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July 2004 Feature: National Theatre 3

John Durnin
Artistic Director, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
 

YES, A NATIONAL THEATRE that follows the commissioning model is needed. No other mechanism exists - or is likely to be created - that offers the possibility for creating great, insiring work that draws on all of Scottish theatre’s diverse traditions and practices, which can operate at all scales and which can be delivered to every part of the country. From community arts projects to mixed-media new work to No.1 scale classics, all of Scottish theatre as currently experienced and delivered falls within the NToS remit: outwith the NToS commissioning model, how could such a breadth of activity be delivered to every corner of the country?
 

The benefits it might it bring to theatre in the Highlands are diversity and exposure. Despite the range of theatre provision that already exists in the Highlands, there is always room for more, particularly when diversity and the pursuit of excellence are at the core of the NToS model. Audiences, participants and providers should all benefit from the sharing of other practice, other experiences and other perspectives. In turn, by drawing upon the skills and expertise of companies and practitioners currently working in the Highlands, the distinctive qualities of the best and most exciting practice pursued within the region will be made available through the NToS to the rest of Scotland.

© John Durnin, 2004


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