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.
ACE announce NPO 23 – England
Arts Council England have released key information regarding the national portfolio from 2023 including the application timeline and the ability to receive a digital briefing.
More info here.
Ministerial Visits – England
DCMS have asked SOLT & UK Theatre to assist in collating venues and organisations who may be interested in supporting a visit or activity from the new ministerial team.
If you or your organisation would be willing to host new Secretary of State Nadine Dorries or Arts Minister Lord Parkinson, please complete the form here.
Reminder: Vaccine Bus this weekend – London only
Westminster Council’s walk-in vaccine bus will be returning to Shaftesbury Avenue on Saturday 23rd October between 10am and 2pm. NHS staff will be offering 1st and 2nd doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone aged 16 and over – no appointment required. 2nd doses are only available for those where there is an 8-week gap between 1st and 2nd doses.
The bus will be on Shaftesbury Avenue by the Lyric Theatre. Staff and volunteers will also be on board to answer any questions about the vaccine, testing and Covid safety. Free Covid home testing kits are available from the bus.
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
- Theatre Helpline
- TheatreSupport.Info
- Wellbeing resources webpage
- Mental health and wellbeing webinars (TheatreMeansBusiness.info)
Jobs & careers in the sector
- Industry jobs – UK Theatre & SOLT
- Inclusive Recruitment Guide