£10m funding boost for Somerset theatre ‘came as wonderful surprise’
The allocation of £10 million of Government funding to a Somerset theatre was a “wonderful surprise” at a “dark, dark time” for the industry, the manager of the venue has said.
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Theatres can make major contribution to recovery of UK, says charity
Theatres can make a “major contribution” to the recovery of the country, promoting wellbeing and reviving the high street, according to a leading charity.
Live music industry ‘at the back of the queue to reopen’, says trade body
The live music industry has found itself “at the back of the queue to reopen”, the chief executive of a trade body for the sector has said.
East Londoners use their windows to create lockdown art gallery
Hundreds of locals in an east London neighbourhood have used their windows to create an outdoor art gallery during lockdown.
World-famous Bayeux Tapestry to go online
The world-famous medieval Bayeux Tapestry may be off-limits to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its keepers have put a digital version online so the public can enjoy its fabled cloth from the safety of home.
Charlotte Church: It’s insulting to just say ‘retrain’ in the pandemic
Charlotte Church says she is “disappointed” that the Government has not done more for the arts in the pandemic.
Music industry warns of ‘double whammy’ of Brexit and coronavirus
Musicians have been hit by a “double whammy” of coronavirus restrictions and the impact of Brexit, MSPs have been told.
Covid restrictions putting TV sector workers at risk of burnout, MSPs told
The physical and mental toll of coronavirus restrictions mean people working in film and television are at “great danger of burnout”, a leading writer has warned.
Plans for ‘largest ever art exhibition’ in front windows unveiled
Museums want to create the UK’s “largest ever art exhibition” – taking place in people’s front windows.
Italy’s Uffizi marks 700th anniversary of Dante’s death with virtual exhibition
Florence’s Uffizi Gallery is making 88 rarely displayed drawings of Dante’s Divine Comedy available for viewing online to mark the 700th anniversary in 2021 of the Italian poet’s death.
Theatres decimated ahead of London’s Tier 3 move, playwright says
Playwright James Graham has said the theatre industry has been “decimated” ahead of the closure of venues in London and some surrounding areas.
Concert to mark 100 years since first performance of The Lark Ascending
A performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beloved classical music piece The Lark Ascending will take place in the same hall where it was first played to the public 100 years ago.
‘Bah humbug’: Theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh hits out at London Tier 3 move
Sir Cameron Mackintosh has said the Government’s decision to put London into Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions is “devastating” and “smacks of panic”.
London, Essex and Hertfordshire Tier 3 move labelled a ‘disaster’ for theatres
London’s theatres will face “disaster” according to the director of the Theatres Trust, after London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire were placed into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.
Historic Royal Palaces and Royal Albert Hall among £165m loan recipients
Historic Royal Palaces and the Royal Albert Hall are among the recipients of £165 million worth of Government loans.
National Gallery launches Artemisia Gentileschi online tour
The National Gallery has launched an online tour of its Artemisia Gentileschi exhibition after it was temporarily closed in lockdown.
£1m fund for arts freelancers ‘shows there are people out there who care’
A £1 million fund for freelancers in the creative industries will show them that “there are people out there who care”, according to the artistic director of the Young Vic theatre.
Culture Secretary confirms arts venues can remain open for rehearsals
The Culture Secretary has confirmed arts venues can remain open for rehearsals during the lockdown.
Circuses, choirs and theatres: the venues in line for Government arts funding
Zippos Circus, Somerset House and the Military Wives Choir are to receive a share of £76 million of Government funding for arts organisations.
Arts funding announcements ‘bittersweet’ says freelancer
Government funding announcements for the arts have been deemed “bittersweet” by an industry freelancer, who has found temporary work in a supermarket.
Music industry facing extraordinary talent drain, union boss says
The music industry will experience an “extraordinary talent drain” unless the Government offers its workers more support, the general secretary of the Musicians’ Union has said.
Jude Law: I feel optimistic about theatre’s future despite pandemic
Jude Law has voiced optimism about the future of theatre, despite closed doors amid the pandemic.
Young Vic celebrates 50th birthday with new commissions
The Young Vic will celebrate its 50th birthday with a weekend festival of speeches and monologues asking what the next 50 years hold, its first piece of live theatre since it closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Public surprised with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performance in Wembley Park
Members of the public were surprised with “much-missed” classical music when Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) gave an outdoor performance in Wembley Park.
Public are ‘ready’ to return to theatre, says actor starring in outdoor show
The public are “ready” to get back to watching live theatre performances, an actor starring in an upcoming outdoor production of Jesus Christ Superstar has said.
Government urged to get support to theatres this month
The Government has been called on to urgently get money to theatres.
Arts organisations urged to apply for first wave of £1.57bn government funding
Arts organisations in England have been urged to apply for a share of £500 million from the Government’s support package for the cultural sector.
5,000 theatre industry workers ‘have lost their jobs due to Covid-19’
There have been 5,000 coronavirus-related job losses in the theatre industry, a union has said.
What has happened to the West End’s biggest shows?
The coronavirus crisis has wreaked havoc in the West End, where theatres have been dark since March.
‘Extraordinarily silent’ lockdown in London recorded by museum
An “extraordinarily silent” lockdown in London has been recorded for posterity by the Museum of London.