“Theatre producers and owners suffered a difficult opening to the year – box office revenue was down 6% between January and March. However, this picked up during the second quarter which was 2% up on the same period in 2010. That improvement has now been carried on into the third quarter.”
Tag: 10.31.11
Why Are Applications To UK Art Schools Down 27 Percent?
“There is a growing anxiety that Britain’s illustrious creative record is being imperilled by funding changes that could deter poorer students and put courses at risk. The numbers are stark. While application deadlines for 2012 are not until January, the latest Ucas figures show a 27% decline in applications for creative art and design courses compared with this time last year.”
What’s With All The Bad Audience Behavior These Days?
“After a while, mere gum-clacking, loud talking and candy-wrapping stops fazing you because they are now such common occurrences. People behind you will use the back of your chair for a footrest. People in front of you will drape their coats into your lap. Even answering a ringing phone during a performance isn’t all that unusual anymore.”