for professional actors and stage managers who are in need due to illness, injury, or old age.
learn moreWe are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to be our Patron!
learn morethe Actors’ Benevolent Fund was founded by the great actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and a group of his friends.
learn moreOn the new ABF Board, we welcome Simon Callow, Lesley Joseph, Rob Rinder, and Alex Macqueen!
learn moreFollowing a review of the Royal Patronages, we are extremely proud and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to be our Patron!
read moreJohn Gielgud costume design
This costume design, dated 1921, was drawn by renowned 20th Century actor and former ABF President Sir John Gielgud during his time at art school.
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