“Of course I want to get the money flowing. I am not going to let anyone down.” Too late @OliverDowden theatres are closing & staff made redundant, when we get to point 5 there will be no theatres to open and the artists destitute #SaveOurTheatres https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/oliver-dowden-culture-roadmap-plan-a4480341.html%3famp
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden unveils roadmap to reopening theatres

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has unveiled his roadmap to get the performing arts sectors back up and running. The five-step plan to bring live theatre and concerts back to the UK’s stages has been

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/oliver-dowden-culture-roadmap-plan-a4480341.html%3famp
. @OliverDowden did you know:

Public funding for the arts makes up just 0.05% of Government spending and delivers a return of £5 in taxes for every £1 invested. source: @NationalTheatre You should know you’re the Minister for Culture #SaveOurTheatres
. @OliverDowden did you know: More people see a theatre show each year than attend all League football matches in the whole of the UK. Source Solt You should know you’re the Minister for Culture #SaveOurTheatres
. @OliverDowden did you know:
In 2018, venues represented by SOLT & UK Theatre generated ticket revenue of £1.28 billion, employing 290,000 workers. Over 70% of those jobs are now at risk.
Source Solt

You should know you’re the Minister for Culture #SaveOurTheatres
. @OliverDowden did you know:
Theatre generates £133m in VAT payments for HM Treasury in London alone.
Source Solt

You should know you’re the Minister for Culture #SaveOurTheatres
. @OliverDowden did you know:

70% of theatres will run out of cash by the end of the year. source Solt

You should know you’re the Minister for Culture #SaveOurTheatres
. @OliverDowden did you know:

If you don't do something now you will be the Minister for Culture who let the Theatre Industry die.
Source Me.
#PlymouthTheatre
#SouthamptonTheatre
#LeicesterTheatre & more casualties to come

#weneedfinancialsupport #SaveOurTheatres
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