The below correspondence is posted here by kind permission from the Society of London Theatre
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is an organisation that works with and on behalf of their Members to champion theatre and the performing arts.
Performing Arts Guidance update
Section 1.5 of the performing arts guidance has been updated with details about how contact tracing will be implemented in venues as they reopen. Every customer or visitor will now be required to scan the NHS QR code using their NHS COVID-19 app or provide their name and contact details, not just the lead member of a group. This is to ensure everyone receives the necessary public health advice in a timely manner. This is being implemented across all sectors and is centralised. You can read the full guidance here.
Theatre Green Book
The deadline for the survey on ‘Sustainable Buildings’ has been extended to Friday 23 April. This information will help us understand the current status and future priorities for making theatre buildings more sustainable. Click here to complete the survey.
pointOne & Indigo Ltd webinar: Coming Back to Theatre – Prioritising the Audience Experience – Wednesday 21 April, 11am – 11.45am
You can register here for Indigo Ltd and pointOne’s latest webinar where they will present the key findings from a piece of joint cultural audience sentiment research, looking at what the most important things will be for cultural audiences when they return to venues.
We’ll consider the practical and technical measures organisations can put in place to ensure audiences have a brilliant first experience back at the theatre and hear from industry professionals about their plans for reopening.
The Coming Back to Theatre survey was conducted in March 2021 and gathered 4,000 responses from cultural attendees at seven venues within the UK.
This webinar is aimed at those responsible for the audience experience including Operations Directors, Box Office Managers and Front of House teams.
Please continue to share press releases and reopening information with news@soltukt.co.uk to be included in our 2021 article, as we are sharing this information with the GLA, BIDs, and other relevant groups.
Deadline for applications: Friday 23 April (midday)
Job opportunity at Lyric Hammersmith – Executive Director
Lyric Hammersmith are seeking an Executive Director to work in partnership with the Artistic Director to ensure the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre thrives. Find out more here.
Apply by 23:59pm on Monday 26 April.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Coronavirus Recovery Guidance
- Coronavirus Recovery Updates and Guidance – for SOLT Members
- Coronavirus Recovery Updates and Guidance – for UK Theatre Members
- Media Briefing Notes
- See It Safely Toolkit
- Working Safely During Coronavirus – Guidance
- Coronavirus Government Guidance Library
Wellbeing and mental health support for you and your staff