Producer. Board Member. Chair, Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre Policy, Research & Advocacy Committee.
🎭 "Being taught drama can transform your life." 🎭 This theme was highlighted by both Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy at this year's Labour Party (UK) Conference, in which they both highlighted the critical importance of arts in education. The National Curriculum requires every state funded school to promote children's cultural development, preparing them for the experiences of later life. However, whilst the private school sector is able to invest in cultural education, the state sector has suffered a significant reduction in provision, due in part to the marginalisation of arts subjects in schools over the past twenty years. Children from low income are missing out the most because they are less likely to have cultural experiences outside of school. Furthermore, the ongoing cost-of-living crisis has led to a reduction in school trips, including theatre visits. Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre believe that every child has the right to go to the theatre, to experience the joy and opportunity that it can bring. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eqpYN2kH Department for Culture, Media and Sport Department for Education HM Treasury #TheatreForEveryChild
It’s been almost 1 year since we launched #TheatreForEveryChild, our campaign to ensure every child goes to the theatre before they leave school. Over the next month, we’ll be celebrating some of the amazing work our members do to ensure young people have access to great theatre.
