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A group of students participate in a workshop in The Old Vic auditorium

John Lyon's Cultural Capital Fund

John Lyon’s Cultural Capital Fund is about creating opportunities for young people to engage with the arts

The John Lyon’s Cultural Capital Fund is designed to ensure that access to high quality in-person arts activities is open to all children in the charity’s beneficial area. This access has been restricted by COVID-19, especially for those from backgrounds that are typically under-represented.

The Old Vic Offer

The Cultural Capital Fund is open for schools to work with an arts organisation of their choosing, giving students the opportunity to see theatre productions or visit galleries or museums, and to participate in associated workshops.

If your school would like to apply for a theatre-focused experience at The Old Vic please read the information below.

Primary Schools
  1. A directing workshop from a professional director for your primary school to support an in-school production
  2. Free tickets to attend the Relaxed Performance of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic on Sat 10 Dec and an in-school workshop related to the production
Secondary Schools
  1. Tickets to attend an Old Vic production and an in-school workshop related to that production
  2. Free tickets to attend the Relaxed Performance of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic on Sat 10 Dec and an in-school workshop related to the production
Eligibility
  • London state schools (primary, secondary or SEN) that are based in the Charity’s Beneficial Area – Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and the Cities of London and Westminster
  • Individual schools can apply to work with one or more arts organisation. If you would like to work with The Old Vic but are also applying to work with another organisation, please email education@oldvictheatre.com to discuss your application
How to Apply

Apply now via the John Lyon’s Grants Portal

Previews Partner
Productions Partner
Reopening Partner
The Old Vic gratefully acknowledges support through the Culture Recovery Fund from Arts Council England
Principal Partner

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The Old Vic, The Cut,London SE1 8NB

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box.office@oldvictheatre.com 0344 871 7628

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