Future secured for Haworth Tompkins' Liverpool Everyman theatre revamp thanks to ERDF
5th April 2011
Haworth Tompkins’ redevelopment of the Everyman & Playhouse theatre in Liverpool is set to go ahead following a cash injection from the European Region Development Fund (ERDF). The ERDF granted £5.9 million towards the £28 million project which will see the demolition of the existing theatre and the construction of a new 400-seat theatre, stage and technical facilities.
Save The Connaught: Second Worthing theatres meeting to be organised
5th April 2011
A second public meeting is being organised to thrash out a gameplan to save Worthing’s theatres. Jon Woodley a theatre consultant who is spearheading the campaign, urged protesters to maintain their support. He said: “This is our chance for the people of Worthing to retain a vital part of its community, and ensure its future.”
Hedge End's new Berry Theatre is billed as one of the best performing arts venues
4th April 2011
It was five years in the making, cost nearly £5m and is being billed as one of the finest facilities of its kind on the south coast. The finishing touches are being added to the 206-seat Berry theatre before BAFTA-nominated actor Sam West officially unveils the facility on Thursday.
Liverpool Everyman redevelopment date confirmed as full public funding package is secured
4th April 2011
The £28m redevelopment of Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre on Hope Street has now secured its full public funding package. With £16.8m from Arts Council England and £2.5m previously invested by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, a £5.9m investment from the ERDF now means that the project, described last year by Liverpool City Council Leader Joe Anderson as “a vital redevelopment for the City’s future” can proceed as planned on site in August this year with the new, 21st century Everyman to open in 2013.
Preston Guild Hall Council cutbacks confirmed
4th April 2011
Major events at Preston’s Guild Hall will be scaled down from April, as part of efforts to slash millions from the Town Hall budget. Councillors voted through the measure, which will also see 23 jobs at the venue go, despite a tide of objection from celebrities and theatre-goers.
‘Free to all’ after Blackpool's North Pier and theatre is sold to local family
4th April 2011
Another of Blackpool’s tourism jewels has changed hands after it was announced today North Pier has new owners. The Victorian landmark has been sold for an undisclosed sum by Six Piers to the Sedgwick family which already operates rides on Central and South Piers.
Big plans for King’s Lynn Arts Centre as plans for future reopening announced
4th April 2011
Historic West Norfolk theatre where Shakespeare performed is set to re-open as trustees outline plans for the future. The winners of the first event staged by the newly-formed King’s Lynn Arts Centre Trust were announced on Saturday. The future of a historic venue for the arts in Norfolk has been outlined by the volunteers who saved it from closure.
Equity in stinging attack on theatre group over director redundancy
4th April 2011
Equity has launched an attack on Hull Truck Theatre for making its artistic director redundant. Gareth Tudor Price left the theatre at the end of February when his role was dispensed with. New chief executive Andrew Smaje was appointed in October last year and had programmed a new season of theatre, which did not include a production directed by Mr Tudor Price.
Harry Potter film director joins campaign to save Penrith Alhambra
2nd April 2011
Penrith Alhambra campaigners are hoping the latest recruits to their fight to save the venue will add a touch of magic. Harry Potter director David Yates and visual effects supervisor Tim Burke have signed up to the cause as the Save the Cinema campaign enters its final month. They have until April 30 to raise £750,000 to buy the closure-threatened building, which is owned by Graves (Cumberland) Ltd.
Isle of Man Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre booking charges axed
2nd April 2011
Booking fees on tickets for shows at the Isle of Man’s flagship theatre are being abolished. The £1 fee was introduced for all card sales on tickets costing more than £10 at the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre in May 2010.
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