Event: Bristol Old Vic Public Meeting - What do you call your theatre? 7 December
30th November 2011
Bristol Old Vic is holding another Public Meeting on Wednesday 7th December, 7.30pm. It will be an opportunity to hear a little about the story of the building’s 245 years of nomenclature and, most importantly, a chance to tell them what it means to you, and why.
Cameron calls for prompt decision on future of Witney Corn Exchange
30th November 2011
The future of Witney’s Corn Exchange will not be known before February despite the Prime Minister wanting it back open as soon as possible. The Corn Exchange closed on Thursday, November 10, because its heating and ventilation systems were in danger of “imminent failure” and safety fears. But the Grade II-listed building is also thought to need refurbishing and Witney Town Council is planning a series of inspections which are unlikely to be finished before early February.
UK's first professional Shop Front Theatre to re-open
29th November 2011
The UK’s first professional Shop Front Theatre is to re-open its doors again after closing briefly during the late summer. Theatre Absolute have announced a new three-year lease for one of Coventry’s empty shops has been secured with Coventry City Council. Julia Negus and Chris O’Connell from Theatre Absolute founded the Shop Front Theatre in City Arcade, Coventry in 2009.
Calls for CCTV to help protect Derby's Hippodrome as pair quizzed over blaze
29th November 2011
An MP has called for CCTV cameras to be installed near Derby’s Hippodrome to help prevent future arson attacks. Fifty firefighters tackled the latest blaze which engulfed the grade II-listed building at 3.30am on Saturday 26 November. Police yesterday arrested two men, a 19-year-old and a 23-year-old, on suspicion of arson and the pair were last night being quizzed by detectives over the incident.
New Liverpool Everyman theatre to rise after old building deconstruction completed
29th November 2011
Construction workers are set to start work on the site of the new Everyman theatre after the demolition of the old building was completed. Liverpool-based demolition experts Sloyan Doyle, who spent 20 weeks painstakingly “deconstructing” the old theatre, officially handed over the Hope Street site to builders Gilbert-Ash yesterday 28 November.
One-year trial of scheme to safeguard future of Dundee Whitehall Theatre
29th November 2011
Dundee councillors have backed a one-year pilot scheme to keep the Whitehall Theatre open. As part of the arrangement, the city council will spend £30,000 to pay for a duty manager to help run the venue. The education department will also commit to booking it for shows by Dundee Schools Music Theatre.
Palace Theatre to replace signage for new production
29th November 2011
Listed Building Application: 11/10870/LBC
Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application for the removal of existing canopy signage (Prescillas shoe), to be replaced with 2.5m high figure with 3D umbrellas around the figure and the renewal of canopy fascia with a yellow background to match and neon lit lettering.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click search.
New Cabaret Stage at the London Hippodrome
29th November 2011
Listed Building Application: 11/09904/ADLBC
Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application with details of the first floor mezzanine level cabaret stage, acoustic screen and rear balconies including the proposed relationship with gamers and the proscenium arch and second floor mezzanine royal boxes pursuant to Condition 7 of listed building consent dated 13 May 2010 (RN: 10/01085).
The Theatres Trust is considering the application.
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
Yorke gets to work transforming derelict Cheltenham Colosseum site
29th November 2011
Yorke Construction has secured a multi-million pound contract to demolish a derelict bar and former theatre in Albion Street, Cheltenham, and redevelop the site. It was previously the Colosseum cinema and theatre dating back to 1913 and in more recent years the Springbok Bar before falling into disrepair.
Blog: Curtain raisers - visions of a future theatre
29th November 2011
What will the theatres of the future look like? Will purpose-built venues dedicated to one art form be obsolete? Will they be cross-purpose social spaces where art is just one of many things on offer? Will they be entirely interactive, offering experiences that continue beyond the theatre walls? Will they open all hours, allowing people to visit at times that suit them, as one might do at the Edinburgh fringe? Or will theatres be entirely itinerant, unshackled to any one particular physical space?Nicholas Kenyon was among theatre leaders debating the need for arts venues to evolve, open up and incorporate other facilities blogs Natasha Tripney for The Stage Theatre Blog.
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