The Wolfson Foundation and Theatres Trust have awarded eight theatres across the UK with grants totalling £120,000 ($156,000/€143,000) through the Theatre Improvement Scheme. Wolfson is a London-based independent grant-making charity and Theatres Trust is an organisation that aims to protect theatre buildings for future generations. The grants have been awarded in a bid for a …
Tessitura and Ungerboeck extend partnership
Ungerboeck, an event and venue management software firm, and non-profit technology company Tessitura have extended their partnership with the launch of an integration between VenueOps and the Tessitura platform. VenueOps is a venue management software and is utilised by performing arts centres, arenas, stadiums, museums and other facilities. It can be used to manage event …
Broadway posts positive attendances in bid for recovery
Broadway has continued its impressive march towards normality following the COVID-19 pandemic, posting positive financial results and attendances over the last few weeks. According to reports from BroadwayWorld, grosses for Broadway shows in New York dropped during the week ending March 6, but still remained positive since theatres and performances re-opened after COVID-19-induced closures. During …
TryBooking introduces calendar feature – TheTicketingBusiness News
Community event ticketing platform TryBooking has introduced a ‘Calendar Display’ feature for theatre, venue and tourism clients that run multiple sessions over multiple days. TryBooking provides software for clients to enable them to run events, sell tickets and take donations, and has introduced the new feature following a number of requests. Customers will be able …
Scotland removes COVID-19 vaccine pass requirement
Scotland has dropped the use of COVID-19 vaccine passes from today (Monday), meaning visitors and attendees to certain venues will no longer have to prove their vaccination status. The vaccine passport scheme had been in place since October 1 last year, as the Omicron variant swept across the UK. Patrons had to prove they were …
London Theatre Week launches ticket deals for hit West End shows
London Theatre Week kicks off today (Monday) and will run until March 6, with tickets available for hit West End shows for as little as £15 ($20/€18). The scheme includes West End Blockbusters and Off West End and fringe hit shows. Theatre fans will be able to watch long-running classics or the latest productions to …
Netherlands relaxes restrictions and paves the way for live events
The Government of the Netherlands has announced the further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for live events, venues and nightclubs. From February 18, all locations will be able to stay open until 1am, up from the current 10pm curfew. However, until February 25, coronavirus entry passes must be shown at businesses such as cinemas, theatres, music …
Lovetovisit.com partners with Musement – TheTicketingBusiness News
Tourism and culture platform Lovetovisit.com has partnered with tours and activities company, Musement. The collaboration will mean the new platform will take bookings for Musement’s portfolio of attractions such as The Tower of London, The London Eye, Harry Potter Studios, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as other UK tourist hotspots. Lovetovisit.com, which has …
Wales to relax remaining restrictions on events and venues
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that from February 18, the legal requirement to show a COVID Pass to enter certain venues and events will be removed. The COVID Pass was originally brought in to show proof of vaccination against coronavirus, or a negative test upon entry. Drakeford said: “With increasing numbers of people …
The RSC and TikTok launch new young people ticketing initiative
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has launched a £10 (€11.86/$13.53) ticket scheme for young people alongside entertainment platform TikTok. TikTok Tickets will allow full-time students and young people to attend RSC shows, with the initiative aiming to increase access to theatre for those that live in areas of structural disadvantage. The scheme will also provide …