Lyn Gardner asks for theatres engaging in live screenings to have a proper dialogue with the companies affected and the arts council. Theatre’s vibrant ecology needs them all to thrive together.
Whenever two or more arts writers are gathered together, there is talk about the disruptions brought about by digital journalism. Similarly, when more than a few touring theatre companies are gathered together, there is discussion around the impact of NT Live and other such broadcasts.
What’s interesting is that in both cases, it is rare to hear all but the most determined naysayers suggesting that these disruptions are a bad thing. There may be difficulties, but there are also opportunities and benefits.
It is increasingly apparent that how and where theatre... Keep reading on The Guardian
Whenever two or more arts writers are gathered together, there is talk about the disruptions brought about by digital journalism. Similarly, when more than a few touring theatre companies are gathered together, there is discussion around the impact of NT Live and other such broadcasts.
What’s interesting is that in both cases, it is rare to hear all but the most determined naysayers suggesting that these disruptions are a bad thing. There may be difficulties, but there are also opportunities and benefits.
It is increasingly apparent that how and where theatre... Keep reading on The Guardian