Warwick Arts Centre and China Plate teamed up to run our first ever Young Producers programme between February and July 2020.
Initially a brief and budget was set by Warwick Arts Centre to produce a Youth Takeover at the arts centre. Due to Coronavirus, the delivery of the programme moved online and after discussions with the cohort about what they’d like to do, it was concluded that they would produce RECLAIMED – a digital arts festival by, with and for 16-21 year olds.
Young Producers also heard from professionals across arts organisations and saw shows.
‘I always knew there was more to the arts than the people you see on stage but I never understood just how much happens behind the scenes! Young Producers has taught me that there’s a whole world of work to be done to get a performance out there. And it’s actually really fun!’
“Being able to be practically involved with producing a festival myself has taught me so much more than I could have learned from a series of talks/lectures. Having actually done it with this team, I feel more confident that I could produce something myself in the future.”
“It was one of the best programme’s I’ve ever participated in, the team was amazing!”
“It gave great insight into producing that I have never experienced before. I also found it great to hear from different types of producers – eg. freelance, resident and different art forms”
Previous supporters include Coventry City of Culture Trust, Arts Council England and Baron Davenport’s Charity.
