# Bristol Old Vic brings theatre into classrooms to address arts 'emergency'

Bristol Old Vic is taking theatre into schools to counter what it describes as an arts emergency, aiming to widen access for students. The initiative matters because arts education and cultural access face growing funding and participation pressures.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/oct/18/bristol-old-vic-arts-emergency-city-academy-theatre-plays-access) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:03 GMT