SOLT Update 30 September 2021

Oct 1, 2021 | SOLT Updates

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.

Find out more about SOLT and visit their website here.

Government Autumn & Winter COVID Plan: Plan B Certification Proposals & Consultation
The government has published their proposals for a mandated COVID certification scheme for venues and businesses, to be implemented as a ‘Plan B’ to the current Autumn & Winter Plan if case rates rise. The proposals can be found here.

As currently drafted, we believe that theatres will not fall into any mandatory certification regime proposed, although venues continue to be encouraged to run voluntary schemes.

SOLT & UK Theatre will be responding to the call for evidence on these proposals. Should you have any particular concerns that you believe would be worth including in our response please email david@soltukt.co.uk. Should you wish to submit your own response to the call for evidence you can do so here (closes 11 October 2021).

Introductory Roundtable with New DCMS Secretary of State Nadine Dorries MP
Yesterday, 10 SOLT & UK Theatre Members were invited to an introductory sector roundtable with Nadine Dorries, the incoming Secretary of State at the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Issues around recovery, certification, support for the sector and creative education were discussed, as well as highlighting the Secretary of State’s personal ambition to open up the arts workforce and audiences to people from all backgrounds.

You can see the Secretary of State’s tweet here. We look forward to working with her in her new role.

Marketing and Press Update
September has been a very busy month for the #BackOnStage campaign with highlights including West End Live, our rewards campaign with Mastercard, and the launch of our new project with Rankin. Please download our slides to get an overview of what has been happening. Please do get in touch with Megan@soltukt.co.uk for re-marketing opportunities, Richard@soltukt.co.ukfor ticketing, Eva@soltukt.co.uk for press and Jess@soltukt.co.uk for social.

Promote your job opportunities to 16–30-year-olds at the UK’s only theatre careers event, TheatreCraft – deadline this Friday 1 October
The UK’s largest offstage careers fair for 16–30-year-olds returns and not only is it celebrating its 15th year, but also it’s the first time the event is being held online via Whova app, as well as in-person at the Royal Opera House. You’re invited to be an exhibitor in our virtual marketplace where over 1,500 attendees across the UK can visit your virtual booth and contact you directly via chat or video call so they can find out about all your job and training opportunities.

For more information click here. 

Deadline for submitting applications: Friday 1 October 2021, 12pm.

 
USEFUL RESOURCES

Coronavirus Recovery Guidance

Wellbeing and mental health support for you and your staff

Jobs & careers in the sector