New Charter Group, New Charter Academy and Royal Exchange

Theatre Partnership Programme (2012-15)

GROWING FROM SEED

“ This project has planted something which is growing”

Creating sustainable cultural change in the neighbourhood

• Building bridges between the Academy and the community it serves

• Building a stronger sense of community

• Raising residents’ aspirations and self esteem

• Reducing social exclusion and isolation

Elements of the partnership

• The creation of a research based evaluation framework

• RET ‘In house’ project manager and specialist community arts workers

• Consultation and the development of shared objectives

• Programme of theatre visits

• Varied programme of arts-based projects

Welcome To Our Space (July 2012)

Our Pals (April 2013)

How Does Your Garden Grow? (Summer 2013)

Behind The Scenes Work Week (October 2013)

BLACK ROSES: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster

(March 2014)

Everyday Heroes (September 2014)

Learning to date and Next Steps