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> Just like public transport, opera and theatre can't possibly fund itself just from tickets That's not true. Operas and theatres can fund themselves. But sub
by mytailorisrich 4y ago
> Just like public transport, opera and theatre can't possibly fund itself just from tickets
That's not true.
Operas and theatres can fund themselves. But subject to 2 key points: They need to program a sufficient number of popular shows that will turn a profit (an experimental avant-gardist performance might not sell out, a popular comedian might, popular and famous shows/musicals in London's West End or NYC's Broadway are raking it in), and the number of venues must be commensurate with the actual demand.
- Tade0 4y agoThe theatre my mother worked in made an attempt at this. It's harder to pull off than it looks because your reputation as a serious venue is at stake. Theatre especially goes out of its way to avoid being labelled as a glorified low-tech cinema. Unfortunately that means less money.
- mytailorisrich 4y agoFine but then this is a choice and the theatre should take responsibility, and that might mean closing down... Honestly that sounds like an elitist, a bit snobbish, attitude ("we won't lower ourselves to making popular shows" sort of thing) Here in the UK venues have very popular pantomine shows ("pantos") for children/families at Xmas. They are not serious and often slapstick comedy but they sell tickets and fill the room.