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.
Kids Week
We have now sold over 164,000 tickets in Kids Week, which is up 16% on 2019.
We will start contacting Kids Week customers today to book into our free activities. This year, for limited capacity events we will be targeting first-time bookers, and we also have a range of events that are open to all Kids Week bookers attending the linked performance.
Please do continue to share content with us via news@soltukt.co.uk so we can shout about your shows. If you would like to do more to our owned audiences, do consider booking e-marketing slots or solus’ with Tony and we can help you reach a wide audience through remarketing and demographic / interest targeting through paid social media and YouTube advertising – please contact Megan to discuss.
Olivier Awards Content
If your show is eligible to be nominated for the 2023 Olivier Awards and is closing soon, please contact Milly so that we can ensure we have curated content in case your show is nominated.
Autumn Training Courses
UK Theatre training courses offer the opportunity for those in the theatre industry to come together to learn new skills and share their expertise. From finance to fundraising, and from marketing to mental health, find courses that cater to every business function and master the skills you need to thrive in your role. Autumn training courses include:
- Managing VAT in the Performing Arts – 12 October
- IOSH Managing Safely – 19 October
- Negotiation Skills – 16 November
- Mental Health First Aid in the Performing Arts – 6 December
- Strategic Business & Finance – 9 December
- Introduction to Finance – 16 December
To view our upcoming courses and book your tickets visit UK Theatre’s Eventbrite page.
Job Opportunity – Data Analyst
SOLT / UK Theatre are recruiting a Data Analyst to apply their data insight skills in a stimulating environment and play an integral part in building our new ‘Evidence Centre‘, in partnership with data insight specialists Baker Richards.
Our Data Analyst will interpret the trends and themes identified in the data into accessible and practical information and reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders.
They will support and complement specific areas of our work, especially business planning for the sector, policy development, lobbying and advocacy through public affairs, and workforce strategic development.
Deadline for applications: 12pm on 18 July 2022.
Find more information and apply here.
Job Opportunity – Training & Events Manager
UK Theatre are looking for a Training and Events Manager who will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of a programme of conferences, training courses and events both online and in-person.
Managing a variety of online platforms used to promote and run our training and events programmes, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of events from planning and delivery through to evaluation.
They will develop training courses that meet the needs of our members and enable individuals to learn valuable new skills.
Deadline for aplications: 26 July 2022.