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Imelda Staunton

OPINION - Imelda Staunton: Jobs in the arts are now just for the privileged and I've had enough of it

Cultural experiences — acting in a school play, learning a musical instrument, reading or writing a story — can be transformational in the lives of young people. Making sure art and creativity are integrated into the lives of young people should be a priority, not a luxury. But all too often, we find creative subjects being treated as secondary to traditional academia.

We all see that mathematics is crucial for set designers, English is necessary for actors, IT is important for those working in film production.

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