The role of the Arts during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This report draws on a range of literature to explore (i) how audiences and arts behaviours changed and whether such changes are showing signs of becoming persistent within our society, (ii) how and why the arts helped people to cope [...]
Culture in Crisis
A report into the impacts of Covid-19 on the UK Cultural sector and where we go from here. Ben Walmsley, Abigail Gilmore, Dave O’Brien and Anne Torreggiani, 2022
The Space
A comprehensive resource with advice and guidance to help with everything from creative development and production, to live streaming and performance capture, finding an audience online and measuring success.
Digital Theatre: How is it working
A conversation of theatre makers discussing pivoting their work on line and their resulting learning. Hosted by Intermission.
Innovations in Socially Distanced Performance
Innovations in Socially Distant Performance is a project which studies the aesthetics, philosophies, tools, and artists who are transforming the fields of virtual live performance and socially distant productions. This continually updated website is a place to create community, share [...]
Making Digital Participatory Theatre
A video resource exploring the work of those making participatory theatre using digital means and platforms both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introductions around key themes by Maya Chowdry followed by case studies by five very different artists. Collective [...]
Participatory Theatre: Top Tips for Online Facilitation
A presentation offering some useful tips to participatory theatre makers and facilitators who are delivering online. Collective Encounters, 2020.
Delivering Participatory Theatre During Social Distancing: What’s Working?
A summary of the findings from four sector development sessions hosted by the Centre for Excellence in Participatory Theatre, attended by over 300 participatory theatre makers. Highlighting challenges, opportunities, needs and resources. Collective Encounters, 2020.
Starting Youth Theatre’s Post Covid-19
A summary document with advice, checklists and FAQs to support youth theatres reopening, with relevance for wider participatory drama initiatives. National Association for Youth Theatres, 2020.
Remote Working Safeguarding Guidelines
Internal policy developed by CE following research within the sector, for sharing. Collective Encounters, 2020
