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To be a theatre goer or not to be? Teachers’ role vital in engaging young people with arts

Young people who have a strong family tradition of going to the theatre are more likely to continue to attend performances, according to a study conducted in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Committed English and drama teachers play a crucial role in attracting others to the theatre.

Forty percent of young people attending live theatre were from non-Anglo Australian backgrounds and the majority of them attended with school. For many of these young people, live theatre attendance was not part of their regular cultural experiences.

Read more at University of Sydney

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