Arts Council England Theatre Assessment 2008

Arts Council England is inviting contributions for its Theatre Assessment 2008, a study into the impact of the additional £25 million of public spending secured for theatre since 2003.

The Assessment will cover a wide range of theatre practice, including text-based work, experimental theatre, physical theatre, puppetry, musical theatre, street arts and circus; building based and touring organisations, work for children and young people, including youth theatre, participatory theatre and diversity.

It will be carried out by independent consultants Anne Millman and Jodi Myers, with the support of their advisors, Pippa Bailey, Patrick O'Kane and Kully Thiarai. They are working closely with Barbara Matthews and Isobel Hawson from Arts Council England's Theatre Strategy team.

Open meetings

There will be a number of meetings held to discuss these questions, which anyone is welcome to attend and for which no reservations are necessary. If you have access requirements you should email access@theatreassessment.org.uk

Manchester
Thursday 4 September 2008
10.30 – 1.30 Doors open 10.00
John Thaw Studio, Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester
Bridgeford Street, Manchester M13 9PL

London
Monday 8 September 2008
2.00 – 5.00 Doors open 1.30
Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LZ

Bristol
Wednesday 1 October 2008
2.00 – 5.00 Doors open 1.30
Circomedia, St Paul's Church, Portland Square. Bristol. BS2 8SJ
Please note Portland Square location

Written responses
You can also send responses to the consultation questions, using the response form, at any time up until 31 October 2008.