Earlier this year, NCACE commissioned the Independent Theatre Council and TORCH – The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities – to find out more about the ways in which theatres and performance-makers exchange knowledge with Higher Education Institutions. Theatre is rich with possibilities for such mutually beneficial projects, but ideas around the cost and value of the work involved require careful navigation. Our survey delved into the experience of theatres, and uncovered a range of issues which we will highlight in this session. As well as hearing from the speakers, you will have opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions.
Charlotte Jones is Chief Executive of The Independent Theatre Council (the Management Association for UK Live Performing Arts representing and supporting 500 professional theatre companies. Her background is legal and management advice, training and support in the arts and voluntary sector. Her education was at The College of Law Chancery Lane and York University BA English and Philosophy. www.itc-arts.org
Ruth Moore was Theatre and Performance Partnerships Manager at TORCH during this project. Her background is in applied theatre, project management and research support, and her previous organisations include Oxford Playhouse, the Children’s Society, and study at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Theatre and Performance is a key area of knowledge exchange for TORCH, with projects and partnerships ranging from local to international. Ruth is now pursuing a PhD at the University of Exeter, and you can find out more about TORCH’s projects here: www.torch.ox.ac.uk/theatre-performance
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