JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers has renewed its sponsorship of Leeds Playhouse for the tenth year. Its ongoing partnership will extend for another three years, continuing the company’s commitment to supporting the renowned theatre.

Nigel Wood, managing director of JM Glendinning (Insurance Brokers) Corporate, says: “We’re proud to mark this 10-year milestone and to continue our long-standing relationship with Leeds Playhouse. Supporting the arts is embedded in our company values and we recognise the vital role the Playhouse has in our community. This partnership allows us to give back to the community and support the incredible work done by the Playhouse.”

Over the 10 years, JM Glendinning has supported a number of successful productions including Fairy Poppins and the Naughty Winter Ghost community tour; the acclaimed 2018 production of  The Girl on the Train; and the festive favourite, A Christmas Carol.

As part of its annual tradition, JM Glendinning will again host a festive gathering for around 80-90 clients and their families during the Playhouse’s Christmas production in December.

Shawab Iqbal, executive director of Leeds Playhouse, says: “As we celebrate this amazing milestone anniversary, we would like to take the opportunity to thank JM Glendinning for the support they have given us over the last 10 years. A highlight in our calendar is always the moment when Nigel Wood, MD, and the team join us at the Playhouse for our festive show, bringing their families and friends to share the joy of theatre.

“We are thankful for the additional support JM Glendinning has given to productions like Fairy Poppins and the Naughty Winter Ghost, which enabled us to take the production to communities across the city region, sharing work with people right on their doorstep.

“As a registered charity, the Playhouse relies on funding from our generous corporate sponsors, trusts and individuals. This support enables us to continue to make world class theatre, which is pioneering, invigorating, and entertaining. We hope our decade-long partnership with JM Glendinning continues for many years to come – I’m excited to discover what the next chapter holds for us both.”