Government announces youth theatre programme with up to £15m support
The government has announced up to £15 million for a National Theatre partnership intended to reach more than 100,000 young people across England. Plans include school tours, workshops and subsidised £10 tickets.
Issued by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, England ·
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced support for Nationwide, a four-year National Theatre partnership involving 12 partners across England.
Its 13 November release says up to £15 million from Every Child Can will support the programme, working with the National Lottery Community Fund and regional theatres. The aim is to reach more than 100,000 young people, including those facing cost or geographical barriers to theatre.
Plans include workshops, skills activities and thousands of subsidised £10 tickets. Productions for young audiences are due to visit 400 schools, while a youth council will help shape delivery. These are announced plans and intended reach, rather than completed participation figures.
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