Theatre boss says building’s RAAC can be fixed
The Chief Executive of the Royal & Derngate in Northampton has said the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (R…
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Theatre cancels pro-Israel fundraiser amid claims of threats to staff
A West End theatre has cancelled a speaking event to be hosted by journalist Douglas Murray called 'Standing with Israel'…
Council pledges £300,000 to reopen Stockport’s Forum Theatre
Funding has been set aside by Stockport Council to cover repairs at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, Stockport, which has been closed…
Pentabus moves to new premises
Rural touring company Pentabus has annouced it is moving to new premises at the recently refurbished Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Having…
Seafront theatre taken over by charity trust
The Guildhall Trust has taken over ownership of White Rock Theatre in Hastings. Built in 1927, the 1,000 capacity theatre is one o…
Former NPO opens permanent base in Exeter
Touring theatre company Theatre Alibi is set to become an arts venue after opening a permanent base. Prior to losing its Arts…
Actors’ charity reports voter fraud claims to police
Police are investigating alleged electoral fraud at the Actors Benevolent Fund (ABF) following suspicions of voter irregularity at…
Equity and ITC strike pay deal for theatre workers
Equity and ITC said that they hoped the outcome of their negotiations would serve as a positive example for the theatre sector.
Two theatres added to ‘at risk’ register
The inclusion of Sheffield’s Abbeydale Picture House and Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre takes the list’s total of t…
Theatre faces criticism for going cashless
The Plaza Theatre in Romsey, Hampshire has defended its decision to go cashless after receiving criticism on social media. They wi…
Reading Council submits £13.7m theatre revamp plans
Reading Borough Council has submitted plans for a £13.7m overhaul of The Hexagon theatre. The proposals include the demoliti…
Jamie Lloyd Company splits from ATG
The Jamie Lloyd Company (JLC) has ended its 10-year partnership with the Ambassador Theatre Group, becoming an independent company…
Talent needs a place to flourish
The King’s Head Theatre in London opened its doors this week for a gala night in celebration of its new theatre building. Ju…
Somerset Council plans culture budget cuts
Cost-saving proposals include reducing support to the county’s theatres as the council faces a £100m funding shortfall…
Peterborough theatre undergoes £5m refurb
Peterborough's Cresset theatre has closed for a month to allow all of its 876 seats to be replaced as part of a £5m refu…
Local authority funding cuts causing profound damage
For the fifth time since assuming the leadership of Nottingham Playhouse, Stephanie Sirr is galvanising objections to a major fund…
Council votes to save Lancashire arts centre and theatre
Hyndburn Council has backed a motion to save Oswaldtwistle's arts centre and theatre, which has been closed for six months. Hy…
Barking theatre closes after survey reveals RAAC
Broadway Theatre in Barking has announced its immediate closure after a building survey revealed the presence of reinforced autocl…
Council approves outdoor venue for Slung Low
Slung Low theatre company in Leeds has been granted permission to create an outdoor event space after the City Council consented t…
British Youth Music Theatre to relocate to Leeds
National Portfolio Organisation says Yorkshire city's location in the centre of the UK allows good access to partners in Scotl…
Durham theatre improves terms and conditions for performers
Gala Theatre in Durham has agreed to introduce improved terms and conditions for performers, bringing the venue in line with stand…
Performing arts workers facing ‘significant’ childcare challenges
A 'culture of silence' exists when it comes to discussing childcare issues in the performing arts sector, according to mot…
Suffolk County Council to cut all arts spending
Local authority says it is being forced to make cuts but organisations affected warn that the move will have a huge impact on loca…
Volunteers enlist to keep arts centre open
Bromsgrove venue that temporarily reopened to host shows from a theatre forced to close will continue to operate with help of comm…
