Dubbo Regional Theatre manager Linda Christof has offered a round of applause to the centre's season sponsors, saying without them "many shows and upgrading equipment... would not be possible".

The seven sponsors have stumped up cash in a year that's seen COVID-19 strike the economy and everyday life, forcing the cancellation or postponement of many season shows.

It's not how the 10th anniversary year of the council facility's opening was planned, but the commitment of sponsors is making a difference.

"We're so thankful that our sponsors have chosen to continue their support during the toughest year yet, with Top Hat sponsor Astley's Plumbing and Hardware offering to cover the cost of updating the motherboard of the theatre's lighting console, and the acquisition of touch-screen monitors," Ms Christof said.

"This will enable enhanced functionality with regard to intelligent and LED luminaires."

O'Brien Electrical is another Top Hat - or gold level - sponsor, with managing director Alex Klaassens an advocate for the cultural institution.

"The theatre offers the Dubbo regional community a diverse range of entertainment at a reasonable cost that they don't have to travel for," he said.

"O'Brien Electrical Dubbo believes that we are actually sponsoring the regional community as this is where we do business and we're giving back to this community."

David Payne Constructions has long supported the theatre.

Managing director David Payne said it did so because as a local company, it chose to support the local community.

"My personal interest in the arts is very minimal, but I have trust in the management and staff in the way they operate this award-winning facility," Mr Payne said.

Sponsorship relationships have been built over many years.

"The contribution of sponsors helps to bring high-calibre productions to the Dubbo region for the annual theatre season, allowing regional and remote audiences the same experiences as metropolitan counterparts," Dubbo mayor Ben Shields said.

Ms Christof said her team was looking forward to welcoming back patrons when COVID-19 restrictions eased.