Birmingham’s reputation as a leading venue outside of London for the performing arts is under unprecedented threat from public spending cuts.
Some of the biggest names, including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham Royal Ballet, have already made substantial savings by reducing the number of performances, shedding staff and cutting back on community-related activities.
Both organisations have seen their grant income from the city council and the Arts Council reduce by about £4 million since 2010, and must now face the prospect of even tougher cuts in 2014-15 and beyond as the Government’s austerity
