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A day in the life of...a producing team: Polka Theatre

Artistic director Helen Matravers, assistant producer Abigayle Bartley and senior producer Kate Bradshaw
Artistic director Helen Matravers, assistant producer Abigayle Bartley and senior producer Kate Bradshaw
Kate Bradshaw, Abigayle Bartley and Helen Matravers, of London children’s venue Polka, take Lyn Gardner with them to work to offer an insight into the day-to-day task of being a producer, from overseeing budgets to averting crises, while also dealing with multiple projects – and talk about breaking down access barriers as the venue continues its mission to empower children through creativity

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