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MIF Commissioning Circle

‘It’s been fantastic, with some amazing, memorable commissions – everything we hoped for and more. We feel privileged to have been a part of it all’ Valerie Torevell, MIF Commissioning Circle

The MIF Commissioning Circle brings you to the very heart of the Festival’s mission of producing, presenting and promoting ambitious new works of art.

In the run-up to each Festival, the MIF Commissioning Circle follows the development of several Festival projects from commission to fruition. Members of the circle meet the artists and discuss their work with them at close quarters, enjoying exclusive updates as each project grows from its initial idea into an MIF world premiere. Invitations to dress rehearsals, preview performances, special dinners, pre- and post-show parties and other unique events will help you forge a closer relationship with these specific works and with the Festival as a whole – taking you to the centre of the creative process.

Benefits of joining the MIF Commissioning Circle include:

  • The opportunity to attend up to four exclusive Commissioning Circle events with John McGrath, MIF’s CEO & Artistic Director, and up to two private dinners, hosted by John McGrath with MIF artists presenting their MIF Commissioning Circle commissions
  • Personal invitations to attend dress rehearsals, previews, premieres and after-show parties for every MIF Commissioning Circle commission
  • Named acknowledgement and recognition on the MIF website, in the programmes for MIF commissions and in the MIF19 brochure
  • Personal invitations for you and a guest to the first MIF19 announcement in autumn 2018 and the official MIF19 launch in spring 2019, plus a confidential run-through of the programme
  • Exclusive invitations to other pre-Festival gatherings with MIF donors and the MIF team
  • Personal invitations for you and a guest to the MIF19 VIP First Night Party, an additional MIF19 after-show party and at least one further supporters’ event during MIF19
  • A personal invitation for you and a guest to the MIF Chairman’s Brunch during MIF19
  • Tickets for MIF commissions up to a value of £500, with a bespoke priority ticketing service and support from a dedicated Account Manager to help plan your Festival itinerary
  • Complimentary programmes for every show you attend and a copy of the MIF19 brochure sent to your home
  • Access to exclusive MIF events, such as previews and artist Q&As
  • The chance to attend one national or international MIF touring show

To become a member of the MIF Commissioning Circle, we suggest making a minimum donation of £10,000, either as a one-off payment or in instalments. As MIF is a registered charity, all but £925 of your donation will be eligible for Gift Aid – which increases the value of your gift to us by 25%.

For more information please contact Jenny Mungall, MIF Development Director, +44 (0)161 817 4516 or jenny.mungall@mif.co.uk

MIF19 Commissioning Circle
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members of the Commissioning Circle for MIF19.

Tom & Jo Bloxham
Tony & Jane Elliot
Caroline & Andrew Jackson
Stephen & Jane Sorrell
Richard Thomas
Martyn & Valerie Torevell
John Williams
Peter & Judy Folkman
Jon & Rebecca Drape
Colin Ofand