Creative Assembly
To diversify voices, influence decision-making, and foster deeper connections with audiences.
We want to hear diverse voices and for those voices to influence our decision making. In turn, we hope to be able to foster deeper connections with our audiences.
The Creative Assembly was established in 2024, bringing together the existing Creative Advisory Group, Young Cultural Leaders with the newly formed Theatre Disruptors, Community Connectors and Associate Company.
Each group has its own focus and brings their own ideas and creativity to help shape the direction of Norwich Theatre. The Creative Assembly will transform decision making at Norwich Theatre and is a vital link between us and communities and neighbourhoods across Norfolk.
This work is still in its early stages and we envisage that this will evolve, as it becomes embedded into our leadership model.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Creative Assembly is made up of five different groups, each with their own particular aim. The overall purpose of the Creative Assembly is to diversify voices, influence decision-making, and foster deeper connections with audiences at Norwich Theatre.
Theatre Disruptors – to challenge, interrupt and bring new ideas to influence Norwich Theatre’s decision making.
Community Connectors – to engage more deeply with local communities by sharing offers and opportunities at the grassroots level.
Young Cultural Leaders – to fill the gap in leadership development for 18-30 year olds, implementing youth voice in the local industry.
Creative Advisory Group – to involve local freelance creatives in strategic decisions at Norwich Theatre, sharing their experiences and perspectives.
Associate Company – an independent company embedded within Norwich Theatre. They contribute to our creative journey, enhance its potential, and foster exchange, alternative viewpoints, and collaboration
The entire Creative Assembly has two gatherings per year in which they get to learn about strategic direction of the organisation, hear updates from each group, and give their feedback on specific developments such as our new Visitor Charter.
When spaces are available, we share a public call out for people to apply. Check these webpages or our social media for opportunities. Most groups have the option of staying for up to 24 months.
No, you don’t need any prior knowledge. We’ll provide all the information you need.
We ensure the event is accessible to everyone, covering expenses like transport, providing refreshments, and offering additional support if needed.
We coordinate a six-monthly report for Heads of Department, Directors and the Board at Norwich Theatre from all five groups with headline updates, recommendations and requests. Responses are then fed back to each group.
We’re learning as we go. This is new for our organisation and we intend to fine tune this process along the way. We work to ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of the Creative Assembly to make connections, listen and feedback. We also strive to provide regular updates and opportunities for our audiences to hear about what is taking place and the change that this is making.
The Creative Assembly continues to evolve, with each group serving a term of no more than 24 months before recruiting a new cohort through an application process. This ensures different voices are heard and builds connections with communities.
Senior leaders attend the Creative Assembly gatherings to hear directly from representatives and have conversations about strategic direction and decisions. Updates, questions and reflections are fed through to Directors, Heads of Departments and the Creative Assembly in a cyclical process.
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