Hastings cinema says it faces closure without community support
A cinema in Hastings is calling on the community to support it or face imminent closure. Source: https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/business/
Blackpool Grand Theatre ‘saved’ by grant but more job cuts looming
“We’re grateful to get this chance to come back. The theatre opened in 1894 and this is a grade listed building however it’s not just bricks and mortar, it’s nothing without people” Source: https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/blackpool-grand-theatre-saved-grant-19095737
Update on Blackpool IMAX cinema, new restaurants and Wilko store as funding approved
Blackpool has been given the go-ahead to start work on two key regeneration projects after being allocated £8.6m of funding from the Government’s Covid-19 ‘Getting Building Fund’. The schemes which include the redevelopment of Houndshill Shopping Centre and Abingdon Street … Continued
£257 million to save 1385 theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England
More than 1,300 arts and cultural organisations are benefitting from a share of £257 million as part of a vital financial boost from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/
Not en pointe: UK government pulls controversial ballet ad
You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, everyone is talking about the UK government’s … Continued
Cineworld staff “all kinds of angry” at closure
The Gloucester Quays branch employee, who wished to remain anonymous, has spoken about how staff on zero hour contracts feel let down by the decision to close cinemas across the UK. Source: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/