

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Arts Dividend with Darren Henley
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Your chance to hear insights from Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley about the current landscape of arts and culture.About this EventYour chance to hear insights from Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley about the current landscape of arts and culture, and pose your questions on the pressing issues facing this sector.Arts and culture enrich people’s lives in many ways, but securing funding has become more challenging. In The Arts Dividend: How Investment in Culture Creates Happier Lives, Darren Henley presents an impassioned and convincing case for the importance and rewards of public investment in arts and culture.He also offers first-hand insights into how the arts:encourage creativityenhance educationprovide defining characteristics to placeshave a positive impact on health and wellbeingsupport innovation and technologycontribute to economic prosperityenhance our country’s reputation for cultural excellenceDarren Henley OBE is Chief Executive of Arts Council England. The author of two independent government reviews into music and culture, he has written 30 books about the arts. Before joining the Arts Council, he spent 15 years leading Classic FM. He holds degrees in politics from the University of Hull, management from the University of South Wales and history of art from the University of Buckingham.Accessibility information: this event will have live subtitling by Stagetext.Thursday 14 May5.30pm-6.30pmCellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street HD1 2SPTicket price: £5 (£4 conc) free for University of Huddersfield staff and students &amp; essential carers accompanying a ticket holderAge guidance: 14+ (U16s should be accompanied by an adult)Access Guide: Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at info@huddlitfest.org.uk with your request.Concession &amp; Carers: For further information on concession and essential carer tickets, please visit our FAQ's page.Eventbrite note: When purchasing tickets please download the Eventbrite 'app' or 'create an Eventbrite account'. This will facilitate quicker access to your tickets.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huddersfield/the-arts-dividend-with-darren-henley/100001983867750847
- **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, health-wellness, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 6.13, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Huddersfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Lawrence Batley Theatre
- **lat**: 53.6450778
- **long**: -1.7799271
- **full address**: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Huddersfield Literature Festival (https://allevents.in/org/huddersfield-literature-festival/23467309)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 6.13 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Huddersfield Literature Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Theatre, health-wellness, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Arts Dividend with Darren Henley ?
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