4 Sep 2025
Loading Bay and Common Space
Class Assembly
Theatres, companies and artists came together for a day of talks and panel discussions to understand the deep-rooted socio-economic inequity in the arts.
Calling all working class creatives from Bradford, Yorkshire and beyond!
Class Assembly
RTYDS (Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme), Common/Wealth, Bradford Producing Hub and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture invited artists and organisations to come together to explore how arts organisations and industry leaders can create a more equitable cultural sector – one where working class artists can thrive as both creatives and leaders.
The day included guest speakers, panel discussions, artist commissions and a Q&A.
Schedule:
- 10.30am: Registration and welcome at Loading Bay
- 11am: Introduction to Fair Play and schedule of the day
- 11.20am: Morning session
- 12.30pm: Move to Common Space for lunch
- 1.45pm: Afternoon session (including a tea break)
- 4.30pm: Wrap up and thank you
Artist's evening
As part of Class Assembly Bradford, RTYDS, Common/Wealth, Bradford Producing Hub and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture came together to hold a night of solidarity, connection and celebration for working class artists.
On Thursday 4 September 2025 we headed to Common Space for drinks, performances, music and good chat.
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