Society of London Theatre Releases 2014 London Theatre Report

Stage Directions: The Society of London Theatre and the National Theatre released the 2014 London Theatre Report, the first of its kind. The report aims to be a comprehensive review of the state of theatre in London, and includes information about venues, its financial impact and more. It covers theatres from the 30-seat Lord Stanley Pub to the 3,600-seat Hammersmith Apollo in the greater London area, including the City of London and the 32 London boroughs. This inaugural report sets a baseline for further studies of the impact of theatre in London and includes such notable facts as: more than 22 million people attended a London theatre performance in 2012/13; and at any point in time, London theatre employs 3,000 performers, more than 6,500 full-time non-performing staff, 5,000+ part-time staff and 5,000+ freelance staff.