British Theatre Repertoire 2013

​Following the impact of Writ Large, BTC approached UK Theatre (then the Theatrical Management Association, TMA) and the Society of London Theatres (SOLT), both of which collected data on all the shows presented by their member organisations. By sorting the shows into repertoire categories, BTC was able to access data on 2,196 shows presented in 273 venues, thus giving a much more comprehensive picture of repertoire than ever before. 

 

In 2015, BTC, UKT and SOLT produced its first repertoire report, covering 2013, supported by Arts Council England. The headline finding was that, for the first time since records began, new work had overtaken revivals in the repertoire, constituting 59% of all productions and 63% of all seats sold. In straight theatre (excluding musicals, pantomimes and opera), 55% of all productions were new writing. The report also presented detailed findings on different types of new plays and new work, other forms, and gender. 

 

The report received extensive coverage, in the Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Stage and the New York Times.