UK theatres at risk of becoming ‘too unsafe to use’
The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre have urged the next government to be 'systematic and strategic' in investment…
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Starmer visits Lyric Hammersmith on campaign trail
Labour leader says his party will ‘stand squarely behind’ organisations like the theatre in west London.
A ‘very brave’ theatre journey
After seven years at the helm of the National Theatre of Scotland, Brenna Hobson has decided to move on to new adventures in her h…
Citizens Theatre awarded £2m towards completing renovation
Citizens Theatre in Glasgow has secured an extra £2m towards an ongoing refurbishment of the B-listed Victorian venue, the c…
Welsh stars back drama student scholarship extension
Welsh actor Michael Sheen and his fellow countrymen, The Manic Street Preachers, have renewed their backing of an arts education f…
RAAC affected theatre to stay shut until 2025
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, which closed in September 2023 after reinforced autoclaved aerated (RAAC) concrete was discovered…
Fee rises for playwrights at Royal Court, RSC and National
Playwrights working under the Writers' Guild of Great Britain's (WGGB) minimum terms agreement will see a 4% increase in t…
Study highlights wellbeing impact of theatre company
Work by a theatre company for learning-disabled perfromers is providng them with benefits offstage as well as on, a study has foun…
Significant racial pay gap among theatre producers
Report exploring the lack of sustainable pathways into producing for British theatre producers from the global majority uncovers a…
Run-down theatre receives £100,000 donation
An anonymous donor has pledged £100,000 towards saving a run-down theatre in Berkshire. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Mai…
Theatre rails against ‘clickbait’ general election policies
Theatre company Zest is launching a pop-up youth club to address a lack of creative spaces for young people following "13 yea…
Gatsby Foundation gifts £16m to Cambridge Arts Theatre
The donation will enable the theatre to complete the first phase of a redevelopment project which includes the total refurbishment…
Government must ensure children’s right to theatre
Directors of Education and Learning from some of the country’s most high-profile theatres are calling on all political parti…
Brixton House: Building a resilient future
One of our defining characteristics is the diversity and inclusivity of our team, says Delia Barker, as she reflects on the theatr…
Inquiry into actors’ charity reveals ‘damaging’ trustee dispute
An ongoing leadership dispute at Actors Benevolent Fund has been criticised for diverting energy and resources away from the…
Raac affected theatre to reopen in 2025
A Midlands theatre that was forced to close its performance space last year following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerat…
Quarter of Brits have not visited the theatre
Norwich Theatre launches three-part payment plan after research finds affordability represents a barrier for many potential theatr…
Theatre accessibility for hearing aid users
The National’s Head of Access David Bellwood explains how the theatre prioritises accessibility, working with manufacturers…
Leeds Grand Theatre to close for maintenance works
Leeds Grand Theatre will close for nearly three months so that essential maintenance work can take place. The Yorkshire Evening Po…
Planning inquiry to determine future of theatre building
A week-long planning inquiry has been held into a theatre the local council is claiming has been built without permission. The 450…
Theatre removes ‘offensive’ language from job adverts
Situation prompts debate around appropriate terminology to describe a person's socio-economic background.
London drama school removed from charity register
Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts had repeatedly failed to file accounts despite being given an official warning and deadline.
Arts centre criticised over rent hike
An arts centre in London has been criticised by a local theatre group after it was told it the rent for space it hires was going u…
Rose Bruford to close Wigan base
Rose Bruford College is closing its acting course and campus in Wigan, two years after taking it over following the closure of the…
