With government cuts to public subsidy continuing, Fin Kennedy encourages theatre to do more than simply present facts about the industry’s worth – and engage in a proper dialogue.
At the start of 2013, I unexpectedly found myself thrust to the forefront of the arts funding debate. In Battalions, my independent report about the ways in which government cuts to Arts Council England were affecting the development of new work for the stage, gathered some momentum on social media and started being picked up by the mainstream press.
The data uncovered by my research showed theatres across the country drastically curtailing new play development and also outreach such as schools workshops, youth theatres and free script reading. Regional theatres, small-scale touring and theatre for young people were being disproportionately affected – and philanthropy was not filling the gap.
What Next? is a movement bringing together arts and cultural organisations from across the UK to articulate and strengthen the role of culture in our society through weekly meetings and behind-the-scenes lobbying. The initiative was the brainchild of Young Vic artistic director David Lan and creative director of the Royal Opera House Deborah Bull... Keep reading on The Guardian
At the start of 2013, I unexpectedly found myself thrust to the forefront of the arts funding debate. In Battalions, my independent report about the ways in which government cuts to Arts Council England were affecting the development of new work for the stage, gathered some momentum on social media and started being picked up by the mainstream press.
The data uncovered by my research showed theatres across the country drastically curtailing new play development and also outreach such as schools workshops, youth theatres and free script reading. Regional theatres, small-scale touring and theatre for young people were being disproportionately affected – and philanthropy was not filling the gap.
What Next? is a movement bringing together arts and cultural organisations from across the UK to articulate and strengthen the role of culture in our society through weekly meetings and behind-the-scenes lobbying. The initiative was the brainchild of Young Vic artistic director David Lan and creative director of the Royal Opera House Deborah Bull... Keep reading on The Guardian