Case Study: Strategy & Impact

Original Theatre – added value in the arts sector

 

Context

Original Theatre Company is one of the UK’s most successful and prolific touring arts and companies, as well as a digital theatre platform, founded in 2004.

Their multi award-winning shows have been watched by over 3m people in over 100 venues.

 

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Challenge

Original Theatre Company needed to position itself differently, finding ways to better communicate its ambition to support new writing, digital theatre-making and its deep knowledge of regional audiences.

The method

An Impact Strategy Day.
Critical Friendship.

The always possible team designed the #StoriesEverywhere campaign, securing over £125k in investment and aligning creative with commercial strategy.

We co-wrote the ‘Vision For UK Touring Theatre’ manfesto

Outcomes

Further funding and national visibility.

They became recognised by Arts Council England for the first time – and with new writing being selected for showcases in New York.

Their unique connection with regional audiences was better demonstrated.

always possible has been working with Original for over a year and half.

The cumulative result of the different pieces of strategic work has put the company on a much firmer footing – both strategically and financially.

The relationship has saved us time and helped us to think differently.

Alastair Whatley

Artistic Director, Original Theatre

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