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The theatre industry is facing an existential crisis. Since September 2017 our touring productions have been seen live by over 110,000 people in over 60 towns and cities across the UK, including many with ‘low arts engagement’. In line with our belief in the importance of sustainability in the arts, 96.2% of our income comes from ticket sales, meaning public funding accounts for only 3.8%.
So now, more than ever, with theatres closed across the country as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, your support and generosity are crucial in enabling us to keep creating.
By making a donation, however small, to Blackeyed Theatre, you can help us to continue bringing innovative, high quality theatre to every corner of the UK while supporting the artists who help create it.
From all of us at Blackeyed Theatre, thank you!
Did you know…?
- In 2018 the creative industries contributed £111.7bn to the UK economy.
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On average it is estimated theatres will have to reduce seating capacity by 80% due to social distancing as a result of the pandemic.
- On average theatre shows need to sell a minimum of 50% of tickets to break even.
- 70% of theatre jobs are at risk as a result of COVID-19.
Figures taken from research by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre