Reflecting on a recent panel discussion, David Reece of Baker Richards explores the future of theatre and its role in a rapidly changing world. Bringing together the insights of the panellists, he outlines some of the ways the sector might adapt.
Access to arts and cultural venues remains a challenge for many, especially those on low incomes. While cultural organizations often aim to be inclusive, ticket prices may deter price-sensitive segments of the population – but is that the biggest issue?
We’ve come a long way from the difficulties of recent years, and some key metrics are starting to show a positive trend. But we’re not out of the woods yet, writes David Reece.
Now more than ever it’s important to focus on the things that really matter, to free ourselves of distractions and to identify earned income opportunities, says Robin Cantrill-Fenwick.
With ticket price differentiation reaching new extremes, David Reece considers the longer-term consequences and asks if we should be entering a new era of pricing.