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Art in the pincers. Why theatres do have to come up with jubilant figures.

A week ago, the theatres affiliated to the VSCD presented fine figures at their annual conference. Although the number of performances fell, average attendance had risen yet again. Many in the sector frowned, and after doing some calculations, Wijbrand Schaap, after initially positive news, concluded that the performing arts are not doing so well at all. And even that message can be criticised; the VSCD does not include all theatres, some of them are...

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Henri Drost

Henri Drost (1970) studied Dutch and American Studies in Utrecht. Sold CDs and books for years, then became a communications consultant. Writes for among others GPD magazines, Metro, LOS!, De Roskam, 8weekly, Mania, hetiskoers and Cultureel Persbureau/De Dodo about everything, but if possible about music (theatre) and sports. Other specialisms: figures, the United States and healthcare. Listens to Waits and Webern, Wagner and Dylan and pretty much everything in between.View Author posts

A week ago, the theatres affiliated to the VSCD presented fine figures at their annual conference. Although the number of performances fell, average attendance had risen yet again. Many in the sector frowned, and after doing some calculations, Wijbrand Schaap, after initially positive news, concluded that the performing arts are not doing so well at all. And even that message can be criticised; the VSCD does not include all theatres, some of them are...

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