Connecting Our Theatre with the Bromley Community
Four years ago, we set out on a mission to make our theatre a true reflection of the diverse and vibrant Bromley community. We are committed to working collaboratively and creatively to welcome, inspire, and engage audiences, volunteers, and local groups.
Our goal is simple: to make the life-changing experience of theatre accessible to everyone. And that doesn’t just mean watching or performing in shows—though those are, of course, at the heart of what we do!
Get Involved – On Stage & Beyond
Theatre is a team effort, and there are dozens of ways to take part beyond acting. From sound, lighting, and costumes to set-building, stage management, front of house, and bar operations, there’s a role for everyone.
But running a theatre is about more than just productions. We also rely on finance and admin, marketing and communications, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and facilities management. If you have skills to share, we’ll find a way to put them to great use at BLT!
Stronger Community Connections
Last year, we appointed Colleen Batson to the Board as our Community Outreach Trustee to lead the charge in strengthening our local partnerships.
Local groups
Over the year, we’ve welcomed local groups including:
U3A, Quest Soul Theatre, CASPA, Bromley Mencap, and Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid
- U3A;
- Quest Soul Theatre;
- CASPA;
- Bromley Mencap;
- Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid; and,
- School groups for theatre tours and performances.
We also helped tackling loneliness through our Monday Meetup, in partnership with the Chatty Café Scheme.
Community activities
Our rehearsal space has become a hub for community activities like: –
- seniors’ discos;
- yoga; and,
- workshops.
We also piloted our first chilled performance in the main auditorium in partnership with Bromley Mencap and CASPA, making theatre more accessible to neuro-diverse audiences.
A Thriving Live Music Scene
Our Sunday Night Music Club has given local musicians a platform to perform on our main stage. We were delighted to receive a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery to invest in new live music equipment, ensuring we can continue to support musical talent from the wider community.
Join Us!
Whether you’re a charity, school, community group, or individual, we’d love to welcome you to BLT.
Theatre has the power to connect, inspire, and transform—and everyone can be a part of it.
📩 Community Groups, Schools & Charities – Contact Colleen Batson
📩 Volunteering Opportunities – click here for more information or contact Simon Tyrrell-Lewis
Fund-raising for Charities
For many years, for every main house show, we’ve given local charities the opportunity to raise vital funds by gifting them tickets to sell for our Preview Night—held just before each main stage production begins.
Here’s how it works
✅ The charity sets its own ticket price
✅ Keeps 100% of the revenue
✅ Everyone enjoys a fantastic night of high-quality theatre!
Charities Taking Part in 2025
📅 January – Bromley Homeless & Bromley Oecumenical Singers
📅 February – Spinnaker Trust & Bromley District Talking News
📅 March – Bromley Foodbank, Amnesty, & Living Well
📅 April – Bromley Welcare
📅 May – Bromley Youth Trust & The Children’s Society
📅 June – Magpie Dance, Mary Dolly Foundation, & 23rd Scouts
📅 July – Child Aid
📅 September – Living Well
📅 October – Spinnaker Trust, Bromley Homeless, Bromley Oecumenical Singers, & The Children’s Society
📅 November – Cleaner Greener & St. Christopher’s
📅 December – The Samaritans
Interested?
If you know a charity that might be interested, we’d love to hear from them! Smaller charities can partner with others to share a fundraising night (see examples above).
Please email Caroline, our Charity Night Plays Co-ordinator.