After a chaotic cabinet meeting and despite questions over transparency, Cannock Chase District Council has taken a decision that will likely lead to the bulldozing of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre. Cannock Chase District Council commissioned The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) to produce an independent evaluation of a proposal that was submitted by... Continue Reading →
Despite a government funding deal to completely revamp the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Chase District Council has decided to not just scrap the revamp but to mothball the theatre while also closing the Museum of Cannock Chase at the same time. The council argues that it will be £350,000 well saved so it can... Continue Reading →
Permanent Five Month Closure for Gladstone and 13 Jobs Lost In Museum Shakeup
Two days before theatres up and down the country are allowed to throw open their doors to full pre-covid capacity with, legally speaking, no restrictions they are releasing the rules they will follow to regain audience trust. Venues up and down the country are instructing people not to attend with covid symptoms, some such as... Continue Reading →
The arts industry continues to ramp up pressure on the government to save the theatre industry from being decimated by the COVID-19 crisis. The government broke its silence on the matter as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden wrote in the Guardian this weekend that he knows 'this pandemic has dealt the arts a knockout blow' Dowden... Continue Reading →
Today, was a first. I received an outsourced phone call on behalf of a theatre I won't name. It didn't go well.
The battle has been fought and won. Coventry has been announced as the next UK city of culture 2021. I visited Coventry a few weeks ago and it certainly did have a nice vibe to it, from the remains of the Cathedral to the Belgrade Theatre. I'm sure the inward investment will be huge for... Continue Reading →
The Lichfield Garrick Youth Theatre shared its thoughts to the Local Press on the Lichfield Garrick raising fees to stage their productions. The Debate has turned fiery and sour on social media but is the real cause of the problem hiding in the shadows?
It was back in September 2016 when Barrie Rutter told The Telegraph he would leave Broadsides if Arts Council England did not provide a boost in funding. Staying true to his word, today it was announced after 25 years he will step down from the company he created.
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