Theatre Conference – June 2025

We once again joined an array of #TheatreFamily suppliers exhibiting at this year’s Theatre Conference at Southbank Centre. The weather was balmy, and the warmth with which we were greeted by the brilliant UK Theatre/SOLT team matched our enthusiasm for this annual event – a great opportunity for friendly ‘get-to-know-you’ chats with prospective partners and catch-up chats with existing customers.

Of course, our Market Place display of print always proves an exciting talking point among attendees. We often heard, “Oh, I love that show – seen it four times!”, or “I’ve got that programme at home!”. Especially rewarding are the moments when a delegate proudly spots their own What’s On guide, programme or advert – or even a leaflet that was distributed by our fantastic partner, Direct Publicity.

This year, we reminded attendees of our products and services beyond programmes such as mailing, banners, window decals, selfie-frames, merchandise and signage. Plus, our conversations particularly emphasised our diversity of efficient kit and green credentials like sustainable papers, LED lighting and rooftop solar panels.

Besides the networking, there was, of course, an agenda of important topics like governmental lobbying, public investment, audience development, eco-friendliness, artificial intelligence, workplace health, ticket pricing and data conversion into revenue. Each topic was brought to life by excellent panellists and speakers, who raised important questions and provoked thoughtful, resonating discussions, leaving delegates with ideas to implement in their respective venues and organisations.

It was a long but rewarding day – one that reminded us of the diversity, passion and collaborative spirit of the theatre sector. We are fortunate to have membership organisations like SOLT and UK Theatre that support and create an environment for industry-wide progress and honesty about collective challenges.

We are a proud UK Theatre 'Partner Member'. Learn more about becoming a member, here. 

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