Surrey theatre to remain closed for further two years for RAAC work
A popular Surrey theatre, cinema and community space is not expected to open its doors for at least another two years due to unsta…
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Local theatres ‘playing safe’ as financial pressures increase, study finds
Local theatres are increasingly “playing safe” with their programming, resulting in more one-night events, fewer week-long runs an…
Adolescence screenwriter calls for urgent investment in UK theatre
Award-winning screenwriter Jack Thorne has called for urgent investment in UK theatre during a keynote conference speech. The crea…
Creative industries blueprint ‘lacking action and investment for performing arts’
The Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan is “light on action” for the performing arts sector, the chair of the Culture, Me…
Creative Industries Sector Plan: Government to appoint freelance champion
DCMS will appoint a creative freelance champion, to advocate for the sector’s freelancers it has been announced. As part of the…
Theatres face criticism over ‘two-tier’ pricing for schools
The National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have come in for criticism for charging higher ticket prices for grou…
Theatre initiative aims to support freelancers using benefits system
A programme for people from working-class backgrounds in theatre is exploring new ways to help creative freelancers get paid while…
Bromley theatre’s ‘bright future’ secured with new owners, council says
Bromley Council says the town’s Churchill Theatre has “a bright future” after announcing an agreement with its new owners, t…
Former Debenhams store in London to become 600-seat theatre
A former Debenhams store in west London is being converted into a 600-seat theatre.Capital Theatre is set to open in the autumn at…
Executive director of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre to step down
MIKE GRIFFITHS, executive director and co-chief executive of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre, is to step down in October. Griff…
Welsh National Theatre to be headquartered in Swansea
Welsh National Theatre (WNT) has secured its first headquarters following its founding earlier this year by the actor Michael Shee…
Douglas-Scott to chair Birds of Paradise
Disability arts organisation Birds of Paradise Theatre Company has appointed SUSAN DOUGLAS-SCOTT as its new chair. Douglas-Scott h…
Sherman Theatre names next artistic director
FRANCESCA GOODRIDGE has been appointed artistic director of Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. She will take up the post in January 2026,…
Royal Opera and National Theatre bosses knighted
The former artistic director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris and the CEO of the Royal Ballet and Opera, Alex Beard, are amon…
Cheshire venue first of kind in UK to be awarded ‘Theatre of Sanctuary’ status
A venue in Cheshire has become the first ever dedicated theatre for children and young people in the UK to be given ‘Theatre of Sa…
Sussex theatre to launch new studio space for emerging talent
A theatre in West Sussex is set to open a new, complementary studio space as a way to showcase “fresh ideas and bold performances”…
Brian Cox named Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre patron
The actor BRIAN COX has become the new patron of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre. Cox, who began his career at Dundee Re…
Federation of Scottish Theatre welcomes new CEO
KENNY MCGLASHAN has been named the new chief executive officer of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, succeeding interim CEO ALEX…
Leading actors back new theatre in Hertfordshire
Several leading actors are supporting the development of a new theatre in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Ralph Fiennes, Dame Joanna Lum…
Chief executive of Cumbernauld Theatre steps down
SARAH PRICE, chief executive of Cumbernauld Theatre, has announced that she is stepping down. The move follows the news in January…
Arts venue pulls event after outcry over sponsor’s links to Israeli Air Force
A defence and space conference due to be hosted at a north London arts venue, will no longer go ahead following criticism of the e…
Black Country Touring appoints artistic director as it adopts co-leadership model
GENEVIEVE SAY has been appointed artistic director of Black Country Touring (BCT). She initially joins the organisation on a part-…
Theatre company launches inclusivity toolkit
An Edinburgh-based theatre company has released a new publication aimed at providing practical tips to help cultural organisations…
Leeds Playhouse partners with local Kashmiri restaurant
Theatregoers at Leeds Playhouse will be able to sample Kashmiri cuisine when dining at the venue this month as part of a celebrati…
