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Concerns have been raised about the quality of diversity data, with Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley labelling under-reporting by NPOs “extremely disappointing”.
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Graham Aylott stole over £5,000 from Coventry's Belgrade Theatre by directing ticket sales revenues to his own bank account, because he was struggling with gambling debts.
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Proposals for the future management of the town's Castle Theatre will be scrutinised by councillors, in an attempt to secure a viable future for it. The venue went into administration in June and...
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The DCMS, Arts Council England and national arts organisations must all do more to support culture in the regions, a select committee has concluded.
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The leaders of the city’s recent Cultural Investment Enquiry are demanding “a radical new proposition” for the way the sector and the City Council work together.
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The pop-up space is to be removed by the middle of 2017 to make way for a new purpose-built building for Google.
With poverty, war and natural disaster threatening our cultural heritage, Felicity Strong says it’s time to ditch any resistance to creating replicas of the world’s masterpieces.
Arts People
Currently Director of The Holburne Museum, Bath, JENNIFER SCOTT is to become Sackler Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery from April 2017. She will take over from IAN A C DEJARDIN, who departs after...
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HELEN SHUTE, formerly Executive Director and a Founder of Hofesh Shechter Company, will become Chief Executive and Executive Producer at Rambert from March 2017. She replaces NADIA STERN, who is...
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FRANCK BORDESE, previously Executive Director for Siobhan Davies Dance Company, is to become Executive Director at Luca Silvestrini’s Protein from January 2017.
Arts People
WOODROW KERNOHAN, Director and CEO of EVA International since 2011, is become Director of the John Hansard Gallery. He will succeed Professor STEPHEN FOSTER, who is to retire at the end of April 2017...
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ADRIAN HARRIS is to retire as Chief Executive of Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, at the end of December after 14 years in the role.
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The Royal Northern College of Music has appointed DR JOHN HABRON (pictured), previously Senior Lecturer in Music at Coventry University, as Head of Music Education. He is joined by ROBERT GARDINER,...
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The programme is growing local confidence and wellbeing, but needs time to demonstrate lasting benefit, a report says.
Arts People
From Robert Lepage to Captain Kirk, Turtle Key Arts’ Alison King names those who guide and inspire her.
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All audiences benefit from inclusive design, but most importantly it helps disabled and older people. Jennifer Tomkins and Jo Verrent share tips on how to get it right.
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Volunteer promoter Tom Speight writes about the joys of hosting professional performing arts right on his doorstep as part of a rural touring scheme.
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Known for its alternative learning programmes, this year Wysing Arts explored the term ‘polytechnic’ by re-visiting the experimental art practices of the 1970s. Donna Lynas reports on the results.
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Why are there so many common misconceptions surrounding business models? José Rodríguez explains their real purpose and value in the arts.
Student nurses at Kingston University are being taught kindness and compassion through drama, reports Hannah Partos.
Ben Davis analyses the top 25 most ‘Instagrammed’ museums and galleries, and theorises why Tate doesn’t make the list.
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From 2019, films will only be eligible for BAFTA’s ‘outstanding British film’ and ‘outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer’ awards if they prove they...
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The theatre, music and arts venue has reopened with an increased capacity – the main space can now seat 273 – and improved studio and audience facilities.
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The gender-balanced group of 14 actors will be the first repertory company at the theatre for 25 years, and will perform in five shows between February and July 2017.
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Although the US has banned the use of computer programmes to bulk-purchase tickets for resale, the industry remains concerned about how the new law will be enforced in the global resale market.