Support Us

Become a friend of the Lyric and be a vital part of our incredible story. Together we can change lives in ways we haven’t yet imagined.

At the multi award-winning Lyric Theatre, we believe in the power of people, creativity, and cultural talent. Through time and financial support, we invite you to become a champion for the Lyric Theatre’s extensive community and invest in the future potential of our actors, writers, creatives, young people, and citizens.

We’re a not-for-profit theatre that is proud to be a charity. On top of ticket sales, we need to raise a further £2m a year to keep our doors open – to allow anyone to be able to experience, make and benefit from amazing theatre.

Supporting the Lyric Theatre is an investment in the cultural life of Northern Ireland; in its talent and international reputation. There are lots of ways you can help.

The Lyric Theatre acknowleges the support of our Principal Sponsors, Trusts, Foundations, and Project Funders, in Kind Support, plus thousands of generous donors like you. Thank You.

Principal Sponsors

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Core Funder of the Lyric Theatre

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Core Funder of the Lyric Theatre
Belfast City Council Core Funder of the Lyric Theatre

Belfast City Council

Core Funder of the Lyric Theatre

Grants, Foundations and Project Funders

Future Screens ArtWork Scheme; Creation of Scenic Construction Apprentice Role

Future Screens

ArtWork Scheme; Creation of Scenic Construction Apprentice Role
Arts & Business NI

Arts & Business NI
The Ireland Funds Supported through the Heart of the Community Fund

The Ireland Funds

Supported through the Heart of the Community Fund
British Council Northern Ireland Connections through Culture; partnership with Rage Productions, Mumbai

British Council Northern Ireland

Connections through Culture; partnership with Rage Productions, Mumbai
The Mackintosh Foundation Technical Theatre Apprentice Scheme; Funds Assistant Production Manager

The Mackintosh Foundation

Technical Theatre Apprentice Scheme; Funds Assistant Production Manager
Theatre Artists Fund Creative Workforce Pilot Project; Funds Costume Assistant Role

Theatre Artists Fund

Creative Workforce Pilot Project; Funds Costume Assistant Role
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Rural Affairs Supporting our Creative Learning Eco-Project Schools Tour

Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Rural Affairs

Supporting our Creative Learning Eco-Project Schools Tour
FinTru Supporting the delivery our Drama Studio bursaries for those entering into third level education

FinTru

Supporting the delivery our Drama Studio bursaries for those entering into third level education
The Dead Rabbit Supporting our Fundraising efforts in America and an American Friend of the Lyric

The Dead Rabbit

Supporting our Fundraising efforts in America and an American Friend of the Lyric
The National Lottery Community Foundation NI Dormant Accounts NI Recipient

The National Lottery Community Foundation NI

Dormant Accounts NI Recipient
The Fishmongers' Trust Support for Drama Studio participants through Bursaries

The Fishmongers' Trust

Support for Drama Studio participants through Bursaries
Tourism Ireland Supporting touring 'Agreement' in 2024

Tourism Ireland

Supporting touring 'Agreement' in 2024
Queen's University Belfast Support for 'Agreement' in 2024

Queen's University Belfast

Support for 'Agreement' in 2024
Irish American Partnership Supporting Lyric fundraising in U.S.A.

Irish American Partnership

Supporting Lyric fundraising in U.S.A.
Backstage Trust Supporting our LED lighting upgrade across the theatre

Backstage Trust

Supporting our LED lighting upgrade across the theatre