State theatre companies face financial strain amid rising costs and limited spending
A new analysis of state theatre companies' financial data over the past three years reveals widespread financial strain, driven by increased production costs and reduced consumer spending. The findings confirm ongoing challenges for the sector, with small-to-medium organisations particularly affected but often overlooked. The report follows ArtsHub's earlier survey of prominent performing arts companies.
Key facts
- State theatre companies' financial data over the past three years shows strain.
- Increased production costs and limited consumer spending are key factors.
- Small-to-medium organisations are also under financial pressure.
- The analysis follows ArtsHub's survey of prominent performing arts companies.
- The article is by Jo Pickup, ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer based in Perth.
Entities
Institutions
- ArtsHub
- Sydney Theatre Company
- Fremantle Arts Centre
- STRUT dance
- Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA
- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Locations
- Perth
- Australia