Theatres ‘in urgent need of funding’ to improve sustainability
UK theatres need additional funding to make them more sustainable, the national advisory body for theatres has said. Jon Morgan, D…
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Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre saved from closure
Refurbishment of historic theatre to begin this week, after Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government plug the majority of a &…
Third Angel theatre announces closure
Theatre company announces intention to close permanently later this year citing loss of Arts Council funding as a 'significant…
Arts Council not to blame for demise of Oldham Coliseum
As the future of Oldham Coliseum hangs in the balance, Neil Puffett considers if it's fair to point the finger at Arts Council…
Oldham Coliseum: Demand for detail on ACE plans
Performers' union Equity calls on Arts Council England to disclose its three-year vision for Oldham, as hundreds gather to pro…
What’s happening to sector support for marginalised people?
The latest in a series of closures of organisations supporting and advocating for diverse groups is cause for concern, writes Aman…
‘New home’ for Oldham Coliseum gets green light
Oldham Council 'recommits' to new £24.5m theatre, originally billed as a new home for Oldham Coliseum, but venue wil…
Drunk and rowdy theatre audiences causing conflict in Essex
Theatre audiences are behaving so badly that staff may need conflict management training, a theatre manager in Essex has said. Kai…
Sheffield’s Utopia Theatre launches youth academy
A new theatre initiative in Sheffield hopes to provide opportunities for young people of African and Caribbean heritage in the cit…
Drama school launches MA course in queer performance
Course designed to teach and advance queer performance to open to students at South London creative arts college later this year.
Yeovil theatre to close for year-long renovation
Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre will close in April to undergo a £29m renovation. The project will see the venue equipped wit…
Edinburgh theatre on sale for over £3m
Central Edinburgh venue the Rose Theatre is on the market for offers in excess of £3m. The theatre’s owner, Danish bal…
Unlimited Theatre company to close after NPO funding loss
CEO says ACE gave no feedback when delivering the news it will no longer be funding the company, but vows to create a happy ending…
Artistic Directors of the Future announces closure
The charity, which has worked to increase leadership representation of arts professionals from the Global Majority, did not disclo…
Ambassador Theatre Group to merge with Broadway producer
The operator of more than 30 UK theatres is to combine operations with a New York-based venue owner and producer. International En…
Oldham Coliseum to close in March
The venue has confirmed it has entered a period of consultation with all staff and is proposing to finally close its doors at the…
West End ticket prices stay at pre-Covid levels
Society of London Theatre’s member venues have seen their nominal revenue increase since 2019, with developing the audience…
Surrey set for new outdoor theatre
An open-air theatre is to open among purple fields of lavender in Surrey this summer. Mayfield Lavender Farm will host the 250-sea…
Oldham Coliseum ‘too high risk’ an investment, says ACE
Arts Council England defends decision to remove Oldham Coliseum from its National Portfolio, citing concerns over its financial vi…
Theatre calls out audience’s bad behaviour
A theatre has been forced to issue an appeal for audiences to behave after drunken and anti-social behaviour during performances….
When hearts beat together: Measuring immersion in live theatre
Filmed theatre is still a relatively new medium – between film and live theatre. So how do we develop the visual language to…
Jersey Opera House set for £11.5m restoration
A planning application for the Grade 2 listed building has been submitted, with proposals including the addition of new glazing al…
SNP moots £4.5m rescue plan for Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre
Funding proposal comes as politicans call on SNP-run Scottish Government to step in and support the theatre, which has less than a…
Apprenticeships in theatre making
To mark National Apprenticeships Week, Pritti Shoker explores the role of apprenticeships in building a more inclusive, creative a…
