Independent theatres ‘face closure without strong Christmas’
With ticket sales still below pre-Covid levels and cultural spending taking a hit due to the cost-of-living crisis, this Christmas…
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Theatre woes deepen
With the wide-ranging problems facing the theatre industry, Ruth Hogarth thinks it time for a review to safeguard its future.
Mayor of London launches theatre campaign
Tickets for popular theatre shows are to be sold at discounted rates as part of efforts by the Mayor of London to boost tourism in…
Entertainment company acquires London theatre app
Trafalgar Entertainment has acquired London theatre app Stagedoor. The app is considered London’s most comprehensive theatre…
Time for a new pricing model? Part 2: Subscriptions
In a time of rising inflation, affordability and accessibility are at the forefront of arts organisations’ minds. David Reec…
Increasing numbers ‘unsure about future theatre attendance’
A survey has found that theatre audiences who usually buy the "most affordable" tickets are disproportionately concerned…
ACE sets out digital database plan to improve access
Arts Council England unveils its vision for improving access for D/deaf, disabled and neuro-divergent audiences, saying the curren…
Cost of Glastonbury tickets rises 26%
The price of tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival have increased by 26% with organisers blaming "challenging time…
Institute of Contemporary Arts plans raves to boost coffers
London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is hoping to plug its annual funding shortfall with a renewed focus on live…
Time for a new pricing model?
In the first of two articles on innovative pricing practices, David Reece explores different approaches to price setting and asks…
Plymouth theatre hails ‘accessible’ payment model
A theatre in Plymouth says a year of allowing audiences to decide how much they pay for performances has made its productions more…
Ticketing firm faces collapse after ‘aggressive’ growth efforts
Festivals face possibility of losing money held by ticketing firm for upcoming events after it files for administration.
Scheme to tempt visitors back to museums launches
A new museum and gallery membership scheme in Tyne and Wear has launched as part of efforts to attract people "back to cultur…
Study recommends changes to ticketing practices
Report recommends changes to ticketing practice to make changing or cancelling tickets simpler.
Call for artist compensation over loss of Fringe app
Performing arts and entertainment union Equity says the Edinburgh Fringe should compensate performers over the absence of the offi…
Easol launches tech toolkit for festival organisers
Experience commerce technology company Easol is launching a new toolkit designed to help festival organisers run profitable events…
Exclusive: Major arts organisations affected by ransomware data breach
Southbank Centre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Opera House and The Old Vic among many UK arts organisations affected by huge d…
Visitor attractions face ‘significant cost-of-living barrier’
Predicition of higher admissions levels for visitor attractions this summer compared with last year, but cost of living emerges as…
Weathering the inflationary storm
Faced with inflation and a squeeze on consumer spending, how can arts organisations weather this financial storm? David Reece…
Ticket firms announce partnership
Ticket insurance and protection firm TicketPlan has partnered with one of the leading ticketing companies and live events websites…
‘Dynamic pricing’ to blame for £400 West End seats
A spokesperson for West End play Cock says “dynamic pricing” caused tickets to be priced at up to £400. The show…
The ticket levy
Using a ticket levy as part of a capital campaign can generate much needed funds. Lucy Costelloe argues the benefits.
Reforms may have ‘negligible’ impact on ticket fraud
Government reforms to prevent ticket sale scams may be insufficient to create lasting change if they are not enforced, an expert s…
Dynamic pricing on trial: guilty or not guilty?
Thanks to the pandemic and the rising cost of living, a widespread pricing practice is back in the spotlight. Robin Cantrill-Fenwi…
