Anti-Racism Statement

As a leader in Youth Theatre, inclusivity is one of our core values. We believe that diversity in all its forms is an essential building block for creativity.  

We are committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation who forefront equity, inclusivity, and diversity in our work and practice. We are proud to celebrate the many different cultures in our community and we operate with zero-tolerance to any forms of discrimination, whether that be because of race, gender, class, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic. As we co-create with young people, our new anti-racist policy will be written through a young people’s assembly and workshop, and will be created by bringing together experts, lived experience, and young voices.

We want to articulate our commitment to combating racism with renewed energy, with a focus on a clear plan that addresses who we work with, the way we recruit, and the policies that will shape us as an organisation.

We recognise that we, and the UK theatre sector as a whole, need to address the structural racism built into the sector. We therefore need to challenge ourselves first in order to dismantle the assumptions and attitudes within our own organisation that might perpetuate these inequalities.  

• We continue to look for ways to broaden and diversify our student intake to bring in new voices, broadening our creative vision.
• We seek to increase diversity and awareness at all levels of the organisation. We are aware that training and recruitment are very important for this work.
• We are committed to offering free clubs and free places so that we can involve people who otherwise have limited or no access to drama and the arts.
• Our values underpin our work and drive our decision-making.
• Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy can be found here.

We welcome further conversation about this statement.