If I ask a colleague at the National Theatre how they came to be a technician, actor, producer or playwright, many tell me it was school that opened the door. Often it was a drama teacher who nurtured their interest, pointed them to youth theatres locally, and encouraged them to consider a career in theatre or the wider creative industries. Those industries contribute £108 billion to the economy annually and are growing at more than one and a half times the rate of the wider economy according to the Department of Culture, Media & Sport. The theatre industry is a powerhouse for the UK, but it depends on the next generation of creative talent from across the country and their diverse skills, backgrounds and experiences.
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