[ad_1] West End theatre shows could be impacted by industrial action around Easter time, as performers discuss walking out on strike if their pay demands are not met. According to a report from the BBC, performing arts trade union Equity has put in a 17% pay rise request to the Society of London Theatre. Equity …
UK venues see 50% downturn amid rail strikes
[ad_1] UK rail strikes led to clubs and venues seeing a 50% downturn in trade over the busiest weekend of the year, according to data from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The figure, garnered from venues across the country, is worse than the 30% hit the NTIA had previously predicted. NTIA chief executive Michael …
Paris’ Odéon Théâtre faces €200K strike loss
[ad_1] Strike action at Paris’ iconic Odéon-Théâtre de l’Europe has cost the venue a reported €200,000 in box office revenue since commencing last month. Performances at the national theatre will resume tonight (Thursday) and Friday following weeks of walkouts by workers from two of the three theatre unions, CGT and Force Ouvrière. At present, there …