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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the National Theatre's decision to postpone tours in the EU due to uncertainty about work permits.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the National Theatre's decision to postpone tours in the EU due to uncertainty about work permits.
Asked by
Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
(Non-affiliated)
Answered by
Baroness Barran
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 February 2021
For answer on
8 March 2021
Answered on
8 March 2021
Touring in Europe is currently not possible due to Covid-19 and EU Member States have not set out plans for when it will be. We are working urgently with the UK’s creative industries to help ensure they can work confidently in Europe once touring can safely resume. In the meantime, we also urge EU member states to at least match what the UK offers to all EU artists touring here. The UK government strongly believes supporting touring is in the interests of both the UK and EU, and we continue our work on solutions.
Subjects
EU countries; Work permits; National Theatre
Date
8 March 2021
Reference
HL13459
House
House of Lords
Both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre are required to undertake regional touring as part of their funding agreements with the Arts Council.
Both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre are required to undertake regional touring as part of their funding agreements with the Arts Council.
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Asked by
Helen Jones
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Oral answers to questions
What steps she is taking to encourage national theatre companies to undertake more regional tours. [64573]
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c347
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend is right. I have raised the issue with my colleague in Scotland to ensure that as a result of devolution theatre companies from Scotland work across the border in England and vice versa. The National Theatre has worked in Scotland in the past year, and I hope to see the RSC working in Scotland in the next year.
My hon. Friend is right. I have raised the issue with my colleague in Scotland to ensure that as a result of devolution theatre companies from Scotland work across the border in England and vice versa. The National Theatre has worked in Scotland in the past year, and I hope to see the RSC working in Scotland in the next year.
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Asked by
Anne Begg
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Oral answers to questions
It is quite expensive for my constituents to go to the theatre in London, but they can go to the newly refurbished His Majesty's theatre in Aberdeen, which is a spectacular venue. Back-stage facilities have been expanded at that theatre—the expansion was partially funded by the lottery—which means that it can now take bigger touring companies. I wish to add my voice to that of my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington, North (Helen Jones) in stressing the importance of national theatres travelling the whole country, which means not only England, but Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Minister is right to address the importance of national companies undertaking regional tours, but it is also important to provide regional arts companies—for example, the Lichfield Garrick theatre—with sufficient funds to conduct tours of their own and to operate as production houses as well as receiving houses. What is the Minister's advice to the chairman of the Arts Council on how to strike that balance?
The Minister is right to address the importance of national companies undertaking regional tours, but it is also important to provide regional arts companies—for example, the Lichfield Garrick theatre—with sufficient funds to conduct tours of their own and to operate as production houses as well as receiving houses. What is the Minister's advice to the chairman of the Arts Council on how to strike that balance?
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2006
My advice, which is directed not to the chairman of the Arts Council but to the people of this country, is to vote Labour, because when people vote Labour, they get a 70 per cent. increase in Arts Council funding, some of which goes to regional theatres. That is why we have seen an expansion, and that is my advice to his constituents.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My advice, which is directed not to the chairman of the Arts Council but to the people of this country, is to vote Labour, because when people vote Labour, they get a 70 per cent. increase in Arts Council funding, some of which goes to regional theatres. That is why we have seen an expansion, and that is my advice to his constituents.
My advice, which is directed not to the chairman of the Arts Council but to the people of this country, is to vote Labour, because when people vote Labour, they get a 70 per cent. increase in Arts Council funding, some of which goes to regional theatres. That is why we have seen an expansion, and that is my advice to his constituents.
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Asked by
Michael Fabricant
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister is right to address the importance of national companies undertaking regional tours, but it is also important to provide regional arts companies—for example, the Lichfield Garrick theatre—with sufficient funds to conduct tours of their own and to operate as production houses as well as receiving houses. What is the Minister's advice to the chairman of the Arts Council on how to strike that balance?
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The money is coming from the reform of the national office, which will allow money to be put precisely into funded organisations so that theatres and musicians receive funds to grow the arts in this country. Labour Members make no apology for increasing Arts Council funding by 70 per cent. since we came to power. I remind the hon. Gentleman that theatre was on its knees in 1997 because the Opposition had starved it of money.
The money is coming from the reform of the national office, which will allow money to be put precisely into funded organisations so that theatres and musicians receive funds to grow the arts in this country. Labour Members make no apology for increasing Arts Council funding by 70 per cent. since we came to power. I remind the hon. Gentleman that theatre was on its knees in 1997 because the Opposition had starved it of money.
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Asked by
Mark Field
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am sure that it warms your heart, Mr. Speaker, to see such enthusiasm among Opposition Members. The Minister has bandied about statistics, so perhaps he will explain how any extension of regional theatre touring is compatible with the continued standstill in central Government grant to the Arts Council for the next two financial years. The 70 per cent. statistic that the Minister has quoted goes back to 1997, and it takes account of inflation and not very much else. As the Minister knows, there are already great pressures on his Department's non-sports budget due to the 2012 Olympics and the fact that the running costs of the Arts Council are some £50 million a year and rising. Where is the money coming from for the expansion that he so passionately desires in regional theatre?
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It is quite expensive for my constituents to go to the theatre in London, but they can go to the newly refurbished His Majesty's theatre in Aberdeen, which is a spectacular venue. Back-stage facilities have been expanded at that theatre—the expansion was partially funded by the lottery—which means that it can now take bigger touring companies. I wish to add my voice to that of my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington, North (Helen Jones) in stressing the importance of national theatres travelling the whole country, which means not only England, but Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
It is quite expensive for my constituents to go to the theatre in London, but they can go to the newly refurbished His Majesty's theatre in Aberdeen, which is a spectacular venue. Back-stage facilities have been expanded at that theatre—the expansion was partially funded by the lottery—which means that it can now take bigger touring companies. I wish to add my voice to that of my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington, North (Helen Jones) in stressing the importance of national theatres travelling the whole country, which means not only England, but Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Asked by
Anne Begg
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2006
My hon. Friend is right. I have raised the issue with my colleague in Scotland to ensure that as a result of devolution theatre companies from Scotland work across the border in England and vice versa. The National Theatre has worked in Scotland in the past year, and I hope to see the RSC working in Scotland in the next year.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am sure that it warms your heart, Mr. Speaker, to see such enthusiasm among Opposition Members. The Minister has bandied about statistics, so perhaps he will explain how any extension of regional theatre touring is compatible with the continued standstill in central Government grant to the Arts Council for the next two financial years. The 70 per cent. statistic that the Minister has quoted goes back to 1997, and it takes account of inflation and not very much else. As the Minister knows, there are already great pressures on his Department's non-sports budget due to the 2012 Olympics and the fact that the running costs of the Arts Council are some £50 million a year and rising. Where is the money coming from for the expansion that he so passionately desires in regional theatre?
I am sure that it warms your heart, Mr. Speaker, to see such enthusiasm among Opposition Members. The Minister has bandied about statistics, so perhaps he will explain how any extension of regional theatre touring is compatible with the continued standstill in central Government grant to the Arts Council for the next two financial years. The 70 per cent. statistic that the Minister has quoted goes back to 1997, and it takes account of inflation and not very much else. As the Minister knows, there are already great pressures on his Department's non-sports budget due to the 2012 Olympics and the fact that the running costs of the Arts Council are some £50 million a year and rising. Where is the money coming from for the expansion that he so passionately desires in regional theatre?
Asked by
Mark Field
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2006
The money is coming from the reform of the national office, which will allow money to be put precisely into funded organisations so that theatres and musicians receive funds to grow the arts in this country. Labour Members make no apology for increasing Arts Council funding by 70 per cent. since we came to power. I remind the hon. Gentleman that theatre was on its knees in 1997 because the Opposition had starved it of money.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c348-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What steps she is taking to encourage national theatre companies to undertake more regional tours. [64573]
What steps she is taking to encourage national theatre companies to undertake more regional tours. [64573]
Asked by
Helen Jones
(Labour)
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 April 2006
For answer on
24 April 2006
Answered on
24 April 2006
Both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre are required to undertake regional touring as part of their funding agreements with the Arts Council.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c347; 64573
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am grateful to the Minister for that answer. A few months back, I was lucky enough to see the RSC's touring production of ““The Canterbury Tales””, which was excellent and packed to the doors, but what can he do to ensure that the two theatres take on more touring commitments than they currently undertake, so that people in constituencies such as mine, who pay towards the theatres' subsidies, get the opportunity to see them, and so that they become truly national theatres, not London or Stratford theatres?
I am grateful to the Minister for that answer. A few months back, I was lucky enough to see the RSC's touring production of ““The Canterbury Tales””, which was excellent and packed to the doors, but what can he do to ensure that the two theatres take on more touring commitments than they currently undertake, so that people in constituencies such as mine, who pay towards the theatres' subsidies, get the opportunity to see them, and so that they become truly national theatres, not London or Stratford theatres?
Asked by
Helen Jones
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 April 2006
My hon. Friend is right to raise that issue, and I know that she also raised it with one of my predecessors, who has gone to another place. The National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company have increased their national touring in the past year—the National Theatre spent 21 weeks touring the regions, and the Royal Shakespeare Company has 150 touring dates in its calendar. Furthermore, the Royal Shakespeare Company will do more regional touring next year because of the changes at Stratford. I know that both of those companies have performed in my hon. Friend's area in Chester, Salford, Manchester and Liverpool, but the people of Warrington should be able to experience the best of our national talent, so I am sure that her comments will be made available to the chairman of the Arts Council.
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c347-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend is right to raise that issue, and I know that she also raised it with one of my predecessors, who has gone to another place. The National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company have increased their national touring in the past year—the National Theatre spent 21 weeks touring the regions, and the Royal Shakespeare Company has 150 touring dates in its calendar. Furthermore, the Royal Shakespeare Company will do more regional touring next year because of the changes at Stratford. I know that both of those companies have performed in my hon. Friend's area in Chester, Salford, Manchester and Liverpool, but the people of Warrington should be able to experience the best of our national talent, so I am sure that her comments will be made available to the chairman of the Arts Council.
My hon. Friend is right to raise that issue, and I know that she also raised it with one of my predecessors, who has gone to another place. The National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company have increased their national touring in the past year—the National Theatre spent 21 weeks touring the regions, and the Royal Shakespeare Company has 150 touring dates in its calendar. Furthermore, the Royal Shakespeare Company will do more regional touring next year because of the changes at Stratford. I know that both of those companies have performed in my hon. Friend's area in Chester, Salford, Manchester and Liverpool, but the people of Warrington should be able to experience the best of our national talent, so I am sure that her comments will be made available to the chairman of the Arts Council.
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Asked by
Helen Jones
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am grateful to the Minister for that answer. A few months back, I was lucky enough to see the RSC's touring production of ““The Canterbury Tales””, which was excellent and packed to the doors, but what can he do to ensure that the two theatres take on more touring commitments than they currently undertake, so that people in constituencies such as mine, who pay towards the theatres' subsidies, get the opportunity to see them, and so that they become truly national theatres, not London or Stratford theatres?
Subjects
Theatre; National Theatre; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
24 April 2006
Reference
445 c347-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what estimate she has made of the percentage of audiences representing black and minority ethnic communities at (a) the National Theatre, (b) the Royal Opera House and (c) the English National Opera in the last year for which figures...
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what estimate she has made of the percentage of audiences representing black and minority ethnic communities at (a) the National Theatre, (b) the Royal Opera House and (c) the English National Opera in the last year for which figures...
Asked by
Andrew Pelling
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 January 2006
For answer on
11 January 2006
Answered on
16 January 2006
9 per cent. of English National Opera's (ENO) audience for the period 2004–05 were from the black and minority ethnic community. In addition, a February 2003 to May 2004 snapshot shows that 44 per cent. of participants in projects run by ENO Baylis (ENO's education programme) were from the black and minority ethnic community.No comparable statistics were available for the Royal Opera House or National Theatre.The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, working in partnership with its non-departmental public body partners, has commissioned the ““Taking Part”” survey which aims to improve our current knowledge of engagement in our sectors. The data collected will enable a robust measurement of the departmental Public Service Agreement (PSA) target on increasing participation and attendance amongst priority groups. These include people from the black and minority ethnic community.
Subjects
Ethnic groups; Minority groups; Theatres; Royal Opera House; National Theatre; Audiences; Opera; English National Opera
Date
16 January 2006
Reference
41132; 441 c958W
House
House of Commons
That this House congratulates the Paul Hamlyn Foundation for once again having given the Royal National Theatre a very generous donation to subsidise tickets for first-time visitors at ??5 or less for Romeo and Juliet on Monday 4th December.
That this House congratulates the Paul Hamlyn Foundation for once again having given the Royal National Theatre a very generous donation to subsidise tickets for first-time visitors at ??5 or less for Romeo and Juliet on Monday 4th December.
Primary sponsor
Rudi Vis
(Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Subjects
Tickets; Theatre; National Theatre; Hamlyn Foundation
Date
8 November 2000
Reference
1133
House
House of Commons
That this House congratulates the National Theatre on the success of Watch This Space its summer festival of international outdoor theatre and music which has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of people and has contributed to the animation of London's South Bank, providing access to high quality entertainment for the widest possible audience.
That this House congratulates the National Theatre on the success of Watch This Space its summer festival of international outdoor theatre and music which has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of people and has contributed to the animation of London's South Bank, providing access to high quality entertainment for...
Primary sponsor
Rudi Vis
(Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Subjects
Festivals and special occasions; Theatre; National Theatre
Date
23 October 2000
Reference
1062
House
House of Commons
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the care for promoting access to, and education and training in, the arts. Motion withdrawn.
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the care for promoting access to, and education and training in, the arts. Motion withdrawn.
Lead member
Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall
Answering member
Lord McIntosh of Haringey
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Subjects
Access; Disability; Curriculum; Disadvantaged; Arts; Dance; Employment; Finance; Education; Grants; Income; Museums and galleries; Staff; Music; Lifelong education; Performing arts; Standards; Teachers; Training; Young people; Tourism; Students; Royal Opera House; National Theatre; Opera; Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Date
15 March 2000
Reference
610 c1620-58
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
That this House congratulates the cast and crew of Britain's National Theatre for their spectacular triumph in Beijing in early March with the acclaimed Sam Mendes production of Othello; and expresses the wish that crossing the cultural divide will result in further bridge-building between the United Kingdom and China in social, economic and political affairs.
That this House congratulates the cast and crew of Britain's National Theatre for their spectacular triumph in Beijing in early March with the acclaimed Sam Mendes production of Othello; and expresses the wish that crossing the cultural divide will result in further bridge-building between the United Kingdom and China in...
Primary sponsor
Rudi Vis
(Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Subjects
China; Theatre; National Theatre
Date
12 March 1998
Reference
1009
House
House of Commons
How much National Lottery funding has been allocated to the South Bank Centre and its environs by each of the funds. - Inc table.
How much National Lottery funding has been allocated to the South Bank Centre and its environs by each of the funds. - Inc table.
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Iain Sproat
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of National Heritage
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
8 May 1996
Answered on
8 May 1996
Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how much national lottery funding has been allocated to the
South Bank Centre and its environs by each of the funds.[27427]
Mr. Sproat: There have been three awards, to date, allocated to the South Bank and its environs. The information is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Body Announced Recipient Amount £
Arts 30 March 1995 South Bank Centre 980,000
Arts 21 September 1995 British Film Institute 250,000
Arts 16 April 1996 Royal National Theatre 31,590,000
Total 32,820,000
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
British Film Institute; Finance; Lotteries; National Lottery; National Theatre; Southbank Centre
Date
8 May 1996
Reference
27427; 277 c170W
House
House of Commons
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
National Heritage Committee
Notes
Received 05.03.96
Subjects
Arts; Finance; Performing arts; National Theatre; Visual arts; Royal Shakespeare Company; Society of London Theatre
Commons Library location
CS 811
Date
1 February 1996
Reference
HC 23-viii 1995/96
House
House of Commons
What plans he has to call in the current planning application for alterations to the National Theatre for public inquiry. - (Holding answer 16 December 1994).
What plans he has to call in the current planning application for alterations to the National Theatre for public inquiry. - (Holding answer 16 December 1994).
Asked by
Lord Smith of Finsbury
(Labour)
Answered by
Paul Beresford
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
19 December 1994
Answered on
19 December 1994
Subjects
Planning permission; National Theatre
Date
19 December 1994
Reference
251 c977W
House
House of Commons
What proportion of the income of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre, Royal Opera House and English National Opera is now raised by the companies themselves. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures
What proportion of the income of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre, Royal Opera House and English National Opera is now raised by the companies themselves. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures
Asked by
Robert G Hughes
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Renton of Mount Harry
(Conservative)
Answering body
Office of Arts and Libraries
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
22 July 1991
Answered on
22 July 1991
Subjects
Arts; Finance; Royal Opera House; Theatre; National Theatre; Opera; English National Opera; Royal Shakespeare Company
Date
22 July 1991
Reference
195 c378-9W;195 c376-7W
House
House of Commons