ETT was founded in 1993 by Stephen Unwin to create outstanding theatre and tour productions to wide audiences. They have had success with Shakespeare productions like Hamlet and Henry IV, as well as Ibsen plays. While they generate income from tickets and commercial work, they rely on donations to support their core work and future goals of more touring, reaching more people, and training young talent. ETT believes high quality theatre should be available to all and runs educational programs to encourage drama. Their mission is to be England's leading touring theatre company and create surprising, enriching productions for diverse audiences.