Providing opportunities in the arts Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation The world’s largest youth drama festival, led by Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, adapted to the Coronavirus pandemic by going virtual. Through this, we were able to increase access to the arts across the nation and provide more opportunities for children with additional needs. 224 schools showcased their students’ artistry during One Night of Shakespeare by filming their creative performances and broadcasting 8
them on our live stream. With messages of support from actors Emma Thompson, Hugh Dennis, Alfred Enoch and Simon Callow, and supported by Art Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund, students enthralled an online audience with their inspirational performances of Shakespeare’s work. The Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation provides access to performance opportunities that help children and young people to develop confidence and enrich their lives through the arts. Most importantly
