The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath has announced the formation of the TRB Youth Council, a bold new initiative aimed at amplifying youth voices across the organisation and the wider city.
This move is part of The Egg’s broader New Voices strategy, which seeks to diversify participation and the workforce by 20% by 2026.
The TRB Youth Council currently includes 16 members aged 10 to 18, with plans to expand to include young people from outreach organisations. The Council will meet bi-monthly and play an active role in shaping policy, governance, and programming at Theatre Royal Bath.
The initiative was co-developed with the Engagement Department and is guided by three Young Board Associates who sit on the TRB board as associate honorary members.
The first Youth Council session sparked meaningful discussions around identity, inclusion, and the role of young people in shaping a more representative theatre landscape.
Members were selected through an open call and include participants from The Egg’s Theatre School and Theatre Academy. The Council is already working with local groups such as Young Carers and the Black Families Education Support Group.
The New Voices strategy also includes the Bath Theatre Academy, a two-year Level 3 qualification in Performing and Production Arts delivered in partnership with Bath College.
Additionally, The Egg has introduced two early-career trainee roles—Egg Trainee Creative and Participation Assistant—designed to support emerging artists from underrepresented backgrounds. These roles are recruited through equitable practices, including the Positive Action clause of Employment Law (159) and the Rooney Rule.
Janine Solomon-Gardner, Head of Engagement, said:
“I have been keen to develop a youth council since I started here at The Egg, having run similar initiatives before. Youth voice is an integral part of youth engagement, and having them as part of the Theatre Royal Bath’s story allows for wider representation. We also thrive on being able to support early career creatives who may not have had opportunities in the industry before. We see it as a privilege to be able to watch them thrive as they develop skills to support their professional careers.”
The Egg remains the only theatre in the South West dedicated to producing and presenting high-quality work for children and young people. Its year-round programme includes professional productions, artist development, education initiatives, and the Wonderfund, which distributes 5,000 free tickets annually to state school children.
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