Mouse Trap Theatre

As part of our Individual Giving scheme you will be given the opportunity to see our work in action.  When you become a Theatre Guardian you will receive termly invitations to see shows, so you can see how your generosity has helped the young people we reach - and give the magic of theatre back to you! 

Appropriate to your level of giving, you will receive invitations to special events, as well as a complimentary pairs of tickets to see top West End shows with the young people that you help to support.   

This term’s theatre offers take in an exciting range of venues and productions - from the new production of Prisoner of 2nd Avenue at the Vaudeville Theatre, Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre as well as other great opportunities to see our work in action. 

For a full listing of events please click to enlarge the icon below:

We greatly appreciate the much valued support of our Theatre Guardians, who have helped our charity reach more young people than ever before – over 25,000 individuals over the past two years - at a difficult financial time. By becoming a Theatre Guardian we hope to see you at the theatre soon to say thank you in person.

If you are interested in becoming a Theatre Guardian please contact Tracy Burke on 020 7632 4113.  With so many ways to give your support it couldn't be easier to become a Theatre Guardian; continual giving through direct debit; one off online payments; applying by post; over the phone.

Please note that tickets may only be available at short notice and with limited availability.

On the 8^th June Mousetrap Theatre Projects launched a new series of events called Unscripted.  This series features award-winning theatre artists speaking informally about their work. Our first event was with the outstanding director of theatre, film and opera, Phyllida Lloyd, and the brilliant writer/playwright Catherine Johnson talking about their collaboration on the musical and film Mamma Mia.  Please look out for the next exciting event.  

Whether you are an existing Theatre Guardian or you are a new friend of Mousetrap, we would love for you to join us for this exciting evening.  Tickets are limited, so if you are interested in attending please let us know soon as tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.  If you are not yet a Theatre Guardian but would like to be kept updated of upcoming Unscripted events please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Mousetrap Theatre Projects is a theatre education charity founded in 1997 with a remit is to open up the world of theatre to disadvantaged young people who would otherwise not have access to it.  Each year we take 12,000+ young people (aged 11 – 18) to outstanding theatre productions across London with best seats at £5 through 16 education, access and audience development programmes.  Funds generated from these event wills support our work with these young people.
 

Previous Special Events

Sister Act's Star Turn for Mousetrap

On Monday, 1st June, 170 friends of Mousetrap Theatre Projects attended a special evening at the London Palladium to see the new musical, Sister Act, and support our work with Special Needs Schools.

The evening led off with a festive Pimms Reception in the beautiful Cinderella Bar.  Following the performance, with champagne in hand, guests watched a short film on our work with pupils with special needs – focusing on The Lion King matinee and an in-school workshop at Tuke School in Southwark.

Lord Dalmeny of Sotheby’s then auctioned some fantastic theatre-related items, including sponsorship of one of our Special Needs Schools’ programmes, with his usual aplomb and great humour. We were delighted that the stars of the show were able to join us briefly at the reception where guests were treated to canapés and further champagne, before leaving with a special gift from Polo Ralph Lauren.

The event raised more than £38,000 to support Theatre Journeys for Special Needs Schools for 2009 – 2010. We hope to reach 2,000 young people with learning and physical disabilities, offering exceptional access to top theatre and free in-school workshops for young people who rarely take part in cultural activities. Thank you to everyone who attended the Gala, donated and bid in the auction – we are most appreciative of your support.

Special thanks to our sponsor Polo Ralph Lauren and to everyone at the London Palladium who made it such a special evening for all of us.