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We’re investing £4.6 million through our Sustained Theatre and Change Makers programmes to help diversity flourish within England’s arts and cultural sector, from its senior leadership and creative talent to the artistic work being produced. 

This latest investment will support Black and minority ethnic theatre makers, and disabled and BME leaders.

It brings the total amount we’re investing this year through our Diversity programmes to £11.8 million. A significant increase on the £8.5 million we announced in 2015. 

Sustained Theatre

Through our Sustained Theatre programme we’re investing £2.1 million to support the creation and touring of new plays by Black and minority ethnic theatre-makers, helping to support talent development and create new career paths into the sector at all levels.

It’s vital that we see diversity reflected both on and offstage, ensuring that diverse talent is given every opportunity to flourish. 

"Our investment in Sustained Theatre recognises the incredible talent of Black and minority ethnic theatre-makers across England," said Abid Hussain our Director for Diversity.

“This programme will increase the presence of diverse artistic talent within the theatre sector in England, something we want to see embedded across the wider arts and cultural sector in the long term.”

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