Design for theatres that means business
At the Graphic Design House, we know that theatre is storytelling in its most powerful form. Live, emotional and unforgettable. Whether you’re promoting a blockbuster show, designing a season brochure or rebranding your venue, your aim is to captivate audiences before the curtain even rises.
We’re here to help you do just that, with bold, original, expressive design that turns seats into sold-out performances.
Why theatres work with us
Marketing a theatre isn’t easy. We work with teams facing the pressure every day, tight deadlines, limited budgets and a crowded market of shows and events.
We work as an extension of your team: quick to respond, easy to work with and focused on getting results. Whether we’re working on a single show, full season or a special event we deliver on time, every time, so why us?
- Our eight in-house designers deliver bold, original creative at pace.
- Online proofing tool keeps feedback fast and accurate.
- With Design, print and mail under one roof, we save you time and help your budget go further.
From idea to final delivery, we handle it. No chasing, no stress.
We’re the design partner theatres count on: fast, reliable, and always on cue.
What makes us different?
of new clients find us
by recommendation
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Design.
Print. Mail.
Complete service saving time, effort, and making budgets go further. All managed by one account manager.
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Online
proofing tool
Fast, easy and accurate
collaboration with your
designer and stakeholders
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We manage every aspect
from brand guidelines to
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Quick
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Last minute poster or a full
campaign roll-out, our
team of 8 designers turn
campaigns around fast.
Client Testimonial
“Having the ability to speak to one person who can then co-ordinate design, print, fulfilment and distribution is just so valuable when we’re only a small in-house team and usually operating on tight timeframes. The quality of their work and their communication is excellent”
Laura Smith
Head of Marketing and Communications
Hull Truck Theatre
Our work with theatres
Design that sets the stage. From title treatments and season brochures to show posters and animation, explore how our work has created standout moments for theatres up and down the country before the lights have even gone up.
Chelmsford Theatre
Discover how we revitalised Chelmsford Theatre’s season brochure, creating an engaging, accessible design that reconnected the venue with its community post-refrubishment and rebrand.
Park Theatre
Explore how we brought Park Theatre’s Whodunnit series to life with captivating visuals that spanned print and digital platforms, putting the spotlight on one of their most significant fundraising events.
Cultural Programme
We brought the Cultural Programme’s bold brand to life across a beautifully designed 32-page brochure, digital assets, and print materials. With dynamic layouts and stand-out imagery, we helped transform a complex programme into something the public could instantly connect with, and remember.
Hull Truck Theatre
To celebrate 50 years of Hull Truck Theatre we partnered with them to create their ‘Future 50’ campaign. A vibrant and flexible visual identity that honors their rich legacy while engaging new audiences and supporting future growth.
How we work with theatres
We don’t just design for theatres, we work with them, building lasting relationships that help theatres thrive season after season.
Season Brochures
Bespoke designs to capture the story of your theatre. As well as our in-house print production and online proofing tool to make your life easier.
Video & Animation
Whether you need animated gifs, custom email builds or video clips we can bring your season to life with fun, engaging digital design.
Title Treatments & Show Creative
Original creative concepts, image creation and title treatments all designed to work across print and digital.
Print & Signage
Season brochures, show posters and flyers. Whatever you need we can design it and print it.
Direct Mail
We keep your design, print and mail all under one roof with low cost postage and fast turnarounds.
Branding & Identity
We can create, implement and develop your brand with ongoing support. Ensuring your theatre is cohesive and consistent across all touchpoints.
You’re in good company
FAQs
What types of theatres do you typically work with?
At The Graphic Design House, we collaborate with all kinds of theatres, whether you’re rooted in your local community or have a national reputation.
We understand that every theatre has a unique voice and loyal audience, and we’re here to help you express that through standout, strategic design that delivers results.
Do you offer ongoing support after a project is completed?
Yes, we do! At The Graphic Design House, we build longstanding relationships with theatres. This can be anything between ongoing support and maintenance services to ensure your deisgns continue to perform well or the rollout of your campaign.
We’re always available to assist with updates or new projects as your needs evolve.
What is your process for gathering input from stakeholders?
We believe the best design work comes from great collaboration. That’s why we make it simple for everyone to feed in using an easy online proofing tool to cut out the chaos of endless spreadsheets and scattered comments.
Alongside that, we stay closely connected through regular check-ins, workshops and feedback sessions. It means everyone gets a voice, and we stay aligned with your organisation’s goals from start to finish.
Can you create show artwork?
Yes, we love bringing productions to life with bespoke artwork. Whether it’s a bold new commission or a revival of a classic, we can craft eye-catching visuals that capture the heart of your show and deliver results.
Can we use you for print and mailing if we have a designer in-house?
Absolutely. If you’ve already got artwork sorted, we can step in to manage print production and mailing with our parent and sister companies, Bishops Printers and The Mailing People. Seamlessly managed through one account manager, saving you time and money.
Can you use our show artwork to create assets?
Yes, we can take your exisiting show artwork and adapt it across a full suite of campaign assets. Whether it’s for digital screens, posters, socials, or brochures, we’ll ensure everything feels cohesive and on-brand. We’ve worked this way with several theatres, helping extend the impact of great visuals across every touchpoint.
The Home of
Great Design
Call 023 9233 4971
Email studio@tgdh.co.uk
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.
Bank holidays, closed.
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The Graphic Design house
Walton Road
Farlington
Portsmouth
Hampshire
P06 1TR