The Dukes is thriving: this year more than 100,000 tickets/workshop places/gallery visits will take place, up from 80,000 last year. More...
• The Dukes values young people: last year we welcomed 45 schools and educational groups from the Lancaster District to our productions. More...
• The Dukes pioneers Creative Learning with young people: last year 2,132 individual young people (including hard-to-reach young people and those with complex needs) took part. More...
• The Dukes is a significant employer: the company employs 23 Full Time Equivalent posts and supports a further 26 Full Time Equivalent indirect jobs in local shops, cafes, pubs, taxis. More...
• The Dukes is great value: in 2009-10 we estimate that every Lancaster City Council £1 of investment will bring an economic return of £16.23. More...
• The Dukes gives the Lancaster District a national profile: the annual productions in Williamson Park attract thousands of visitors from beyond Lancashire and are regularly featured in the national press. More...
• The Dukes is successful: Sabbat, The Dukes’ production about the trials of the Lancashire witches, was the most popular studio play in the company’s history. More...
• The Dukes is key to regeneration: the company has recently built The Round with investment from the North West Development Agency and we are a central part of the Lancaster evening economy. More...
• The Dukes encourages pride of place: we commission plays inspired by this area and export excellent work beyond. In July 2009, our Senior Youth Theatre performed their work at the National Theatre in London, one of only 12 groups selected from 300 applicants nationwide. More...
