London Theatre: Past Glories, Today's Success and Tomorrow's Opportunities - Julian Bird

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Channel: Gresham College · 2012 · Education

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As Head of The Society of London Theatre (SOLT), the organisation which represents all theatre owners and producers in the West End, both commercial and subsidised, Julian Bird will be talking about the history of London theatre and its relative strengths in the world today. He will also be covering the important economic impact of London theatre around the world and will talking about some of the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead.

The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/london-theatre-past-glories-today%E2%80%99s-success-and-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-opportunities

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