I believe that sustained change is needed for producers and the producing culture in the South West.

I want to better understand: entry points to producing; the progression routes and trajectory for producers & self producing artists/companies; the working conditions; the opportunities and barriers to training and skills development; the capacity gap; inclusivity and how producing culture plays out in priority places versus places with higher levels of cultural investment. 

I hope to travel the length and breadth of the South West area from Cheltenham to Penzance and from Barnstaple to Portsmouth to talk with individuals and organisations to gather a true picture of the producing culture here.

Alongside this, I will gather and examine data, case studies, talk to funders, stakeholders and contribute my own reflections and experiences of supporting and developing producers over the last 15 years to critically review the state of producers and producing.

The outcome of this action research will inform and drive change at a regional and national level to ensure the best conditions for producers to sustain, develop and work in this region.

If you are interested in talking more about this please email me.