Sherman Theatre believes that everyone should be able to enjoy the stimulating, challenging and entertaining experience of theatre. We are dedicated to providing access to great theatre for all and do this through a wide range of innovative initiatives coupled with a uniquely welcoming attitude. We are therefore delighted to have been recognised for our work in ensuring we connect with diverse audiences with a nomination for the 2017 UK Theatre Awards in the Promotion of Diversity category.Sherman Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan has said “I am delighted that Sherman Theatre has been recognised in this category. As an artistic director, there can be no more valuable work than that which strives to make theatre more accessible. I am so proud of all the extraordinary team at the Sherman, and of our audiences who constantly demonstrate their commitment to their local theatre. As the Sherman continues to grow in ambition, the promotion of diversity will remain at the heart of everything we do.” Sherman Theatre’s Sherman 5 project, which is generously supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, is at the heart of the company’s work to generate diverse audiences. Sherman 5 gives people who face barriers and/or disadvantage and who have never attended a performance at the theatre the chance to do so. Sherman 5 is open to residents of existing or former Communities First areas across South Wales as well as community groups who represent people who face barriers. The scheme ensures that our performances are fully accessible to members. Members of Sherman 5 receive free tickets for their first visit to the theatre and pay just £5 per ticket (£2.50 for Under 25s) for their subsequent visits. Free transport to and from the theatre is also provided if needed. The Sherman 5 team is also present at selected performances to provide support for members who require it. Sherman 5 members can also deepen their relationship with Sherman Theatre by volunteering as a Sherman 5 Rep. Reps receive Spice Time Credits in return for the time they spend as a volunteer. Sherman Theatre and Spice Time Credits have forged a strong relationship over the life of the project. Time Credits strengthen and build communities by engaging those who may not normally get very involved in their local area, as well as by encouraging people to be involved in different ways in order to add a new dimension to their lives (and the community). Sherman 5 members have had this to say about the project: “Being a member is a great opportunity for families and different cultures and ethnicities to access the arts.” Asha Singh “I’m privileged to be part of the Sherman 5 family.” Tahmeena Zamruz The scheme currently has 3,000 individual members who had not previously attended performances or accessed cultural provision at Sherman Theatre. Sherman 5 is also working with 60 groups who support those face disadvantage or barriers including the RNIB, young carers, refugee and groups and Action on Hearing Loss. From September 2016 – August 2017 Sherman 5 supported 4,000 individual attendances at Sherman Theatre. Over the lifetime of the project Sherman 5 has supported over 8,600 individual attendances. The success of Sherman 5 is due to the commitment of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to support the initiative over a 5 year period from 2013 to 2018. The winner of the UK Theatre Award for the Promotion of Diversity will be announced in London on Sunday 15 October. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Guy O’Donnell on 029 2064 6982 / 07703 729 079 or email guy.odonnell@shermantheatre.co.uk Mae Theatr y Sherman yn credu y dylai pawb allu mwynhau’r profiad sbardunol, heriol ac adloniadol o theatr fyw. Rydym yn ymroddedig i’w gwneud hi’n hygyrch i bawb brofi theatr gwych ac rydym yn gwneud hyn trwy ystod eang o fentrau blaengar ynghyd â ymddygiad groesawgar unigryw. Rydym felly wrth ein boddau ein bod wedi cael ein cydnabod am ein gwaith o sicrhau ein bod yn ymgysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd amrywiaethol gyda enwebiad ar gyfer Gwobrau Theatr y DU 2017 yn y categori Hyrwyddo Amrywiaeth. Dywed Cyfarwyddwr Artistig Theatr y Sherman Rachel O’Riordan “Rwyf wrth fy modd fod Theatr y Sherman wedi cael ei chydnabod yn y categori hon. Fel cyfarwyddwr artistig, does dim gwaith mwy gwerthfawr na hynny sy’n ymdrechu i wneud y theatr yn fwy hygyrch. Rwy’n falch dros ben o’r tim cyfan eithriadol yn y Sherman, ac o’n cynulleidfaoedd sy’n mynegi eu hymrwymiad parhaus i’w theatr leol. Wrth i’r Sherman barhau i dyfu mewn uchelgais, bydd yr hyrwyddiad o amrywiaeth yn parhau i fod wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn.” Mae prosiect Sherman 5 Theatr y Sherman, sy’n derbyn cefnogaeth hael gan Sefydliad Paul Hamlyn, wrth wraidd gwaith y cwmni i ennyn cynulleidfaoedd amrywiol. Mae Sherman 5 yn rhoi’r cyfle i’r rheiny sy’n wynebu rhwystrau a/neu anfantais sydd erioed wedi mynychu perfformiad yn y theatr gael gwneud hynny. Mae Sherman 5 yn agored i breswylwyr ardaloedd Cymunedau’n Gyntaf presenol neu flaenorol ar draws De Cymru ynghyd â grwpiau cymunedol sy’n cynrychioli’r rheiny sy’n wynebu rhwystrau. Mae’r cynllun yn sicrhau fod ein perfformiadau yn hygyrch i aelodau. Mae aelodau Sherman 5 yn derbyn tocynnau am ddim ar eu hymweliad cyntaf i’r theatr yna’n talu ond £5 y tocyn (£2.50 i’r rhai Dan 25) ar unrhyw ymweliadau i ddilyn. Darperir trafnidiaeth am ddim i’r theatr ac yn ôl hefyd pan fo’r angen. Mae tim Sherman 5 hefyd yn bresenol yn ystod perfformiadau detholedig i gynnig cymorth i unrhyw aelodau sydd ei angen. Gall aelodau Sherman 5 hefyd ddyfnhau eu perthynas â Theatr y Sherman trwy wirfoddoli fel cynrychiolydd Sherman 5. Mae cynrychiolwyr yn derbyn Credydau Amser Spice yn gyfnewid am yr amser y maent yn ei dreulio’n gwirfoddoli. Mae Theatr y Sherman a Credydau Amser Spice wedi hogi perthynas gref trwy gydol oes y brosiect. Mae Credydau Amser yn adeiladu a chryfhau cymunedau trwy ddenu’r rheiny na fyddai’n ymhel â’u cymuned leol fel arfer i wneud hynny, yn ogystal ag annog pobl i gymryd rhan mewn ffyrdd amrywiol er mwyn ychwanegu dimensiwn newydd i’w bywydau (ac i’r gymuned). Dywed aelodau Sherman 5 y canlynol am y brosiect: “Mae bod yn aelod yn gyfle gwych i deuluoedd ac i’r rheiny o gefndiroedd a diwylliannau gwahanol gael mynediad i’r celfyddydau.” Asha Singh “Mae’n fraint i mi gael bod yn rhan o deulu Sherman 5.” Tahmeena Zamruz Mae 3,000 o aelodau unigol nad oeddynt wedi mynychu perfformiadau nac ychwaith wedi cael mynediad i ddarpariaeth diwylliannol yn Theatr y Sherman eisoes bellach yn aelodau o’r cynllun. Mae Sherman 5 hefyd yn gweithio â 60 grwp sy’n cefnogi’r rheiny sy’n wynebu anfantais neu rwystrau gan gynnwys yr RNIB, gofalwyr ifanc, grwpiau ffoaduriaid a Action on Hearing Loss. O fis Medi 2016 - Awst 2017 cefnogodd Sherman 5 4,000 o ymweliadau unigol i Theatr y Sherman. Trwy gydol oes y brosiect mae Sherman 5 wedi cefnogi dros 8,600 o fynychiadau unigol. Mae llwyddiant Sherman 5 o ganlyniad i ymrwymiad Sefydliad Paul Hamlyn i gefnogi'r fenter dros gyfnod o 5 mlynedd rhwng 2013 a 2018. Bydd ennillydd Gwobr Theatr y DU ar gyfer Hyrwyddo Amrywiaeth yn cael ei gyhoeddi yn Llundain ar ddydd Sul Hydref 15. Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn ymaelodi cysylltwch â Guy O’Donnell ar 029 2064 6982 / 07703 729 079 neu e-bostiwch guy.odonnell@shermantheatre.co.uk |
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