American Friends | Garsington Opera

About AFGO

American Friends of Garsington Opera (AFGO) raises funds, promotes awareness and facilitates connections between our supporters based in the US and Garsington Opera in the UK. As an American Friend, you can support Garsington Opera through membership donations, production support, leaving a gift in a will and supporting Garsington Opera’s GO Participate programme. Our American Friends are an inclusive, engaging and connected community of opera enthusiasts in the United States.

As a US based 501(c)(3) charitable organisation, AFGO is a tax efficient way for US taxpayers to support Garsington Opera.

AFGO Membership Options

By becoming a member of Garsington Opera, you can enjoy world-class opera performances set in the stunning setting of Wormsley in the Chiltern Hills, with personalised support from our very dedicated and friendly Membership and Box Office team. Members are offered priority booking to secure tickets on the dates of their choice.

To become an AFGO Member please contact Nikia Burch, nikia@americanfriendsofgarsington.org or Alison Dunnett, alison@garsingtonopera.org.

Ingrams Circle

Suggested $8,000 annual donation

Ingrams Circle members enjoy a very close association with our work, with the opportunity to meet the creative teams involved in the productions and to attend rehearsals.

We welcome your request of tickets across the season.

Ticket request submission deadline: Tuesday 28 November 2023

This category is named after Leonard Ingrams whose vision it was to start Garsington Opera in his garden at Garsington Manor in 1989.

Constellation of Garsington

Suggested $2,500 annual donation

Suggested upper ticket limit: 22 tickets, or 30 when attending three or more different productions.

Ticket request submission deadline: Tuesday 28 November 2023

Patron

Suggested $800 annual donation

Suggested upper ticket limit: 14 tickets over the season, or 16 tickets when attending three or more different productions

Ticket request submission deadline: Tuesday 28 November 2023

Other Support Opportunities

Wish to Support a Specific Project?

You may wish to direct your gift to support a favourite opera, singer, community or capital project. We would be pleased to discuss the exciting opportunities available to those giving over $5,000.

If you want to hear more about our productions please contact Alison Dunnett, alison@garsingtonopera.org.

The 1989 Society

If you are interested in leaving a gift in your will to the American Friends of Garsington Opera, we would be delighted to discuss this with you in confidence, inviting you to join The 1989 Society.

To discuss leaving a gift please contact Nikia Burch, nikia@americanfriendsofgarsington.org

American Friends of Garsington Opera Board

Annette Campbell-White (President)
Sarah Billinghurst Solomon
Nikia Burch (Administrator)
Virginia Collier
Nicola Creed
Lisa Simpson
S. Shariq Yosufzai (Treasurer)