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We are looking to expand the diversity, accessibility and inclusivity of our Young Company for 5-25-year-olds. The Company comprises 350 members who attend weekly skills sessions at the theatre, make/see shows and, if they want to, undertake employment, mentoring and work experience.

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Situation

Our project attempts to tackle the following: • The systematic lack of diversity in UK theatre and participatory arts projects (especially concerning BAME or low income young people) • Decreasing creative opportunities for young people in light of public spending cuts in education and the arts • Lack of awareness around representative arts practice & recruitment • Specifically, we have a particular focus on removing barriers for young people affected by a disability/health-related condition.

Solution

We offer young people, irrespective of their background, the chance to embark on a lifelong creative journey with us, via: • An inclusive Young Company for disabled participants, providing specialist support as needed • An intensive Young Company for disadvantaged 18-25-year-olds • A major new work experience and employment programme for 14-25-year-olds • Four new, young person-devised, professionally produced shows a year • A Young People’s Council & Charter to underpin our business plan

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