident Tony Mathias performing as Attilia Music in Theatre Deli's Bar and Cafe at Leadenhall Street.


Banner image: Radhika Aggarwal playing with participants in '"Banding Together" at ARTivism Festival. Photo credit: Cam Harle.