Blog: Taunton Brewhouse, Now you see it, by Colin Blumenau
22nd February 2013
It may not have won prizes for the beauty of its external architecture but Taunton has lost a uniquely valuable cultural asset. The Brewhouse Theatre has for years attempted to survive the winds of change and ever decreasing amount of available public money to remain a haven for those thousands of people every year who have sought nourishment within its walls. And now it’s gone. Just like that.
Blog: Sustainability and the arts
21st February 2013
Why do we care about environmental sustainability in the arts? As art makers, It is already difficult to keep our doors open, get audience in seats, sets on stage, paintings on the wall and so on. Is this another restriction on how we can do things? Are these more restrictions on what we can create? Why do we care about the arts in environmental sustainability? We’re already trying to cut carbon from private automobiles, change over to renewable energy sources and figure out what to do with all of this plastic. What makes the arts any different from what people are doing in their homes and offices? Are the arts unique in this equation? As a small percentage of our economic engines how can the arts drive innovation like the construction or another industry? blogs Ian Garrett, director of the Center for Sustainable Practice in the Art.
'We must save The Brewhouse' - founder member Cllr John Meikle's plea
21st February 2013
Following the news of the sudden closure of The Brewhouse Theatre, its founder-chairman Cllr John Meikle has issued a call to arms.
Supporters plan candlelit vigil outside Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre
21st February 2013
Brewhouse Theatre supporters have organised a candlelit vigil following yesterday’s shock announcement that the Taunton venue will close. The vigil aims to reflect on the closure and provide an open forum to discuss possible options for the theatre.
Crewe Lyceum Theatre launches programme under HQ Theatres with April reopening
21st February 2013
Audiences were given their first glimpse of new life at the Crewe Lyceum after its new theatre operators launched the 2013 programme. The Edwardian theatre, long regarded as a jewel in South Cheshire’s crown, was taken over on January 2 by HQ Theatres – the UK’s second largest theatre operator.
Event: Fundraising for Arts, Culture and Heritage Causes 4 March
20th February 2013
This conference will help you to identify new income streams, make a strong case for support and develop your fundraising strategy for the most impact.
Sporta hosts free educational Energy Seminars
20th February 2013
Sporta, a membership association that represents cultural and leisure trusts and social enterprises throughout the UK, is currently running two free ‘Energy’ seminars with sponsorship from Pulse Commercial Utilities, as part of their Energy project.
Assembly raises curtain on challenges faced by London’s small theatres
20th February 2013
What challenges are small theatres facing and is there more the Mayor could do to help them? The London Assembly is today launching a new investigation into how small theatres can remain viable across the capital.
Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds seeks an arts alliance with council
20th February 2013
An ‘alliance to develop the performing arts in and around Bury St Edmunds’ is to be formed between the Theatre Royal and St Edmundsbury Borough Council.
Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre to close after going into administration
20th February 2013
Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre will close from 21 February 2013 after calling in the administrators. The Stage Media Company is reporting that the centre’s 55 staff – 20 full time and 35 part time – will be made redundant tomorrow morning. The closure of the 352-seat venue is reported to be down to drastic cuts in public funding.
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