The Theatres Trust invites London theatres to apply for ECOVENUE
25th January 2010
The Theatres Trust announces today that applications are open for theatres in London to apply to participate in ECOVENUE. The unique project has been developed to provide theatre-specific environmental improvement advice to 48 small-to-medium sized theatre and performing arts venues across London.
It aims to achieve quantifiable improvements in the environmental performance of London’s theatres, in support of the Mayor of London’s ‘Green Theatre’ Plan. ECOVENUE is funded through the European Regional Development Fund.
The Theatres Trust has put together a dedicated ECOVENUE project team to advise the selected 48 venues. Tim Atkinson and Clive Dixon were appointed in December 2009 with expert input from the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Successful theatres will receive a free environmental audit, a free Display Energy Certificate and Advisory Report and help to develop an Environmental Policy. They will each go on to receive a free second Display Energy Certificate a year later to help quantify results and promote achievements. Venues will proceed through the project in four quarterly cohorts of 12.
Tim Atkinson, Theatre Building Services Adviser for ECOVENUE, said, “I am looking forward to receiving applications from the many venues that make up London’s internationally renowned and diverse performing arts community and the challenge that lies ahead in helping them achieve better sustainability.”
Mhora Samuel, Director of The Theatres Trust, said, “ECOVENUE is an amazing opportunity for theatres across London. Climate change is a major issue for all theatres and all Londoners. Together we can work towards the Mayor’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2025 and earn the respect of theatre audiences in doing so.”
ECOVENUE is accepting applications from all venues/venue managements not currently in receipt of more than €500,000 in aid from public bodies, with no more than €43m on their balance sheets, and less than 250 full-time employees.
Application forms can be obtained by emailing Tim.Atkinson@theatrestrust.org.uk or by post: ECOVENUE Theatre Building Services Adviser, The Theatres Trust, 22 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0QL
Submissions should be made by Friday 26th February 2010.
