Regional theatre boss warns wait for mayoral elections could set back sector growth
The chief executive of Norwich Theatre has said a government delay to mayoral elections risks further exacerbating venues’ difficu…
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‘I would rather theatre survived than it collapsed doing new work,’ sector researcher claims
The “striking” growth of musicals and adaptations as a proportion of British theatre repertoire since the pandemic is not nece…
Actors’ union puts demands on the table ahead of talks with theatre bodies
Actor’s union Equity is demanding a guaranteed minimum weekly salary of £1,000 per week for the lowest paid in the West End. The…
ACE launches fund to redistribute £2m allocated to former NPO
Arts Council England (ACE) has unveiled a new £2 million scheme to support the ambitions of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse t…
Northern Stage appointee shares commitment to culture ‘for the people of the North East’
Newcastle theatre company Northern Stage is to welcome TOM HURLEY as head of producing and programming from January. Joining from…
London theatre forfeits building in bid to save charity’s future
A fringe London theatre will surrender its building to the local council as part of efforts to “stabilise” the charity after losin…
Theatres Trust board welcomes Blackpool Grand boss
The chief executive of Blackpool Grand Theatre, ADAM KNIGHT, is among three new trustees appointed by Culture Secretary&…
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s best years ‘just beginning’, says departing chief executive
Chief executive KRIS BRYCE is to step away from Pitlochry Festival Theatre as he chooses to focus on his consultancy company, Gala…
Culture sector responds to snub in ‘damp squib’ Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves’ sophomore budget has been branded a ”damp squib” as figures from across the creative industries share their dis…
London theatre chair departs after 25 years of ‘treasured’ work
Camberwell’s Blue Elephant Theatre will say goodbye to one of its original trustees, who leaves after supporting the venue for a q…
Belgrade Theatre to support PhD research into co-creation
A more than three-year research project will probe “one of the most important developments in theatre today”, in a collaboration b…
Theatres turn to familiar stories as adaptations account for over half of box office post-pandemic
UK theatres have increasingly turned to programming shows based on pre-existing intellectual property (IP), with familiar material…
Theatre company closes after being cut from Arts Council England portfolio
A London-based theatre company and former Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation has announced its closure thr…
Is financial insecurity the biggest threat to the performing arts?
There is an exodus of freelance theatre professionals – particularly in areas like stage management and wardrobe. To address this,…
West End’s local audiences staying put this Christmas, research finds
Younger audiences are eyeing up a show in London’s theatre district this festive season, according to findings from digital market…
Youth theatre charity appoints ambassadors as it unveils membership scheme
Intermission Youth, a charity that aims to transform the lives of young people through drama, theatre and Shakespeare, has welcome…
Norwich Theatre pursues further growth with board appointments
Four trustees are to join Norwich Theatre, as the organisation announces it is “stronger than ever”. Average audience capacity has…
Royal Opera House’s former head of ticketing to oversee trio of ‘wonderful’ theatres
NEIL JONES is to begin as venue director for Eastbourne Theatres on 1 December, in an appointment made by Trafalgar Entertainment’…
Theatre needs CIISA more than ever
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the…
Heritage body declines protected status for Scottish theatre
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will not give listed status to a theatre at risk of demolition. Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh…
Exclusive: National Theatre of Scotland makes claim regarding ‘defects’ at Glasgow base
The National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) is pursuing a claim against the contractors behind its multimillion-pound talent developmen…
Trafalgar Entertainment appoints finance boss at ‘dynamic point’ in company journey
A live entertainment company looking to “grow and innovate” further has appointed a former investment fund employee as chief finan…
National Youth Theatre expands access scheme thanks to more than £2m funding injection
The chief executive and artistic director of the National Youth Theatre (NYT) has vowed to highlight the “many barriers to the ind…
Theatre Green Book co-founder: The private and public sector are both committed to changing
The subsidised and commercial theatre sectors alike are embracing sustainability — though they are often approaching it from a d…
