Dame Rosemary Squire, co-founder of the Ambassador Theatre Group and a leading figure in British theatre, has urged the industry to consider shortening productions, according to The Times. Speaking at a recent conference held at the future site of Trafalgar Entertainment’s new Olympia Theatre, Squire highlighted growing concerns among theatregoers regarding long run times and late-night logistics. The survey also found that nearly 25 percent of “day-trippers” believed early public transport cutoffs discouraged attendance at evening performances. The upcoming London opening of Stereophonic, which runs for three hours and ten minutes including a 20-minute intermission, has seen strong ticket demand during previews. The award-winning production follows a fictional rock band on the verge of stardom and recently enjoyed a successful run in New York.

Source: The Times June 05, 2025 00:12 UTC