The auction specialists Bid-In Group is showing its support to the theatre and performing arts industry with the launch of the Theatre Super Auction, raising much-needed funds for the Theatres Trust, Acting for Others and Theatre Artists Fund. Funds raised from this event will be donated directly to the charities and organisations involved whose businesses […]
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Outdoor theatre and music returns in England as safe reopening guidance is published
A limited number of theatregoers and music-lovers in England will get their first taste of live entertainment in months from this weekend (from 11 July 2020) when the country enters stage three of the Government’s five-point phased return for professional arts performances. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden yesterday announced the limited return of outdoor theatre and […]
Theatre industry welcomes Government’s £1.57 billion support package
Arts venues, organisations and high-profile industry figures have welcomed the Government’s announcement of a £1.57 billion rescue package for the arts, culture and heritage industries in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Commenting on the package which includes emergency loans and investments in infrastructure, Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “This news is truly welcome at a […]
Call for timescale following unveiling of Culture Secretary’s five-point plan
Industry professionals are calling on the Government to urgently confirm a timeline for the latter stages of the ‘road map’ to the reopening of theatres. While welcoming last week’s announcement by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden of the basic five-stage route to restarting and rebuilding the industry, many have expressed disappointment about the lack of detail […]
Theatres Trust joins calls for government support to save our local theatres
The Theatres Trust has warned that over half of the nation’s charity-run small theatres could close permanently within the next three months without government help. In response to the grim prediction, the national public advisory body for theatres set up to ensure everyone can access live performance where they live, is increasing its own support […]
