RSC Next Generation is a talent development programme which empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to explore on and off stage careers in the performing arts. Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has renewed support for the programme for 2 years starting in 2024.
Next Generation is a unique year-long talent development programme established in 2017, which empowers young people (13-25) facing social challenges and disadvantages to explore careers in the performing arts. Next Gen delivers bespoke professional training and guidance by RSC practitioners, gives unparalleled opportunities, develops aspirations, provides support with auditions and advice on getting into the industry. 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 for R&D readings and as part of the professional cast.
"Next Generation ....... transforming the lives of young people impacted by structural disadvantage and building a diverse pipeline of exciting new talent for our sector" - Paul Ainsworth, RSC Next Generation Programme Director