§ 46. Sir Jim SpicerTo ask the Minister for the Arts if he will encourage the expansion of the concept of community plays; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe Arts Council sees the large-scale community play, with a cast of local people and a small core of professional directors, designers and writers, as an important part of drama provision. The council encourages the creation of these plays through its theatre writing scheme; the productions themselves are generally funded by local authorities, with assistance and advice from the regional arts associations.