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Elaine Grant

Elaine Grant

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  • About me

    Director, Elaine Grant Creative Consulting | Theatre Access | Audience Development |Community Engagement |Participation & Outreach Consultant | Public Speaker | Event Host | Focus Group recruitment specialist

  • Education

    • Collingwood Girls School, London

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    • Middlesex University

      1982 - 1985
      BA (Hons) Performance Arts 2:1

  • Experience

    • Wac Arts

      Sept 1997 - Apr 2006
      Course Director

      I managed the Foundation Degree in Performing Arts, recognising and celebrating diversity in the Performing Arts.

    • Mousetrap Theatre Projects

      Apr 2007 - Apr 2023
      Head of Access Programmes

      I managed the Access programmes at Mousetrap Theatre Projects - TheatreOpeners - organising theatre visits & creating insight sessions for mainstream secondary schools Pan - London & Family First Nights - organising theatre visits and family workshops for low income and disadvantaged families across Greater London.

    • Freelance

      Apr 2023 - now
      Director

      My creative Arts consultancy, Elaine Grant Creative Consulting, specialises in diversifying theatre and cultural audiences, community engagement and mentoring young creatives in sustainable careers in the Arts industry. I also help theatre professionals welcome the diverse audiences they dream of, by connecting them with my extensive networks of people ready to access theatre shows. I am passionate about giving access to disadvantaged, underrepresented and marginalised communities and supporting and encouraging young people in the Arts. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BA (Hons) Performance Arts

      Middlesex University

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elaine Grant
      25 Black Champions of Theatre Alfred Fagon Award 2022 Dec 2021 For our 25th anniversary, the Alfred Fagon Award Board felt this would be a great occasion not only to celebrate writers, but to turn the spotlight on 25 roles which don’t normally take centre-stage. The behind the scenes roles that contribute to the ecosystem of the theatre industry, whether that be casting directors, drama teachers, sound designers or volunteer coordinators, each of these 25 play a vital part in the growth and sustainability of theatre, as well as being role models to a… Show more For our 25th anniversary, the Alfred Fagon Award Board felt this would be a great occasion not only to celebrate writers, but to turn the spotlight on 25 roles which don’t normally take centre-stage. The behind the scenes roles that contribute to the ecosystem of the theatre industry, whether that be casting directors, drama teachers, sound designers or volunteer coordinators, each of these 25 play a vital part in the growth and sustainability of theatre, as well as being role models to a generation following behind them. Show less
    • Awarded to Elaine Grant
      Finalist in the Outstanding Woman in the Creative Industries category Precious Awards 2014 Oct 2014 The Precious Awards recognises and supports women of colour in the business and work environment and creates role models for future generations to follow.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Trustee

      Issued by Family Arts Campaign
      Family Arts CampaignAssociated with Elaine Grant

    • Board Trustee

      Issued by Black Heroes Foundation on Jul 2022
      Black Heroes FoundationAssociated with Elaine Grant

    • Board Trustee

      Issued by Action for Children's Arts on Feb 2025
      Action for Children's ArtsAssociated with Elaine Grant