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Details of an artistic programme to be staged at mobile venue from next month coincide with push by opposition politicians on Oldham Council for the theatre company to return to its former home.
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It's more than a year since China reopened its borders following the pandemic with the promise of reviving its international arts scene. Alex Lalak explores what this means for UK arts organisations looking to re-forge their links.
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News that another theatre will stage performances exclusively for Black, Indigenous and People of Color-identifying audience members follows criticism of the concept by Downing Street last month.
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Working class children are being denied the same opportunities to become actors or musicians that private school pupils are afforded, Labour Leader Keir Starmer has said.
The Independent reports...
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Borough says the award will help 'supercharge its already vibrant, diverse sector made up of world class institutions and grassroots talent'.
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A theatre in Hartlepool has been temporarily closed after problems were discovered with its plaster ceiling.
The BBC reports that issues were found at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre following an...
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A citizens' jury of 30 West Cumbrian residents will advise and create a new cultural project with a budget of £100,000.
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A theatre that will only allow vegan food to be consumed on site is to open in Canterbury.
Kent Online reports that the performing arts building of a former Steiner school in the city has been...
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A report into the opera sector commissioned by Arts Council England has warned that the rising costs of staging productions are outstripping income.
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Artists across the UK are being invited to take part in a survey intended to gain a better understanding of how they earn their money.
Commissioned by DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society),...
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Shadow Culture Secretary says she is working with Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on plans to "tear down barriers to opportunity" in arts, culture and the creative industries.
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Practical solutions need to be found to ensure the visa process for international artists coming to contribute to cultural events in Scotland is as smooth and straightforward as possible, Scotland...
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The Museums Association has elected STEVE MILLER as its President.
Miller, who is Director of Culture and Heritage at Norfolk County Council and Head of Norfolk Museums Service, will begin a three...
Arts People
Portsmouth Creates has announced the appointment of BERNIE TOPHAM as the organisation’s new Chair.
GEMMA NICHOLS, CEO of Portsmouth Creates, which supports Portsmouth’s creative...
Arts People
The Independent Theatre Council (ITC) has named new Co-Chairs and a new Scotland-based Vice Chair, elected by the ITC membership.
RIA PARRY and KEISHA THOMPSON will become joint Co-Chairs,...
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The National Opera Studio (NOS) has appointed American coach, pianist and conductor ERIC MELEAR as Artistic Director, replacing DAVID SULKIN.
Melear's new role will be effective from...
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Concerns raised over the 'short-sighted' nature of cuts as drastic reductions to funding for cultural organisations in Nottingham and Birmingham are confirmed.
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Two collectors have revoked loans of artworks on display at a Barbican exhibition after the institute backed out of hosting a talk in early February by the writer Pankaj Mishra entitled 'The...
From issue Issue 374
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Curiosity has been described as a leadership superpower, but unfocused curiosity can be frustrating, confusing and ineffective for the people you work with, writes Ash Mann.
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Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget 2024 has unveiled a range of tax relief support and project funding for the cultural sector.
From issue Issue 374
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In the first in our series on regeneration, Sue Ball reflects on the role of city leaders in enabling Leeds to become ‘culturally braver’ through imaginative commissioning of public art.
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Five trade unions have written to the Chair of the government’s Cultural Education Plan Expert Advisory Panel, saying the panel has failed to engage with them in the development of the...
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Funds to improve environmental sustainability have been awarded as part of the Theatre Improvement Scheme.
Arts Council England and local government have a golden opportunity to work together on a truly collaborative approach to culture, writes Paul Bristow, ACE's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Place Policy.
While the boom in post-pandemic mega music tours continues, independent venues are struggling to make ends meet with eye-watering margins, reports Dave Simpson.