The Royal and McPherson Theatres Society is putting planned rate hikes and changes to the booking policy at the Royal Theatre in Victoria on hold. This led to outcry from not-for-profit art groups Dance Victoria, Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony, which each hold their events at the Royal Theatre. While the Royal Theatre receives some public funding, Joynt says it has been static since 1998. Promoters should not displace non-profit arts, group saysThe Royal Theatre User Group, which represents the three local groups, said the delay in plans is not enough. Listen to the full interview here:The Royal and McPherson Theatres Society is putting planned changes and rate hikes at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, B.C.

Source: CBC News March 24, 2019 12:56 UTC