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The UK has more theatre lovers than
football lovers. Every year, more
people go to theatres around the UK
than attend all Premiership, Football
League and Scottish Premiership
matches combined.
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New data analysis
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proves that lower
ticket prices help theatres reach a
less affluent demographic and that
local provision is more important for
less affluent audiences.
Maintaining support from national
and local government to keep prices
affordable and local facilities open
is crucial for audiences now and in
the future.
THEATRE
THE PUBLIC
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My theatre allows so much opportunity for young people to get involved,
to see shows at discount prices or for free and it employs so many
people who are wonderfully talented. Theatre isn’t just to entertain.
It promotes education and values history and achievement. Cutting
funding for this theatre will be cutting opportunities, suppressing
creativity, and discouraging people from supporting the industry.
Flora Ogilvy, local theatre: York Theatre Royal