Produced by the researcher Leila Jancovich on behalf of Arts Council England as part of the Young People’s Participatory Theatre project, the bulk of this document is the presentation of statistical data from a series of questionnaires and consultations targeting the UK youth circus sector. The report gives an idea of the geographic spread and demographic range of youth circus, the organisational structure of providers and their level of activity, and the funding and impact of the sector, among other things. The report makes a series of recommendations for actions to develop the sector.
Contents
Executive summary
Introduction
Context for the report
Aims
Methodology
Key findings
Recommendations
Conclusions
Methodology
Context for report
The circus context
The youth context
Overview of the sector nationally
Statistical data from questionnaires
1. Geographic spread
2. Breakdown of young people participating in youth circus
3. Range and breadth of activity
4. Organisational details
5. Funding and partnerships
6. Benefits for young people
7. Staff development
8. Development recommendations
Recommendations from the questionnaire
Detailed findings from focus groups and discussions
Priorities for youth circus practitioners
Priorities for young people
Recommendations from the regional meetings
Conclusion and proposed actions
Relationship to the YPPT aims