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A number of theatres have been included in Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, listing buildings at risk of closure and in “need of rescue”, includingBrighton Hippodrome, Alexandra Palace and the Rose Playhouse.

Tests of Stagetext’s automated CaptionCue technology revealed that the vast majority of audience members – 78% – felt the system was as good or better than manual captions.

Developers hoping to build a new 350-seat theatre in Southwark, south London, have had their 30-storey, rocket-shaped design rejected by Southwark Council for being “totally inappropriate” and for failing to “enhance or support” the surrounding area.

Ipswich Borough Council has given the green light to plans to turn a car parking area outside of the New Wolsey Theatre into a public square that will host outdoor performances.

A feasibility study for a new world-class home for the London Symphony Orchestra has concluded in support of the plan. The Centre for Music would be built on the current Museum of London site.

The south London gallery has doubled the size of its exhibition space, created two new artists’ studios and an education and events space, and secured the freehold of its building.