INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Bath Theatre Matters Conference 2013

“Our creative industries are a real success story. They are worth more than £36 billion a year; they generate £70,000 every minute for the UK economy; and they employ 1.5 million people in the UK. According to industry figures, the creative industries account for around £1

in every £10 of the UK’s exports. With the right support, they have the potential to bring even more benefits to our culture and economy.”- Department for Culture, Media & Sport, February 2013.

The future of the arts as we know it is set to change. With budgets getting tighter and with cuts to Local Authority and Arts Council funding, not to mention the current planned education reforms what does the future hold for the arts?At this time it looks like creative subjects will hold less weight on the National Curriculum in our schools and with little money being put into artistic subjects, and for example, Dance and Drama being rated as a single GCSE mark what incentive is there for schools to plough money into or promote arts related subjects?You simply need to answer this one question – What would life be like without the arts?

The Bath Theatre Matters Conference is a chance to begin these conversations. To look at how we work as artists. To find new ways of working and collaborating together and forging stronger links both regionally and nationally. United we stand strong and the My Theatre Matters Campaign can act as a collective voice for all of us and become a catalyst for change.

I do not know what the future holds but I do believe that Theatre Matters and that together we are strong and can keep theatre alive. We must learn to adapt to whatever challenges we are faced if we are to survive the storms that are on the horizon.Thank you all for attending and supporting this conference. I hope you find it interesting, useful and relevant. It has taken a year in the planning and I would like to thank everyone who has given up their own free time to make this conference happen.

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We Think Theatre Matters? Do You?

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Keynote Speakers:WestEndProducerWestEndProducer, or WEP, is thrilled to be speaking at the Theatre Matters – Bath Theatre Conference, indeed he loves nothing more than talking about theatre. Although he is not a fan of people talking during his theatre shows, unless of course they are the actors, in which case it should be expected that they talk when delivering their lines. Unless they are particularly bad. In which case they should just be quiet and jump up and down for a bit. WestEndProducer has been involved in theatre and entertainment all his life. His work has

taken him all over the world, and he has been lucky enough to work with, and learn from many of today’s top actors, entertainers, and creatives – including both of The Krankies. Recently he ran the first ever online talent contest – ‘search for a twitter star’ – which had it’s live final at the Lyric Theatre. Following from this he ran ‘search for a twitter composer’ at the Soho Theatre – which aimed to find and help develop new composer’s work. He is a big supporter of emerging artists and believes that new talent needs a new audience, and new audiences need the new talent.WEP will be discussing, amongst other things, west end musicals, and the state of the west end in general, producing shows in today’s climate, and how collaboration could be a key factor in the future of theatre.

Jon MonieJon Monie is a hugely experienced and versatile Presenter, Actor and Writer. Not only a familiar face on ITV West for more than a decade, Jon has also worked extensively in most genres of television – and across most networks. Religion for BBC1, live light-entertainment for BBC3, quiz shows for Endemol, pseudo-sports programmes for Sky… Throw in some radio, voice overs and emceeing too… It’s a diverse CV. The one constant is Jon’s unique brand of banter and quick-witted humour. As a result of his projects, Jon has grappled with a

multitude of activities including tank-driving and fire-walking, and has interviewed celebrities ranging from Shirley McClaine to Miss Piggy, Gene Wilder to the Spice Girls and Dame Edna Everage to Lord Richard Attenborough. On the acting front, over the past 15 years Jon has won great acclaim for his regular performances as the comic lead in Bath’s Theatre Royal’s highly regarded pantomimes, alongside panto legend Chris Harris. His typically varied roles include Wishee Washee in Aladdin, Simple Simon in Jack and the Beanstalk and Ugly Sister in Cinderella. Jon also performs as one half of the comedy double-act ‘Avent & Monie’ (playing at many comedy festivals and venues throughout the country including London’s Hackney Empire) and is a regular performer with comedy improv troupe Instant Wit. For more information please visit www.jonmonie.co.uk or www.aventandmonie.com

The Bath Theatre Matters Conference will be hosted by:

GUESTS

Martin Brown

Equity – Assistant General Secretary Communications and Membership Support

Cllr Ben StevensCabinet Member for Sustainable Development

John Hector – Business AdvisorJohn Hector is a freelance business advisor specialising in the arts and creative industries. John helps individuals and companies clarify their creative and business goals. Clients have included the Colston Hall, Bath Spa University, Arts Matrix, Bath Cultural Forum and Spike Island.

Claire Seymour & Phobe Kemp Disability in the Arts

Philip Butterworth Philip Butterworth is the a Relationship Manager for Touring at Arts Council England, ACE. ACE supports a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries - from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. Between 2011 and 2015, we will invest £1.4 billion of public money from government and an estimated £1 billion from the National Lottery to help create these experiences for as many people as possible across the country.

Andy BurdenKeynote Speech: The Artist, The Organisation and The IndustryAndy Burden is a freelance director and recently appointed development director at The Natural Theatre Company. Andy has worked in theatre for 20 years primarily as a director, but also as a performer, lighting designer, writer and producer.

Ian McGlynnIan is a writer, director, erstwhile performer and is currently the Artistic Director of The Rondo Theatre in Bath. Ian is also the founder and Artistic Director of Provocation, a theatre company devoted to witty, vivid and literate new writing.

GUESTS

Local Speakers Include:

Greg InghamGreg began his career as a journalist. He worked at Future for 18 years, the latter 13 as MD/CEO during which it peaked at nearly 2,000 employees. He is CEO of publisher and agency MediaClash, which he has run jointly with his wife Jane since they founded it in 2006. He additionally chairs three companies: the Theatre Royal Bath since 2005; Creative Bath since founding it in 2008; and international web business Gamer Network since 2007.

GUESTS

Steve Henwood & Wendy MatthewsBath Fringe Festival & How You Can Become Involved

Theatre Bath Would Like To Thank...

Zoe Bailey - Associate Director, Marketing Manager & Conference Coordinator, Claire Seymour - Education & Outreach Coordinator & Conference Manager, Laura Parkin - Website Administrator & Content Editor.Anji Henderson of Henderson Communications, Sarah Larmour, Dan Shearn, Jason at Freestyle Designs, The Guildhall Deli, Dave Dixon and Team at Minuteman Print, Lorraine Hawkins and team at The Guildhall Bath, Peter Salt & Ann Cullis from the BANES Arts Development Team, Jazz Hazelwood, Gill Kirk, Alison Farina, City of Bath College & Performing Arts Students & Team, Darren Rogers, Phil Coote, Tobie Lang, Tom Gray, Jessie Myers from Soul Photography, Equity, The Theatrical Management Association, The Stage Newspaper, Phil Hindson & Phillip Butterworth from the Arts Council England, Rachael MacDonald from Creative Ecology Wiltshire, Creative Bath, the egg theatre (for sharing info and generally being incredibly supportive), Bath Fringe Festival, Theatek Ltd for supplying the sound equipment, Martin Pople and Janey Abbott from The Cultural Forum for the Bath Area, The Rondo Theatre, BANES Property Team for allowing us to have a window display, Chris Horseman, the Bath Chronicle, Ann Meddings at the Theatre Royal Bath, Adam Powell and Bath Spa University.ALL of our amazing volunteers - we couldn’t have done it without you. All of our wonderful stall holders.Our incredibly talented and hilariously funny host - Jon Monie.Our wonderful speakers - WestEndProducer & PA, Martin Brown, Greg Ingham, Cllr Ben Stevens, Andy Burden, Ian McGlynn, Phoebe Kemp, Steve Henwood, & Wendy Matthews.John Hector - Freelance Business Advisor for the Arts & Creative industries.Showcase Performers - Core Theatre, Bath Drama, Bath Light Operatic Group, A Word In Your Ear & Kilter Theatre, Zenith Youth Theatre.To anyone we may have inadvertently missed - we apologize but THANK YOU as well.

SCHEDULE

2pm – 2:25pmRegistration, Refreshments and Networking

2:30pmOpening Address By Luke John Emmett of Theatre Bath

2:40pm - 2:55pmBANES & The Arts – Cllr Ben Stevens

3pm – 3:20pmThe Artist, The Organisation and The Industry - Andy Burden

3:25pm – 3:50pmHow To Book Show Tours – Ian Mcglynn – The Rondo Theatre

3:55pm – 4:20pmDisabilities In The Arts – Claire Seymour & Phoebe Kemp

4:25pm – 4:45pmWestEndProducer

WEP will be discussing, amongst other things, west end musicals, and the state of the west end in general, producing shows in today’s climate, and how collaboration could be a key factor in the future of theatre.

4:50pm – 5:15pmBath Fringe Festival – How To Get Involved - Steve Henwood & Wendy Matthews

5:20pm – 5:45pmCreative Bath & The Theatre Royal - Greg Ingham

5:55pm – 6:05pmRefreshments Break

6:10pm – 6:30pmMy Theatre Matters - Martin Brown – Equity

6:35pm – 6:45pmIntroduction to the Big Debate Panel Members

SCHEDULE

6:45pm – 7:45pmThe BIG Debate – Question Time Style Panel Debate

FEATURING:

Andy Burden, Ian McGlynn, Rachel MacDonald from Creative Ecology Wiltshire, Philip Butterworth from the Arts Council England and Martin Brown from Equity.

Begin thinking about questions you want to ask. Here are a few to get you started…

Does Theatre Really Matter?

Are We Too Complacent About Our Work / Audiences?

Are We Too Reliant On Funding?

Are Funding Cuts Actually Such A Bad Thing?

Has Theatre Become Too Middle Class?

Are We Bored Of Working With Same People All The Time Or Seeing The Same People Create Work?

7:45pm – 8pmBreak (whilst stage is prepared for the showcase)

8:00pm – 9:00pmShowcase Of Locally Produced Work

Core Theatre - Extract from “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” by Tom Stoppard

Bath Drama - An Extract From “Round The Horne”

Zenith Youth Theatre - Extract from Les Miserable and Miss Saigon

A Word In Your Ear - Storytelling

Bath Light Operatic Group - Extract from “Avenue Q”

Here is a small selection of information on local companies - for a full list please visit our website: www.theatrebath.co.uk

Professional Companies

Company: Butterfly Psyche Theatre Detail: A well-established professional producing theatre company based in Bath.Contact: Alison Farina, Artistic DirectorEmail: butterflypsyche@yahoo.co.ukTwitter: @btterflypsycheFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Butterfly-Psyche Theatre

Company: Natural Theatre CompanyDetail: Suppliers of street theatre worldwide and part of Bath’s cultural fabric for over 45 years.Contact: Ralph Oswick, Artistic DirectorPhone: 01225 469131Website: www.naturaltheatre.co.ukEmail: ralph@naturaltheatre.co.ukTwitter: @NaturalTheatreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturaltheatreco

Company: Hammerpuzzle Theatre CompanyDetail: Hammerpuzzle create re-imagined, accessible storytelling theatre using classical, historical and artistic stimulus. Contact: Elizabeth CumminsWebsite: www.hammerpuzzle.co.ukEmail: hammerpuzzlelizzy@gmail.comTwitter: @HammerpuzzleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hammerpuzzle-Theatre-Company

Company: Kilter TheatreDetail: Kilter is a Bath-based theatre company devising unusual, often site-based, performances for all audiences. Since 2006, our cutting-edge, socially-conscious work has won us several awards as well as consistent critical praise.Contact: Oliver LangdonWebsite: www.kiltertheatre.orgEmail: olly@kiltertheatre.orgTwitter: @kiltertheatreFacebook: Kilter Theatre

Community Groups

Company: Bath DramaDetail: Bath Drama is probably the longest-established drama group in Bath. It puts on four productions a year, three at The Rondo and one as a joint open air summer show with Rondo Theatre Company.Website: www.bathdrama.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bath.drama

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Company: Core Theatre ProductionsDetail: Core Theatre Productions is a community theatre company based in Bath with a reputation for producing entertaining, quality theatre.Contact: Sarah LarmourWebsite: www.coretheatre.orgEmail: info@coretheatre.orgTwitter: #CoretheatreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreTheatreBath

Company: Bath Light Operatic GroupDetail: Bath Light Operatic Group is 62 years old and are a highly acclaimed group that performs a musical annually at the Theatre Royal Bath as well as a Songs from the Shows style concert at a smaller venue.Contact: Jill SpurrellWebsite: www.bathlightoperaticgroup.co.ukEmail: Bathlightoperaticgroup@gmail.com

Company: Playing Up Theatre CompanyDetail: Playing Up is a Bath-based theatre company with a justified reputation for superb acting performances and technical excellence.Contact: Darian NelsonWebsite: www.playing-up.co.uk

Company: Magic Penny Productions Ltd.Details: Bringing History Alive Through Drama. Magic Penny Productions deliver workshops across all ages and full scale bespoke productions to celebrate key events in communities.Contact: Petra SchofieldWebsite: www.petraschofield.co.ukEmail: magicpennyproductions@yahoo.co.uk

Education/Training

Company: Stagecoach BathDetail: Stagecoach Bath is a part time performing arts school for children aged 4 - 18. Held every Saturday during term time teaching singing, dancing and acting.Contact: Sandra Mayo, PrincipalPhone: 01249 655900Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/bathEmail: bath@stagecoach.co.uk

Company: EngageDetail: Engage is an adult education department which puts on productions as part of a range of theatre based events.Contact: Jill Bennett, Engage Programme Co-ordinatorPhone: 01225 823452Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk/engage

Company: Curtain Up Theatre SchoolsDetail: Tristan and Sarah Carter opened Curtain Up in January 2004 with just 12 students. We strive to provide quality training in singing, dancing and acting each week during term time with the principle that every single child is important and should be recognised as an individual person, not just a number within a huge organisation.Website: www.curtainup.org.ukEmail: Admin@curtainup.org.ukTwitter: @ curtainup2004 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CurtainUpTheatreSchool

Music / Dance

Company: 20th Century FoxesDetail: 20th Century Foxes has been entertaining audiences since 2010 with its unique live swing-era cabaret shows. Contact: Gavin LazarusWebsite: www.gavinlazarusmusic.comEmail: gavinlazarus55@gmail.comTwitter: bathcabaretFacebook: Gavin Lazarus Music / 20th Century Foxes cabaret

Company: Dorothy Coleborn school of DancingDetails: The Dorothy Coleborn School of Dancing was founded in 1914 by Dorothy Coleborn and the family tradition is continued by her daughter Annabel and her grand-daughter Annette. Classes are held every day.The school provides a high standard of training in Classical Ballet, American Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz. We encourage all students to realise their full potential within a positive environment. The classes are fun whilst achieving exceptional results.Children are accepted from the age of three years.Contact: Annette HindWebsite: www.dorothycoleborn.co.uk

Performance/other

Company: A Word In Your EarDetail: A Word In Your Ear was set up in 2012 by Clare Reddaway, to celebrate new writing, and make it available and accessible in a variety of forms.  A Word In Your Ear produces Story Fridays, a bi-monthly spoken-word event, at Burdall’s Yard in Bath.Contact: Clare ReddawayWebsite: www.awordinyourear.org.uk

Company: Stage Style CostumesContact: Rob Creer and Melody LewisWebsite: stagestylecostumes.co.ukEmail: stagestylecostumes@gmail.comTwitter: @stagestyleFacebook: www.facebook.com/Stagestylecostumes

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