15 weeks after the UK lockdown thrown the creative arts industry in near total collapse, the UK Government have finally announces some extra support for the creative sectors. It's been widely reported that without some sort of financial support package, 70% of arts organisations would fall by the end of the year. Very well regarded... Continue Reading →
The Cold Call Of Doom…A Lesson In How Not To Fundraise For An Arts Organisation
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 Curtain Rises on The Theatre Twittic
The curtain rises on the Theatre Twittic. The place for reviews and thoughts on all things theatre when 280 characters doesn't quite hit the mark.
Local Arts Cuts cause tension in Lichfield as the Lichfield Garrick increases rent
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?
Rutter stays firm to his word following stagnant ACE Funding
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.
