Bompas & Parr – The Future of P-leisurereport, 2024

Bompas & Parr's P-Leisure Report explores the concept of 'public leisure' and provides pleasure to its audience. This particular report focuses on the future of museums as entertainment spaces. It aims to challenge traditional ideas about museums and highlight their potential as dynamic and community-oriented venues for inspiration. Bompas & Parr believes that museums are undergoing a significant shift and are currently at a crucial moment for change. The report recognizes the need for museums to decolonize and adopt new narratives and practices to enhance the museum experience. This period of transformation presents exciting opportunities for museums to expand beyond their physical walls and engage with visitors in various ways, including through digital platforms. The report aims to ignite creativity and envision the future of public and civic spaces. It is presented in the context of Bompas & Parr's Museum of Shakespeare, a modern and immersive experience that draws inspiration from 400 years of creativity. Bompas & Parr's passion for museums and their desire to push boundaries in the industry encourages readers to explore the future possibilities of these cultural institutions.