The Dukes Welcomes New Sponsors for 2025 Park Show

The Dukes Welcomes Waters and Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes & Lancaster University as Sponsors for The Wizard of Oz

The Dukes Theatre is delighted to announce that Waters & Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes and Lancaster University have joined as proud sponsors of this year’s summer spectacle and Park Show, The Wizard of Oz, running from 18th July to 24th August.

The support from these esteemed local institutions is a testament to their dedication to enriching Lancaster’s cultural landscape and providing valuable opportunities for the community to engage with the arts.  

Waters & Atkinson’s Director, Damien Sissons says: “Waters and Atkinson is delighted to sponsor The Dukes. We value the way the arts bring people together. Our sponsorship helps keep live performances going, and in particular, Play in the Park is an absolute jewel we can all be proud of. We’re pleased to play a part in making the community a more enjoyable place.”  

Waters & Atkinson provide accountancy services to all types of companies, businesses and individuals from Lancaster, Morecambe and the rest of the country. They are a full service accountancy firm working with clients across all sectors. To complement their general accountancy services, they offer business development and specialist tax advice too.

For further information about Waters & Atkinson, visit:  https://watersandatkinson.co.uk/services/  

Oakmere Homes comments that: “Oakmere is delighted to sponsor The Dukes Theatre, contributing to the investment in the future of both theatre and the local community”.

Oakmere has been creating outstanding homes in Cumbria and Lancashire for over four decades, earning a prestigious reputation for quality and sophistication. They understand the importance of designing homes that complement their surroundings, Oakmere is dedicated to building in the best locations, offering spacious, sustainable, and energy-efficient homes.  

For further information about Oakmere Homes, visit:  https://www.oakmerehomes.co.uk/  

Lancaster University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement, Sarah Kemp says: “We are delighted to be supporting The Dukes’ Summer Show this year which has become an unmissable mainstay of the Lancaster calendar. The Wizard of Oz is set to be a fantastic performance, and will once again demonstrate the rich artistic talent we have in the region. Working with The Dukes is just one of the ways we support the vibrancy of our local community and we’re very proud to be sponsoring the show this year.”  

Lancaster University is a highly-ranked global university and among the best in the UK. The University’s vision is to be a sector leader and innovator that delivers the highest quality research, teaching and student experience, and that engages locally, nationally, and internationally. It is consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables and highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.  

For further information about Lancaster University, visit: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk  

The Wizard of Oz runs on Tuesdays – Sundays from July 18 – August 24 at 7.15pm. Tickets must be booked in advance. Group bookings negotiable, please contact The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500 or [email protected]   

Ticket Information: Tickets are available for purchase online at https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/the-wizard-of-oz or by contacting the Dukes Theatre box office at 01524 598 500. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.