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Dateline: 2nd November, 2008
ACE to Evaluate ROH Bid An independent evaluation of the proposal from The Royal Opera House and Manchester City Council to create a northern outpost for performances of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet at Manchester's Palace Theatre is to be conducted by Arts Council England. The evaluation will begin immediately and be led by arts consultant Graham Marchant, who is expected to report back to ACE by the end of January 2009. He will look into the potential for expanding opera and ballet provision in the area, the training and development opportunities that may arise from the plans and the possible impact on other arts organisation in the region. Alan Davey, ACE's chief executive, said, "This is a bold idea and one of real national significance, which is why it is vital that we test it thoroughly. We must look at its potential impact on our arts ecology regionally and nationally, to ensure that it builds on the excellence of work already being produced and develops new audiences." Secretary of State for Culture Andy Burnham welcomed the plans and approves of the evaluation to make sure that the proposal fits in with the region's requirements. He said, "It has long been a personal priority for me to see national cultural organisations develop a presence outside London, so I'm really pleased to see the Royal Opera House's plan moving forward." ROH chief executive Tony Hall said, "We're delighted that our proposal met with such a positive response. We want to work with the people in Manchester to create something that really benefits the region, something that really takes the brilliant things we do here to new and wider audiences away from the South East." Sir Richard Leese, Leader of MCC, was also pleased with the progress of the proposition. He said, "Establishing a new production and performance base here at Royal Opera House Manchester with training in every aspect of production, from set building to singing, would bring significant economic benefit to the city by attracting more visitors and creating several hundred new jobs for local people." The evaluation process will include consultation with any other arts organisations that may be affected by the proposal and others who may be described in arts management-speak as 'significant stakeholders'. David Chadderton
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