What have we achieved?

	Established Writers Squads, for Year 6 pupils gifted in Creative Writing
	Diversions, the Dance Company of Wales, visited the Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare, following a series of workshops with local schools
	Youth Excellence Award for Just Desserts, a youth theatre project
	High profile concerts in our theatres, including Three Other Tenors, Welsh National Opera, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci and Mike Peters.
	Member of staff completed British Sign Language Level 1, studying for Level 2.
	The “All Lit Up” project began, benefiting young people in the looked-after system
	Cwmni Mega performed Welsh language pantomime at the Muni Arts Centre.
	Increased attendances to theatre and cinema by over 5000.
	Valleys Dance Initiative Report launched at the WAG
	·“Strengthening Communities” completed successfully, Digital Media/ Arts post/ programme of work continued.
	Worked with Valleys Kids to create an experimental documentary
	Supported the development of new creative industries by piloting two Youth Music Industry fora.
	Worked with local communities to create new employment opportunities and secure new resources arts activities.

What do our Service Users think?

“A very enjoyable and well structured day”
Local teacher, regarding Film Education workshop at The Coliseum

“Very welcoming – love to come back”
Visitors from England to Circle Gallery in Muni Arts Centre

“On a visit from my home in London I have discovered the jewel that is the Park and Dare Theatre, please put me on your mailing list so that I may again enjoy an evening at your wonderful theatre“
Visitor to Park & Dare Theatre

“The artists were nice, helpful, friendly and treated us like adults”
Education Extra photography project member

“All this was new to me – I would love to learn more, thank you all for giving me the chance”
60 year old female participant in Digital Media project, Bryncynon