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Society of London Theatre
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Updates from the Society of London Theatre, the collective voice of London's theatre industry. Co-CEOs: Claire Walker & Hannah Essex @Walker_Essex
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    Apr 14, 2020
    SOLT and Equity have reached an agreement to support actors during the current suspension of West End shows: solt.co.uk/about-london-t…
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    Jul 8, 2024
    Our letter to Prime Minister Sir @Keir_Starmer MP, delivered with @Starlightlondon, outlines what’s needed for British theatre to survive and thrive, and how we can help his Government promote growth and kick down barriers to opportunity.
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    Oct 1, 2024
    At 7pm West End theatres, and many others across the UK, honoured legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith.
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    Oct 24, 2023
    We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Kenwright CBE. His impact on the theatre industry has been profound, and tomorrow we will be sharing details on how we will honour his incredible career.
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    Jul 17, 2020
    We are delighted that indoor performances can resume with socially distanced audiences from 1 August. Please read a statement from @julianpbird, Chief Executive of @SOLTnews & @uk_theatre #DailyBriefinguk
    Image reads: Friday 17 July 2020 SOLT | UK Theatre are delighted that indoor performances can resume with socially distanced audiences from 1 August. With the restrictions of social distancing in place it will not be practical or economically viable for many shows to open and it takes time for shows to rehearse and prepare and to build up an audience. However, this is another welcome step on the road map towards opening with full audiences very soon.
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    Oct 25, 2023
    Following the sad news of the loss of Bill Kenwright CBE, many theatres will be honouring his career at 7pm on Thursday 26 October by dimming their lights, paying tributes on their screens or washing their theatres in Everton blue. Please find our press release below.
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    Jul 31, 2019
    Theatres across London’s West End will dim their lights at 7pm tonight in memory of renowned director and producer Hal Prince, who died today aged 91
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    West End to dim lights in memory of Hal Prince | Official London Theatre
    West End theatres will be dimming their lights at 7pm tonight in memory of American theatre director and producer Hal Prince, who died today aged 91.
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    Sep 24, 2020
    Following the Chancellor's latest announcements this afternoon, CEO of @SOLTnews and @uk_theatre, @julianpbird, has released the following statement 👇
    “The Chancellor‘s announcements today do little to help the theatre and performing arts sector where the majority of venues and productions remain closed due to Covid. Our previously viable and world beating sector is facing decimation as with no income organisations cannot bring their staff back to work. “Without targeted and vitally needed support for the workforce in this sector, we will see further job losses and redundancies. While the extension of the self employed scheme is welcome, with the amount offered reduced to 20% thousands will face real financial peril.” Julian Bird - Chief Executive, Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre
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    Jun 14, 2021
    A statement from @julianpbird, Chief Executive of SOLT & UK Theatre on the Government's recent announcement. Read more: officiallondontheatre.com/news/our-state…
    The proposed four-week delay to full reopening of live entertainment venues will have serious implications for many theatres and performing companies around the country. ‘This delay not only impacts productions and theatres preparing to open in the next few weeks, but also shows currently running socially distanced which had planned to increase their capacity - and producers making the difficult decision whether to start rehearsals for shows due to open in late July or August, with thousands of jobs hanging in the balance. 'Particularly at risk are large-scale commercial productions, which have received little or no Cultural Recovery Fund support and cannot survive under social distancing. 'We urge Government to consider greater support for affected theatre organisations, by offering a tailored insurance scheme, allocating the remainder of the Cultural Recovery Fund, and extending full furlough and the Business Rates holiday. Read full statement via link in tweet.
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    Society of London Theatre
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    Jun 11, 2020
    Today we sent a letter signed by 158 parliamentarians to @BorisJohnson @GOVUK asking for comprehensive action to be taken to rescue the theatre sector & allow it to contribute to the future success of the UK. Thanks to all signatories bit.ly/MPPeersOpenLet… #SupportOurUKTheatres
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    Society of London Theatre
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    Jul 5, 2021
    Statement from @julianpbird, Chief Executive of SOLT & @uk_theatre on the proposed lifting of lockdown restrictions.
    We welcome today's confirmation that 19 July will see the lifting of remaining lockdown restrictions - meaning that theatres can open to full audiences for the first time in 16 months. This is a lifeline for our industry, essential for the survival of theatres across the country. We will be working closely with Government in the coming days on revising the performing arts guidelines, ensuring that our audiences and staff can feel safe and confident in returning.
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    Aug 14, 2020
    "We are delighted that from Saturday the government has announced that stage 4 of the roadmap can proceed and allow the opening of indoor performances with social distancing" - @julianpbird Read more here 👉 officiallondontheatre.com/news/governmen…
    "We are delighted that from Saturday the government has announced that stage 4 of the roadmap can proceed and allow the opening of indoor performances with social distancing - this is a step further to full reopening and will help those theatres who have already made innovative plans to open. Theatre wants to take its place alongside restaurants, galleries, museums and cinemas in being a major contributor to the economic and social recovery of the nation, as well as entertaining our audiences and supporting our local communities." Julian Bird, Chief Executive, Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre
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    Sep 27, 2024
    Following the sad news of the passing of legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith, West End theatres will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Tuesday 1 October, in her memory. Read more: solt.co.uk/west-end-to-di… 📸: John Haynes
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    Society of London Theatre
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    Mar 5, 2020
    SOLT and UK Theatre have released the following statement regarding Coronavirus: