ROUNDHOUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11 Celebrating Five Years Since Reopening MY FIRST YEAR Christopher Satterthwaite Chairman, the Roundhouse Trust
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ROUNDHOUSE ANNUAL REVIEW 2010/11 Celebrating five years since reopening My fIRSt yEAR Christopher Satterthwaite Chairman, The Roundhouse Trust Since coming on board in November 2010, I’ve been mixed economy and I’m extremely grateful for the hugely impressed by the breadth of high-quality music, continued support of our funders, particularly Arts theatre, circus and other events on offer to audiences, Council England, Camden Council and the Paul Hamlyn and continually inspired by the work we do with 11–25s. Foundation who have all supported us significantly since reopening. We are also indebted to companies such There have been so many highlights already. Just a few… as Bloomberg, The Pret Foundation Trust and EMI, as Inside, a moving and thought-provoking theatre piece well as the dedicated individuals who support us in about young fathers in prison; the ‘Come and Sing’ so many ways. events at Voices Now, which proved why singing with hundreds of other people is such an inspiring and uplifting I’d like to pay tribute to Lloyd Dorfman, my predecessor, experience; and seeing the young performers who’d who played such a vital role in leading the Trust for three progressed through Roundhouse projects hold their own years, and who remains involved as Vice President. And with more established names at our 5th Birthday Gala. to the Trust’s first Chairman and current President, Torquil Norman, whose vision for the Roundhouse as a centre The Gala in March raised £561,415 towards funding of creativity for young people remains our guiding light. further opportunities for young people through our Creative Programme. And it’s these young people who I’d also like to thank Marcus Davey for his leadership and remain the focus of our activities. Every year we work with insight, the Board for their support, and all the staff at the over 3,000 11–25 year olds – many of whom have been Roundhouse for their tireless creativity and enthusiasm. excluded, marginalised or disadvantaged by society – offering them the chance to get involved in the arts. Some I’m very much looking forward to the challenges have experienced extreme difficulty, while others are just ahead and getting to know many more of the extended passionate about the arts, but all are offered a chance to ‘Roundhouse family’ soon. fulfil ambitions, find their way back into education, gain confidence or, in some cases, truly transform their lives. With extensive cuts taking place throughout the arts, these are challenging times. But the Roundhouse remains resourceful and responsible in its financial management. Public and private funding is a vital component of our Christopher Satterthwaite Coldplay ROUNDHOUSE 2006/11 The Roundhouse has a rich heritage: from modest ‘The Roundhouse is such an ‘ Whenever I walk past the ‘The born-again Roundhouse is Victorian beginnings, built in 1846 as a steam-engine iconic venue. It’s fantastic that Roundhouse I think someone still just a baby. Only five years repair shed, to a venue for ground-breaking music and theatre events. Following a £30 million redevelopment, after years of being empty, it’s young is in there doing something old. but, what it’s achieved in that the doors of the Grade II* listed building were re-opened been brought back to life’ creative – maybe for the first time. short space of time would make in 2006. Elton John, singer/songwriter And it will change their life’ any established theatre weep Lindsay Duncan, actor and Roundhouse Ambassador with envy. Don’t ever grow up’ Since then, we’ve worked with over 3,000 11–25 year- ‘This is my favourite venue in the Terry Gilliam, film/opera director olds each year, enabling them to realise their creative whole world’ and Roundhouse Ambassador potential; and offered audiences of all ages new and Adele, singer/songwriter extraordinary experiences in live music, circus, theatre and new media. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, BBC Electric Proms, Hofesh Shechter Fuerzabruta, David Byrne’s Playing the Building, Other Side of the World music project LOOKINg AHEAD Marcus Davey Chief Executive & Artistic Director It doesn’t seem so long ago that, hard hat safely in place, With financial challenges across the arts sector, there’s I was showing people around a construction site and never been a more important time for creative thinking. enthusing about our plans for a multi-arts centre for So, I’m particularly looking forward to building closer the 21st century. Can it really be five years since the links with our ‘Cultural Camden’ partners – Central School Roundhouse reopened its doors with the explosive new of Speech & Drama and Hampstead Theatre – to develop show, Fuerzabruta? Since then we’ve presented some of innovative practices and share services, facilities the world’s greatest artists and companies – from the RSC, and knowledge. Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to Circolombia, Jay-Z and Gorillaz. We’ve also commissioned and produced work This year we said a fond farewell to Lloyd Dorfman, who that’s toured the UK and abroad, and been seen on TV joined us as Chairman a year after opening and who has and online by millions. been fundamental to our success. And in November we welcomed Christopher Satterthwaite to the Chair. As The hard hat’s now safely put away and we’re looking CEO of Chime Communications, Chris brings invaluable forward to the next five years and all that they hold. I’m commercial expertise and an understanding of the needs excited about continuing partnerships with iTunes and the of creative people and processes. RSC, as well as increasing the number of Roundhouse- produced shows in the vein of Ron Arad’s Curtain Call, Finally, I’d like to thank our wonderful performers, which took place in summer 2011. Collaborations with audiences, funders, Board of Trustees and my inspiring leading lights in our industry, including theatre-makers and hard-working colleagues for their support and Robert Lepage and Deborah Warner, are also in commitment. And a special thanks to the large group the pipeline. of volunteers, who’ve generously contributed their time and enthusiasm over the past five years. Underpinning everything is the true innovation of the organisation’s philosophy – to place young people, and Here’s to the next five years. their participation in the arts, at the very heart of what we do. As well as the wealth of creative projects on offer and the involvement of young people’s circus, theatre and music companies in Main Space productions, the inclusion of two 11–25 year olds on the Board of Trustees ensures their voices are heard and our plans reflect their Marcus Davey needs. Forthcoming plans include developing links with like-minded organisations around the world to offer creative opportunities to 11–25s. Staff, the Roundhouse, volunteer ushers, Roundhouse Terrace ROUNDHOUSE 11–25 Roundhouse 11–25 is a hub for youth-led creative innovation. We provide a programme of opportunities for young people to access at a level relative to their individual ability and personal circumstances, and seek their advice and insights to make sure we provide appropriate opportunities, tuition and resources. 2006/11 More than 16,000 11–25s took part in creative projects. Community ENgAgEMENt PathwayS and pROgression During the year we maintained our relationships with This year 750 young people took advantage of local schools and Pupil Referral Units through curriculum- Emerging Artist Membership to use our studio facilities based activities and after-school programmes, resulting for independent work. There were 425 attendances in a total of 2,692 attendances. We also worked closely across a range of tailored professional development with a range of statutory services, and voluntary and programmes giving 11–25s real industry experience, such community sector organisations. New streams of as broadcasting live from the Main Space or working with provision included street circus and community radio creative partners, like iTunes. Emerging artists and young programmes, delivered both on- and off-site. Through Roundhouse companies filled 1,363 performance slots targeted provision, we engaged with young people who’ve across 85 shows, including the Circus Company at experienced homelessness, are at risk of exclusion from CircusFest, the AV Collective at Glastonbury, the Theatre mainstream education and those who are already Company at the Edinburgh Festival, and the Poetry disengaged – resulting in a total of 3,061 attendances. Collective performing a curtain-raiser during the RSC run. We also continued to offer paid traineeships to Mainstream pROgramme young people running Roundhouse Radio. We continued to offer open access programmes across performing arts, music, broadcast and new media to YoutH Governance 11–25s at all levels of ability – from beginners to the most The Roundhouse Youth Advisory Board (RYAB) enables advanced seeking professional development opportunities. young people to have a voice within the organisation and The programmes ran on a termly basis and during holiday be advocates to the wider community. This year they were periods through a first-come first-served policy, auditions active contributors in a range of capacities, most notably or a call to submit work. This year we also introduced in devising ways to increase the visibility of our work with ‘drop-in nights’ to allow participants to try something 11–25s. Two members of RYAB sit on the main Board different without having to commit to a 10-week course. of Trustees. There were a total of 5,830 attendances across 101 projects. turning point fEStival 2010 Masterminded entirely by a creative team all aged 25 and under, Turning Point formed part of the Roundhouse’s commitment to empowering young people and nurturing new talent. Across three days in September, the building was alive with music, circus, cabaret and comedy events showcasing emerging talent alongside major established artists, such as Professor Green and Ms Dynamite.