People’s Theatre Collective secure ‘Revolutions’ Project Funding from Arts Council England

I’m delighted to share that People’s Theatre Collective has secured two years of funding from Arts Council England to deliver Revolutions, a major new phase of our theatre-making work with young people in Banbury.

This moment has been over a year in the making. It’s grown from listening deeply to the young people and communities we work alongside and shaping a programme that reflects their voices, ambitions and lived experiences. It also comes at a pivotal time for the organisation, as we continue to develop new youth-led creative spaces in partnership with Castle Quay Shopping Centre, creating places where young people can explore their creativity, collaborate and feel a sense of belonging.

Revolutions is about young people leading the cultural life of their town: co-creating bold new theatre, developing as artists and leaders and building a more inclusive, connected community through creativity.

We’ve now begun the casting process and the first phase of devising, working alongside a brilliant group of collaborators. As well as co-leading this process with fantastic creative colleagues, I’m delighted to be directing our first fully co-created production, which will be performed at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury in August, with further members of the creative team to be announced.