Backstage Heritage

A new group dedicated to the cataloguing and preservation of theatre technology from the past. Tweets by Jon Primrose.

[The ABTT @theabtt]

Energy Use & Sustainability: SOLT/UK Theatre have prepared guidance to enable orgs to better understand their energy use & sustainability priorities but also plan for and implement business contingency arrangements in the event of power outage.

Download: https://t.co/XQ7zxZ1ZQt

[The Stage @TheStage]

Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End will be renamed following the death of the Queen. A spokeswoman for LW Theatres said this would be done at an "appropriate time". https://t.co/6T9HJLbOO6

[frankmatchamsociety @frankmatchamsoc]

Matcham Society Zoom Event: Tuesday 22 June 7pm free and open to all. DAVID FISHER – Brighton Hippodrome illustrated history. Grade II* listed and number one Theatre at Risk but with new owner. Book your place here
https://t.co/jAP6UA28ZY

[visit theatres @visittheatres]

May 17 marks 101 years since the death of #FrankMatcham
On the day that venues can take the next steps, with indoor mixing and reopening, here's an introduction to the Marvellous Matcham Theatres
@frankmatchamsoc
https://t.co/gBgvgqYnpE

[frankmatchamsociety @frankmatchamsoc]

Saved from auction, abandoned Hulme Hippodrome could be transformed into community hub https://t.co/zto2PYGmyT via @mm_newsonline

[Morecambe Winter Gardens @MorecambeWG]

Today we launch our new virtual tour which will enable you to explore the wonders of the theatre whilst we are currently closed.  

Please support our virtual tour and bring us one step closer to a successful reopening. The tour costs £5 ⬇️

Please R/T

https://t.co/EiYBzSd6O8

[Backstage Heritage @backstagecoll]

The glorious Theatre & Performance department at the V&A is in danger of closure - please sign this petition!
https://t.co/XKasg4ecCV

[StockportPlaza @StockportPlaza1]

We found this wonderful 1930s light bulb in a ceiling void which.....once cleaned and checked....we discovered IT WORKS!.....The bulb like The Plaza has been sitting patiently for when it can be brought back to life....and we like our lovely find will be shining bright again soon

[frankmatchamsociety @frankmatchamsoc]

Crowdfunder launched after Hulme Hippodrome pulled out of auction at last minute https://t.co/nlInW6THgH

[#WeMakeEvents Campaign @WeMakeEventsoff]

The Government can't see us. Can you? https://t.co/qWV3l9r5vx #GovCantSeeUs #WeMakeEvents

[The ABTT @theabtt]

Have you listened to our latest released Technical Theatre recording?

David Ayliff was a distinguished Stage Manager & founder member of the @SMAssoc . David was also Head of Technical Training at @RADA_London (1979-1985).

Listen here: https://t.co/B7j2eK8jcE

[frankmatchamsociety @frankmatchamsoc]

The battle to save Manchester's Hulme Hippodrome as it goes up for auction for nearly £1m https://t.co/KfDG16GAkq

[BBC Arts @bbcarts]

We'll be back? Drawing on footage captured throughout the pandemic, Alan Yentob looks at the huge challenges and the creative ways in which people are keeping the Arts alive. @BBCOne, 22.45, 09/02. https://t.co/JBN8Q1IcGc

[Guardian Stage @guardianstage]

Cornwall to stage rare performance of 14th-century Ordinalia cycle https://t.co/BrZxqcnAHX

[Jey @Jaywoolley6]

@UnrestrictedTh2 SAVE THE DUDLEY HIPPODROME - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/0QZh37w3a3 via @UKChange

[Backstage Heritage @backstagecoll]

Save Stage Lighting - important resources are on the website: https://t.co/jsEqap39gQ

[Nick Moran @ld122]

We still need more - if you know theatre people in other EU counties please tell them about #SaveStageLighting and get them to contact their #MEP https://t.co/esbbhUNC3A

[Backstage Heritage @backstagecoll]

Save Stage Lighting - tungsten Light sources are under threat in Europe! https://t.co/GIfVmmVykp

[Save Stage Lighting @SaveLighting]

A message from international Lighting Designer Peter Mumford:

I think it’s fair to say that many if not most of... https://t.co/vz0k3bWhaR

[Burnley Empire Trust @BurnleyEmpire]

Here's a photo for the weekend #NowAndThen 1995 - present.
Photo by Mark Salmon #SaveTheEmpire #BurnleyEmpire #Like #ReTweet