British Festival of Visual Theatre celebrates ten years. The theater industry is looking to broaden its audience. We'll promote it just as we do our sports portfolio, says a Visa exec. Minnesota's Twin Cities have seen an explosion of theater in the past few years. Collaboration is the key, says one director.
Theaters are clamoring for performing space.
Or make them better. Alan Ayckbourn's 53rd play opens in the West End next week, his 55th goes to the National next year and his 56th is underway. Only Shakespeare is performed more often.