We strive to make our performances relevant to our target audience. To do this, it is important that we stay close to them and gain insight into what it is like to be young in Västra Götaland. We achieve this partly through touring—approximately 80% of our performances take place on tour—and partly by creating productions in close collaboration with children.

A key aspect of our democratic mission is to perform for all pupils in schools, regardless of background or previous experience of the performing arts. This also means that we have a responsibility to deliver a high level of artistic quality to audiences who have not always chosen to attend dance or theatre performances.

 

We have two production houses:

 

Children who live in or near the municipalities where our theatres are located often visit our production houses as a complement to school performances. While everyone is welcome, the large geographical size of the region means that we also have a responsibility to tour areas located far from a theatre. One way in which we increase the number of performances across the region is through our Performing Arts Agreement, a unique model offered to municipalities in Västra Götaland.

 

In addition, we present public performances at our venues in Borås and Uddevalla. These stages also host guest performances by other companies and theatre groups, as well as productions by upper secondary schools and arts schools in the region.

 

To see our currently touring productions, visit www.regionteatervast.se