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In Spring 2024, ETO’s newly commissioned, interactive and engaging opera, The Great Stink, (written by Hannah Khalil, and composed by Omar Shahryar) will transport 6000 children to 19th century London, on a historical adventure to learn about the “the Great Stink” of the River Thames.
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Situation
A staggering 850,000 children and young people in Britain are living with a mental health problem: an average of three children in every classroom. Despite the well-evidenced transformational impact that music has on children’s mental health and wellbeing, music provision is diminishing at a marked rate in state primary schools. 68% of primary teachers reported reduced music provision and extracurricular activities wiped out “in 72% of primary schools” (Independent Society of Musicians 2020).
Solution
Engagement in cultural education contributes to children’s overall development, improving learning, concentration, language acquisition and literacy (Arts Council England). In response, ETO will tour The Great Stink to 30 schools, theatres and libraries, inspiring creative self-expression, greater confidence, and improved wellbeing and resilience for 6000 children across the UK, particularly in communities where children have limited access to cultural opportunity.
