DRPG hosts launch of Young Advocates programme
DRPG recently hosted a live launch for Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its Young Advocates pilot programme. The launch was held on 3 February and saw 16 local 14–22 year olds take part. During the session, the group learned more about the Hippodrome’s work through a Q&A session with artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, Fiona Allan, and director of artistic programme for Birmingham Hippodrome, Chris Sudworth. They also learned about DRPG’s work from DRPG chief creative officer Richard Hingley. Over 300 young people expressed interest and 150 applied...