| Description | Track 1: silence and programme introduction 0.24 mins
Track 2: programme introduction and discussion of the process of winning people back to theatre 0.53 mins
Track 3: discussion of so called 'provincial renaissance' and need for funding 1.06 mins
Track 4: discussion of the allocation of public funds for civic theatres in the Midlands 3.11 mins
Track 5: discussion of attitudes of actors towards repertory theatre and of low wages 3.00 mins
Track 6: discussion of the concentration of commercial work in London, not only in theatre, but also film and television 1.22 mins
Track 7: discussion of the appeal of 'classic' plays and difficulties in attracting audiences for new plays 1.19 mins
Track 8: discussion of difficulties surrounding putting on new plays at provincial theatres and attracting audiences 5.40 mins
Track 9: discussion of challenges for theatre to re-establish itself in the community and to present work to the widest audience including children 8.25 mins
Track 10: discussion of efforts to attract school children to theatres 3.54 mins
Track 11: discussion of the problems faced by provincial theatre and the effects of financial pressures, need for greater subsidies for provincial theatres 5.47 mins
Track 12: discussion of recommendations in recent Government White Paper 'A Policy for the Arts' and recommendations by theatre directors 4.14 mins
Track 13: programme credits
Total: 39.48 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF565D0127380 |