ARC is situated in one of the most deprived wards in Stockton. Many families and school children in the area do not get to experience the magic of live performance either through the prohibitive cost of transport or the cost of tickets. We want to offer a performance that is both entertaining and enriching at an affordable price point, despite increased costs. "It's generally got a message, and the children talk about whatever the message is afterwards." Local Headteacher on ARC productions.

This year, we are aiming to offer a greater level of accessibility. Overcoming the transport challenge, we will take the magic of live performance to nurseries who struggle to travel with a newly created production in collaboration with a local artist. For those families and schools who are able to access ARC physically we will keep our tickets affordable and offer some free to targeted groups to ensure everyone can enjoy the power of live performance.