The High Point podcast - Atelier Crescendo's podcast

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

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April 24, 2023EP006 (Part 4/4): The Theatres Trust with Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan - Part 4: the COVID-19 pandemic
In the episode 006 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan from the ⁠⁠Theatres Trust⁠⁠ at the ⁠⁠Criterion Theatre ⁠⁠which is in the middle of the West End in London.
(Note: apologies if you can hear the tubes passing by and the building works. We tried to edit the episode the best we could to reduce their noise.)
In Part 4, we mainly discuss about the support provided by the Theatres Trust to theatres in the UK including:
generally, theatres could only achieve maximum 40-50% capacity.

support was done through workshops, campaining, lobbying, etc.

The Rapid Intervention for theatres that went bust (examples: Mayflower Theatre in Southampton and the Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove).

Raising £2,5 M.

setting up a reopening fund.

having to stay 100% capacity as an organisation.

the cultural recovery fund.
and the last questions ending the episode.
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21min
April 24, 2023EP006 (Full Episode): The Theatres Trust with Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan
In the episode 006 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan from the ⁠⁠⁠Theatres Trust⁠⁠⁠ at the ⁠⁠⁠Criterion Theatre ⁠⁠⁠which is in the middle of the West End in London.
(Note: apologies if you can hear the tubes passing by and the building works. We tried to edit the episode the best we could to reduce their noise.)
In Part 1, Claire & Jon introduce themselves, we go through a theatre quiz and then talk about the Theatres Trust in general and how they support theatres in the UK including:
the structure of the organisation.

being the national advisory body for theatres in the UK.

their role as statutory consultee in the planning system. Last year, they commented on 20 pre-applications, 155 planning applications and 85 listed building consents.

providing high level design advice to theatre owners (and even sometimes bringing architects, theatre operators or project managers to comment)

their sources of revenues.

how they lobbied for the Agent of Change, which is a new law that give new developments the responsibility to mitigate their noise impact on existing noise sensitive areas, premises and other receptors.

contributing to the ⁠⁠Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment⁠⁠ with the ⁠⁠Association of British Theatre Technicians⁠⁠ (ABTT)

working with other specialist organisations and bodies to support theatres.

We also talked a little bit about rehousing, upgrading or respacing seats.
In Part 2, we discuss about the financial and sustainability aspects of theatres including:
the positive economic impact venues have on their surrounding areas. examples: wolfenstone theatres had a positive impact before the venue even opened and after Chester Story house opened a 15% increase in footfall was observed in the town centre (and it is directly attributable to the venue).

using theatres to get people into town centres.

we discuss ⁠⁠Section 106⁠⁠: a Local Authority can ask a developer to provide facilities as a pay off for the impact created (examples are given for Streatham Hill Theatre and Theatre Peckham).

working with Local Authorities and developers.

getting the right theatre consultants and architects on projects.

gentrification and minimising it.

inclusion and making places & events more affordable.

the ⁠⁠Green Book⁠⁠ to help theatres be more sustainable.

the importance of retrofitting buildings

creating or redevelopping front of house areas to increase the revenues.

making theatres financially viable.
In Part 3, we discuss about the Theatres at Risk initiative and saving theatres in UK including:
the goal of Theatres at Risk: raising awareness of the theatres most at risk or under threat in the UK.

this year (2022), 38 buildings are on the register.

how the Theatres Trust helps theses theatres.

what is the rating system.

⁠⁠Hulme Hippodrome⁠⁠ (see also the ⁠⁠Save Hulme Hippodrome⁠⁠, the local campaign group).

Unfortunate case studies including ⁠⁠The Futurist theatre⁠⁠ in Scarborough and ⁠⁠Dudley Hippodrome⁠⁠.

Happy case studies: ⁠⁠Morecambe winter gardens⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Burnley Empire.⁠⁠

why councils may not want to support the renovation of local theatres.

The ⁠⁠Public Works Loan Board⁠⁠ allowing councils to borrow money at more favourable interest rates. ⁠⁠Bradford Live⁠⁠ benefitted from this.
In Part 4, we mainly discuss about the support provided by the Theatres Trust to theatres in the UK including:
generally, theatres could only achieve maximum 40-50% capacity.

support was done through workshops, campaining, lobbying, etc.

The ⁠Rapid Intervention⁠ for theatres that went bust (examples: ⁠Mayflower Theatre⁠ in Southampton and the Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove).

Raising £2,5 M.

setting up a reopening fund.

having to stay 100% capacity as an organisation.

the cultural recovery fund.
and the last questions ending the episode.
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
1h 56min
April 20, 2023 Hulme Hippodrome at risk (extract - EP006 - High Point podcast with the Theatres Trust)
Hulme Hippodrome is an old theatre in Hulme within Greater Manchester (UK) that is very rich of sad but also happy stories.
It is currently on the register of Theatre at Risk organised by the Theatres Trust and Claire Appleby explains the situation in the episode 6 of the High Point podcast.
To know more about Hulme Hippodrome and why it is a theatre at risk, visit the dedicated page on the Theatres Trust's website.
To know more about Save Hulme Hippodrome, a local campaign group working very hard to save the place for the benefits of the local community, visit their website here.
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April 17, 2023EP006 (Part 3/4): The Theatres Trust with Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan - Part 3: Theatres at Risk and case studies
In the episode 006 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan from the ⁠Theatres Trust⁠ at the ⁠Criterion Theatre ⁠which is in the middle of the West End in London.
(Note: apologies if you can hear the tubes passing by and the building works. We tried to edit the episode the best we could to reduce their noise.)
In Part 3, we discuss about the Theatres at Risk initiative and saving theatres in UK including:
the goal of Theatres at Risk: raising awareness of the theatres most at risk or under threat in the UK.

this year (2022), 38 buildings are on the register.

how the Theatres Trust helps theses theatres.

what is the rating system.

Hulme Hippodrome (see also the Save Hulme Hippodrome, the local campaign group).

Unfortunate case studies including The Futurist theatre in Scarborough and Dudley Hippodrome.

Happy case studies: Morecambe winter gardens and Burnley Empire.

why councils may not want to support the renovation of local theatres.

The Public Works Loan Board allowing councils to borrow money at more favourable interest rates. Bradford Live benefitted from this.

Part 4 is about the support the Theatres Trust provided to theatres in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
24min
April 10, 2023EP006 (Part 2/4): The Theatres Trust with Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan - Part 2: Financial and sustainability aspects of theatres
In the episode 006 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan from the Theatres Trust at the Criterion Theatre which is in the middle of the West End in London.
(Note: apologies if you can hear the tubes passing by and the building works. We tried to edit the episode the best we could to reduce their noise.)
In Part 2, we discuss about the financial and sustainability aspects of theatres including:
the positive economic impact venues have on their surrounding areas. examples: wolfenstone theatres had a positive impact before the venue even opened and after Chester Story house opened a 15% increase in footfall was observed in the town centre (and it is directly attributable to the venue).

using theatres to get people into town centres.

we discuss Section 106: a Local Authority can ask a developer to provide facilities as a pay off for the impact created (examples are given for Streatham Hill Theatre and Theatre Peckham).

working with Local Authorities and developers.

getting the right theatre consultants and architects on projects.

gentrification and minimising it.

inclusion and making places & events more affordable.

the Green Book to help theatres be more sustainable.

the importance of retrofitting buildings

creating or redevelopping front of house areas to increase the revenues.

making theatres financially viable.

Part 3 is about the Theatres at Risk initiative and case studies.
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
40min
April 03, 2023EP006 (Part 1/4): The Theatres Trust with Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan - Part 1: Theatre quiz and introductions
In the episode 006 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Claire Appleby and Jon Morgan from the Theatres Trust at the Criterion Theatre (in the middle of the West End in London).

(Note: apologies if you can hear the tubes passing by and the building works. We tried to edit the episode the best we could to reduce their noise.)

In Part 1, Claire & Jon introduce themselves, we go through a theatre quiz and then talk about the Theatres Trust in general and how they support theatres in the UK including:
the structure of the organisation.

being the national advisory body for theatres in the UK.

their role as statutory consultee in the planning system. Last year, they commented on 20 pre-applications, 155 planning applications and 85 listed building consents.

providing high level design advice to theatre owners (and even sometimes bringing architects, theatre operators or project managers to comment)

their sources of revenues.

how they lobbied for the Agent of Change, which is a new law that give new developments the responsibility to mitigate their noise impact on existing noise sensitive areas, premises and other receptors.

contributing to the Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment with the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)

working with other specialist organisations and bodies to support theatres.
We also talked a little bit about rehousing, upgrading or respacing seats.
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
32min
March 27, 2023EP005 (Full Episode): Renovating Stretford Public Hall with Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin
In the episode 005 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin at Stretford Public Hall (within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom) who told us about the story of buying and renovating the place.
The episode is split in four parts.
Part 1 starts with introductions of Kate and Simon and a small game of questions around Stretford. It then carries on with discussions around:
a bit of history about the hall itself.

setting the right legal plan for Friends of Stretford Public Hall.

raising more than £500k from the Stretford community and various fundings.

buying the hall for £10 from Trafford Council!

making renovation plans.
In Part 2, the discussions were around renovating the hall and growing the organisation (Friends of Stretford Public Hall) including:
fixing the roof

doing some structural works for the floor of the ballroom

improve the heating and the ventilation of the hall

working with the heritage specialist

working with the conservation architect (Buttress)

choosing new colors for the ballroom

growing the organisation, i.e. Friends of Stretford Public Hall

choosing to be a Community Benefit Society

electing the board

managing the expectations of the board
In Part 3, the discussions were around running the hall including:
the costs of running the hall

improving the energy efficiency (in 2 years, their energy bill tripled!)

the revenue streams

relying on grant funding

organising affordable events

offering support to the community

the impact of the hall on local businesses

the redevelopement of Stretford (especially with the mall about to be redevelopped)
In Part 4, the discussions were around their long term plans and their situtation during the COVID-19 pandemic including:
the desire to increase the night offer

fund raising plans

the ambitious £4 million expansion plans (mainly in the basement)

the great and strong volunteer base

acting as a community hub for Stretford during the COVID-19 pandemic
and final questions:
What is/has been their favourite event organised by the hall

What is their best memory about the hall

What is their worst memory about the hall

What is their dream for the hall

What sort of advice they would give to whoever would like to renovate a public place
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
1h 31min
March 27, 2023EP005 (Part 4/4): Renovating Stretford Public Hall with Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin - Part 4: Long term plans and COVID-19 pandemic
In the episode 005 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin at Stretford Public Hall (within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom) who told us about the story of buying and renovating the place.
In Part 4, the discussions were around their long term plans and their situtation during the COVID-19 pandemic including:
the desire to increase the night offer

fund raising plans

the ambitious £4 million expansion plans (mainly in the basement)

the great and strong volunteer base

acting as a community hub for Stretford during the COVID-19 pandemic
and final questions:
What is/has been their favourite event organised by the hall

What is their best memory about the hall

What is their worst memory about the hall

What is their dream for the hall

What sort of advice they would give to whoever would like to renovate a public place
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
...more
30min
March 20, 2023EP005 (Part 3/4): Renovating Stretford Public Hall with Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin - Part 3: Running the hall
In the episode 005 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin at Stretford Public Hall (within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom) who told us about the story of buying and renovating the place.
In Part 3, the discussions were around running the hall including:
the costs of running the hall

improving the energy efficiency (in 2 years, their energy bill tripled!)

the revenue streams

relying on grant funding

organising affordable events

offering support to the community

the impact of the hall on local businesses

the redevelopement of Stretford (especially with the mall about to be redevelopped)
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
In Part 4, the discussions are around their long term plans and their situtation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
...more
22min
March 13, 2023EP005 (Part 2/4): Renovating Stretford Public Hall with Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin - Part 2: Renovating the hall and growing the organisation
In the episode 005 of the High Point podcast, we had the pleasure to visit Kate McGeevor and Simon Borkin at Stretford Public Hall (within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom) to tell us about the story of buying and renovating the place.
In Part 2, the discussions were around renovating the hall and growing the organisation (Friends of Stretford Public Hall) including:
fixing the roof

doing some structural works for the floor of the ballroom

improve the heating and the ventilation of the hall

working with the heritage specialist

working with the conservation architect (Buttress)

choosing new colors for the ballroom

growing the organisation, i.e. Friends of Stretford Public Hall

choosing to be a Community Benefit Society

electing the board

managing the expectations of the board
New parts and episodes are released every Monday at 8:00 (UK time).
In Part 3, the discussions are around running the hall.
...more
18min

FAQs about The High Point podcast - Atelier Crescendo's podcast:

How many episodes does The High Point podcast - Atelier Crescendo's podcast have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.