Peterborough theatre undergoes £5m refurb
Peterborough's Cresset theatre has closed for a month to allow all of its 876 seats to be replaced as part of a £5m refu…
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Local authority funding cuts causing profound damage
For the fifth time since assuming the leadership of Nottingham Playhouse, Stephanie Sirr is galvanising objections to a major fund…
Council votes to save Lancashire arts centre and theatre
Hyndburn Council has backed a motion to save Oswaldtwistle's arts centre and theatre, which has been closed for six months. Hy…
Barking theatre closes after survey reveals RAAC
Broadway Theatre in Barking has announced its immediate closure after a building survey revealed the presence of reinforced autocl…
Council approves outdoor venue for Slung Low
Slung Low theatre company in Leeds has been granted permission to create an outdoor event space after the City Council consented t…
British Youth Music Theatre to relocate to Leeds
National Portfolio Organisation says Yorkshire city's location in the centre of the UK allows good access to partners in Scotl…
Durham theatre improves terms and conditions for performers
Gala Theatre in Durham has agreed to introduce improved terms and conditions for performers, bringing the venue in line with stand…
Performing arts workers facing ‘significant’ childcare challenges
A 'culture of silence' exists when it comes to discussing childcare issues in the performing arts sector, according to mot…
Suffolk County Council to cut all arts spending
Local authority says it is being forced to make cuts but organisations affected warn that the move will have a huge impact on loca…
Volunteers enlist to keep arts centre open
Bromsgrove venue that temporarily reopened to host shows from a theatre forced to close will continue to operate with help of comm…
Freelance roles drive performing arts employment growth
DCMS figures show a modest increase in the number of roles in the sector for the 12 months up to June, driven by freelance employm…
Theatre Green Book joins forces with national theatres
The Theatre Green Book has announced a partnership with the UK’s three national theatres. Together, the coalition will form…
National Theatre Wales appeal rejected
National Theatre Wales said it was “shocked and dismayed” at the ruling.
Contact’s Artistic Director steps aside amid financial concerns
Iconic theatre sets out plans to tackle rising costs and place it on sustainable financial footing.
Fresh hope for Octagon Theatre project
Stalled plans to remodel the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil could be funded by selling off one of Somerset County Council’s comme…
On the road again
Rural touring is physically demanding but you get to visit the heart of places and are treated as guests of honour. Clare Beresfor…
Panel upholds National Theatre Wales’s appeal over funding cut
Arts Council Wales will have to reconsider the company's funding application after an independent panel found it had not follo…
SOLT/UK Theatre to place greater focus on advocacy
Joint Chief Executives say restructure will see greater emphasis placed on lobbying government and funding bodies in the run up to…
Theatre project for young people with care experience launches
A theatrical ensemble for young people with experience with the care system has launched in Scotland. WAC Pro aims to support prof…
Peter Kay shows raise £80,000 for Bolton theatre
Bolton Octagon has raised £80,000 after comedian Peter Kay performed three fundraising shows at the venue on Sunday (10 Dece…
Creative children, stronger families
Ben Dickenson is on a mission to create a National Centre for Children’s Creativity. He passionately believes in the power o…
Hampshire theatre in planning permission row
A 450-seat theatre in a village in Hampshire has been told it must cease performances after it emerged it does not have planning c…
Norwich theatre revives £5m revamp plans
Plans to improve facilities at Norwich Theatre Playhouse are back on the table after they were previously shelved due to the Covid…
Former church opens as arts centre after £4.5m redevelopment
An arts centre housing a Welsh language theatre company has opened in Bangor following a £4.5m redevelopment. Located in a r…
