Children’s Access to Theatre

Part of Culture, Media and Sport – in the House of Commons at on 3 July 2025.

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Photo of Jim Shannon Jim Shannon DUP, Strangford

The Secretary of State is getting a liking for visiting Northern Ireland. With that in mind, what discussions has she had with her counterparts in Northern Ireland on the importance of further engagement between local theatres and schools across Northern Ireland—the very thing James Asser mentioned—to ensure that young children can access drama in educational settings?

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