Theatre Bristol announces closure following ACE funding loss
Former National Portfolio Organisation that provides support for artists and freelance creatives is to close after the loss of all…
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A hostile environment for migrants
Projekt Europa is an international theatre company committed to celebrating the lived experience of migrants in the UK. Its direct…
ABTT survey flags two key pipeline challenges
Pay and work-life balance are among the key factors affecting recruitment and retention in technical theatre roles, a survey has s…
NT’s Let’s Play offered free to primary schools
The National Theatre has announced its Let’s Play programme is now free to all state primary schools across the UK. The prog…
Frazer seeks theatre ‘power shift’ from US to UK
Culture Secretary says mix of theatre in London is 'stronger than ever' and wants Creative Industries Sector Vision to spa…
Ipswich theatre adds restoration levy to ticket prices
Ipswich Regent Theatre will begin charging a restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket to fund a planned £3m refurbishment….
RSC expands Shakespeare in schools scheme
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is expanding its partnership scheme with schools across England to five new locations. It will…
Freelance theatre workforce ‘under siege’
Study finds freelance workers in theatre are underpaid and facing financial uncertainity across all career stages and regions, wit…
Mackintosh Foundation launches technical apprenticeship programme
A new apprenticeship programme for technical theatre professionals has been launched to address a shortage in the sector. The inau…
Holiday let plans ‘compromise viability of Blackpool Grand’
Proposals to allow short stay accommodation to be developed next to historic theatre are rubberstamped despite concerns they could…
Trafalgar Theatres seal Fareham Live contract
Trafalgar Entertainment has been awarded the contract to operate Fareham Live by Fareham Borough Council. The company, which…
Northamptonshire theatre at risk of closure
A theatre in Northamptonshire is under threat of closure after being deemed as no longer financially viable by its operators. Kett…
Former NPO gets funding for digital theatremaking ‘laboratory’
Theatre company curious directive has received financial backing from the Department for Culture Media and Sport to explore digita…
Initiative to diversify dramaturgy launched
Tamasha theatre company has announced a three-year national programme aiming to support new writing and rebalance a Eurocentric ap…
Liverpool theatre to close after loss of council funding
Liverpool City Council says it can no longer afford to provide financial support to Epstein Theatre, resulting in venue operators…
The Mono Box announces closure after 10 years
The Mono Box, a training organisation for the performing arts, is set to close later this year. According to a statement released…
Workplace guides address sexual harassment in theatre
Two "vital" and "long-needed" guides addressing sexual harassment in the performing arts have been launched as…
Three essential trends for theatre managers
With many conflicting demands on theatre managers’ time, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick identifies three key trends to help keep the…
Mercury Theatre extends talent development programmes
Mercury Theatre Colchester is extending three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative playwrights, pr…
What are patrons for?
Many arts organisations list patrons on their website but do we really understand their role? Megan Bennett shares her work buildi…
Equity secures pay rise for West End actors and stage managers
Three-year deal struck by Equity and the Society of London Theatre following 'difficult and challenging' negotiations.
Theatre apologises for ‘encouraging poor etiquette’
Norwich Theatre has apologised for “inadvertently encouraging poor theatre etiquette” after sending a newsletter with…
West End actors and stage managers to receive 16% pay rise
Actors and stage managers working in the West End will receive a 16% pay rise over two years, under new rates agreed by Equity and…
Equity General Secretary: “We need to win bigger”
Equity leader warns industry bosses of £1m strike fund in speech calling on sector management to cooperate with union to pro…
