Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation is delighted to extend their partnership with Royal Shakespeare Company to support ‘Next Generation’ Act, Backstage and Direct, a talent development programme empowering young people facing social challenges and disadvantages to explore theatre careers working alongside RSC practitioners. This long standing, aspirational programme now has an alumni network, providing ongoing support and mentoring as participants take their next steps into the theatre industry.  We love that selected Next Gen graduates go on to paid roles within the RSC, both back stage as part of the RSC's impressive apprentice programme and on stage as part of the professional cast.

Georgia White, Deputy Director of Creative Learning and Engagement,Royal Shakespeare Company: “Over the next two years, Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation's vital funding will ensure that we can continue to seek out and support aspiring young theatre makers from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the performing arts – empowering them to develop their talents through a robust programme of workshops, residentials, and ongoing mentoring and support.  We are very proud that several Next Gen graduates have gone on to study drama at prestigious drama schools across the country, with some already returning to work with the RSC in a professional capacity.”