Music Theatre and how to support the next generation
Today we see more and more interdisciplinary production. Music theatre production is interdisciplinary by definition and requires the combination of very specific artistic competences and skills. In music theatre, the international dimension is developed somewhat more strongly than in the performing arts in general. Perhaps due to the musical element which is less confined to national or linguistic borders than text based work. Consequently, co-production has become a regular practice in music theatre. Belgium, thanks to the 1993 Performing Arts Decree, recognises music theatre as an art form and has over 27 national companies. So why is Britain so behind in this field? What are the trends across Europe in the field and is the international circuit open enough to young emerging artists in this field and how do we best support them?
