Fair Play in Organisations

With Fair Play, our vision is an industry where socio-economic background doesn’t dictate an artists’ artform, destination or career duration. Where working class leaders can thrive and where our theatre sector is robust, socially just, and able to recognise, develop and nurture working class talent.

As well as our programme for artists and theatre professionals, we also want to work with theatres and theatre companies to shine a light on the challenges of class and to provide initiatives and actions that can help make change happen.

What can we offer to organisations?

We can work with theatres and theatre companies to help them understand how financial, social, and cultural capital work together to create barriers to accessing and sustaining careers for people from working class / low socio-economic backgrounds.

We want to make long-lasting and impactful change, and we understand that to do this our programmes need to be financially accessible to organisations of all sizes. Together we can make vital change in the industry, whatever your budget.

“One of the most interesting sessions I’ve attended unpacking the intersectional lived experiences of classism in the UK and how the working class experiences are differentiated, i.e. those impacted by criminal justice and benefits recipients. Working class experiences are often grouped and studied through one homogenous lens. These sessions really dive into this thoroughly and felt very informative.”
Faiza Abdulkadi, Head of Fundraising & Business Development at Birthrights (previously Development Manager at The Gate Theatre)

We offer activities such as Surviving on a Shoestring and Financial Resources that come at no direct cost to your organisation (although we recognise that it will require time and resources from core members of the staff team).

We also have activities that will require some financial contribution from the participating organisations, to cover the baseline cost of our team’s time, knowledge and expertise. This includes: Senior Leadership Team Development Workshops, Artist Support Workshops, Benefits Literacy, and Class Assembly events.

Find out more

DOWNLOAD THE FULL FAIR PLAY IN ORGANSATIONS OFFER HERE.

If your organisation is interested in getting involved with any of the above Fair Play programmes, please get in touch with Holly Aston, RTYDS Executive Director, on hollyaston@rtyds.co.uk and we can arrange a more detailed conversation.