As Battersea Arts Centre re-opens its Grand Hall, which burned down three years ago, Artistic Director David Jubb reflects on how arts centres could change to empower local citizens.
On Friday March 13, 2015, I watched Battersea Arts Centre burn down on Twitter. I was on the train and watched in horror as the arts centre I am artistic director of went up in flames. But as quickly as the flames spread, people were quicker to support.
Some 80 south London firefighters saved Battersea Arts Centre and ensured we could re-open the front of the building just 24 hours late... Keep reading on London Evening Standard
On Friday March 13, 2015, I watched Battersea Arts Centre burn down on Twitter. I was on the train and watched in horror as the arts centre I am artistic director of went up in flames. But as quickly as the flames spread, people were quicker to support.
Some 80 south London firefighters saved Battersea Arts Centre and ensured we could re-open the front of the building just 24 hours late... Keep reading on London Evening Standard