Taking place on 12 June 2012 at Stratford Circus, next to the Olympic Park in East London, the Conference will explore how theatre buildings are managing their building's resources and addressing their future sustainability. The Conference takes place the day before the ABTT Theatre Show, allowing attendees and sponsors to take full advantage of these two London events.
The Conference will address the question of 'Delivering Sustainable Theatres' looking at how theatres are addressing the sustainability agenda in these rapidly changing times, and how they are providing a catalyst for social and economic recovery in the communities they serve. Conference speakers, sponsors and delegates will explore how UK theatres are covering the cornerstones of sustainability and merging green building principles whilst offering unique cultural experiences. The Conference will look at how theatre design, engineering, IT infrastructure and the use of space is changing to help navigate economic pressures, provide space for hospitality and social activity, and meet the challenges of environmental change.
With rising costs of buildings management, cuts to public subsidy and a massive change in the public ownership of theatres, what does it mean to be a sustainable theatre? Is the first rule of sustainability simply to stay in business? And significantly, what of the role of the theatre in sustaining our cultural and spiritual lives?
A key feature of Conference 12 will be the case studies from the 48 London theatres on The Theatres Trust ERDF funded ECOVENUE project.
During the day, up to 250 delegates, sponsors and speakers will debate the subjects raised and in the evening, participants will have the chance to informally unwind at the Conference Reception, drawing together both ABTT exhibitors and 'Delivering Sustainable Theatres' contributors, sponsors, delegates, and invited guests.
'Delivering Sustainable Theatres', presented by The Theatres Trust will provide a high profile platform for companies and individuals in the theatre community to support the better protection of theatres and demonstrate the industry's commitment to the sustainable development and cultural influence of theatre in our society today, and into the future.
CALL TO ACTION: The first sponsors of the conference have now been confirmed: if anyone is interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities, which are wide-ranging to suit all budgets, then please email Nicola Rowland:
nrowland@theatrestrust.org.uk
(Lee Baldock)
