THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND · Awarded contract

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Commissioned Research on Theatre Production and Audiences in England

Awarded 31 Oct 2015

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Awarded31 Oct 2015

Value£64,980.00

SupplierBOP Consulting

AgencyTHE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 10y 4mo ago8mo term

Awarded 31 Oct 2015Expired 29 June 2016

About

The Arts Council England awarded a contract to BOP Consulting for a research project providing an overview of theatre production, presentation, and audience demand in England, covering subsidised, unfunded not-for-profit, and commercial sectors.

The project delivered a current profile and analysis of theatre production, a map of theatre attendance against geography and population, an overview of production locations and factors affecting demand, trends in audience taste and consumption, a comparative cost profile of producing theatres, a profile of touring and distribution, a brief overview of talent development, and sector views on targeting investment.

The contract value was AUD 64,980.

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