In a speech today at London's National Theatre, Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, heralded Digital Theatre as a leading light in cultural innovation in the arts.  

Speaking to an audience comprised of major cultural organisations and figures, Vaizey's speech addressed the challenges faced by the arts world in the current financial climate, and stressed the importance of an innovative, forward-thinking approach to embracing technology.  

Vaizey spoke of the huge opportunities available for new revenue streams, and highlighted Digital Theatre as a frontrunner: "There's a company based in Soho called Digital Theatre, that some of you already work with and many more of you should look into...they use their own equipment to record theatre productions, then sell them for far less than the cost of a ticket to watch online, but from the best spot possible."  

Digital Theatre are currently collaborating with the British Council Middle East, the Qatar Ministry of Culture Arts and Heritage and the Centre for Cultural Development at the Qatar Foundation.

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