Showtown is seeking quotations for an evaluator with proven experience to support the evaluation of the “Legacy of Laughter: Unlocking the Charlie Cairoli Collection” project. This is an Arts Council England funded opportunity.

Using comedy, heritage and co-production, "Legacy of Laughter" focuses on unlocking access to Showtown's collections through digital transformation and new interpretive approaches.

Showtown is seeking an evaluator to design and deliver a robust evaluation framework that captures the impact of digital access, community engagement, co-production, and organisational learning. The evaluation must support both internal learning and future development by generating practical recommendations to inform future collections, digital and community-focused work.

Contract dates: August to October 2026

Contract value: £5,000

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 29 July 2026