Statistics

1. Only 6% of arts staff come from disabled backgrounds, while around 22% of the UK population identifies as disabled.Source: Arts Council England data, cited in 20 Stories High, Access Facts (2024).

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2. Just 30% of UK theatres provide access services such as captioning, BSL interpretation, or audio description.
Source: VocalEyes, Theatre Access Report (2019, updated 2021).​

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3. Theatre projects for people with dementia improve mood, memory, and social connection, showing measurable well-being gains. Source: Swansea University, Innovative Theatre Project Bringing Laughter to People with Dementia (2023).

 

4. 93% of parents and carers reported improvements in their child’s emotional well-being after bedside performances.
Source: Sextou, Applied Theatre Research (2022).

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5. Theatres save the NHS approximately £102 million every year through the physical and mental health benefits they deliver.

Source: Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, reported by The Stage (2021).