Lisa Cunningham

Director of Policy, Research and Advocacy @soltnews & @uk_theatre
#theatreforeverychild

All tweets are my own views, retweets are not endorsements

[The RSC @TheRSC]

Casting includes a return to the RSC from multi award-winning actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh, as well as RSC debuts from Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt and double Olivier Award-winner Mark Gatiss.

[The RSC @TheRSC]

Our new Spring 2026 season has arrived — epic stories, big names, unforgettable theatre 💫

Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey bring together a season where the familiar is reimagined, and the new is discovered.

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

We are delighted to be honouring @GraeaeJennyS at tomorrow’s #UKTAwards with the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award!

Highly recommend listening to Jenny’s interview this morning with @BBCr4today from 1:53 👇

https://t.co/RC5N5JdOyb

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

@uk_theatre @NadiaWhittomeMP @RoyalNottingham @MyNottingham @stephsirr Lovely to meet you @NadiaWhittomeMP we will be back in touch soon on how #thrivingtheatre can help to breakdown barriers to opportunity

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

So lovely to meet you last night @MarshadeCordova the MP for my old stomping ground, #Battersea So glad you could join @oldvictheatre @SOLTnews @uk_theatre the see #TheConstituent wasn't it moving? Look forward to working with you to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thank you @LewisAtkinson for joining @oldvictheatre @SOLTnews & @uk_theatre the see #TheConstituent hope you enjoyed the show! Hope to work with you to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thank you @RhonddaBryant for joining @oldvictheatre @SOLTnews @uk_theatre to see #TheConstituent - what moving performances. Hope to work with you in your new role to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thank you @FloEshalomi for joining @oldvictheatre @SOLTnews @uk_theatre to see #TheConstituent - an insight into the challenges facing backbenchers. Really enjoyed meeting you and hope to work with you to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thank you @DawnButlerBrent for joining @oldvictheatre and @SOLTnews @uk_theatre to see #TheConstituent - amazing performances. Lovely to meet you and hope to work with you to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thank you @KateOsamor for joining @oldvictheatre and @SOLTnews @uk_theatre to see #TheConstituent an affecting portrayal of the work of a backbench MP. Lovely to meet you and hope to work with you to create the conditions for #thrivingtheatre

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

Wonderful to have @NadiaWhittomeMP visit @RoyalNottingham today and to have @MyNottingham and our Joint President @stephsirr with us for a discussion on the brilliant theatre Nottingham has to offer and what it needs to thrive!

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

Our new survey, out today, shows how urgently investment in theatre buildings is needed 👇

[The Stage @TheStage]

Arts leaders including @Sadlers_Wells’ Alistair Spalding, @LynetteLinton and @SOLTnews’ Hannah Essex have outlined their priorities for an incoming government

Read more here 👉 https://t.co/OYMD0LVjD9

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

Ahead of the #2024GeneralElection we have 2 asks of candidates:

1. Fund a theatre trip for every child before they leave school #TheatreforEveryChild
2. Invest in theatre buildings #ThrivingTheatres

Read our guide, briefing & template letter here: https://t.co/FHprpiA8rq

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

"If you can see it, you can be it"

We spoke to Denise Gough, star of @PPTonstage about our #TheatreForEveryChild campaign.

Ahead of the General Election we're asking candidates to commit to funding a theatre trip for every child before they leave school.

[UK Theatre @uk_theatre]

Speaking at the event, Sir Keir said, “The Lyric’s commitment to supporting their local community is testament to the positive impact a thriving theatre sector can and does make in our country."

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Inspiring the next generation of theatre lovers at #westendlive #theatreforeverychild

[Lisa Cunningham @LisaCunningham8]

Thanks so much @tomwbird for showing around the amazing @cruciblesheff @SheffieldLyceum home of incredible productions, you have such a special place in the #theatreecosysten Even got to see the iconic estate from @SkysEdgeMusical

[Nottingham Playhouse @NottmPlayhouse]

Fantastic news that Theatre Tax Relief has been permanently raised to 40% in today’s budget.

TTR is hugely important to innovation in theatre, reducing the risk of producing new productions, and crucial for us and our wider industry to help boost growth in the creative economy.

[Eleanor Lloyd @EleanorLloyd]

Fantastic news that the Government has made this announcement today. Really appreciate the work with @DCMS and @hmtreasury . Thank you to all the @SOLTnews and @uk_theatre members and the staff team for lobbying. 🎉🫠