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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.
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BAME-led organisations are short-term beneficiaries but long-term victims of traditional arts funding, a paper has claimed.
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The Treasury’s initial consultation failed to result in consensus about reform to the value test.
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Proposals for a 650-seat temporary theatre in Victoria Embankment Gardens have been withdrawn after criticism from neighbours. Underbelly is looking at other London locations for the project.
The Government’s emphasis on STEM subjects hasn’t improved results in maths or science, so it’s time to restore the arts to their proper place in the curriculum, says maths teacher Kester Brewin.
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Strengthening the resilience of the cultural sector is the aim of a new 15-month Arts Council England programme.
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The UK’s creative-focused higher education institutions are adding at least £8.4bn to the economy in terms of skills development and by attracting international students.
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Future Arts Centre venues are more successful than the rest of the sector at attracting the audiences least likely to engage in the arts, research suggests.
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Arts leaders, including Bonnie Greer and Tessa Jowell, have written to the Culture Secretary demanding an explanation why Althea Efunshile, formerly Deputy Chief Executive at Arts Council England,...
Arts People
After four years as Head of Programme at the Arts Marketing Association (AMA), CATH HUME will take up the post of CEO in January 2017. She will replace JULIE ALDRIDGE who is stepping down after 17...
Arts People
Formerly Staff Director at Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf, WALTER SUTCLIFFE is to become the new Artistic Director of Northern Ireland Opera from February 2017. Current Artistic Director OLIVER...
Arts People
After 12 months as a trustee of the Wales Millennium Centre, PETER SWINBURN – former CEO of Molson Coors – has become the organisation’s Chair.
Arts People
LORD BLACK OF BRENTWOOD, a member of the Royal College of Music’s Council since 2009, is to become Chairman of Council from August 2017. He will replace Professor LORD WINSTON, whose tenure...
Arts People
Head of Creative Programming at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, ANDREW MILLER, is to join Royal & Derngate Theatres as Executive Associate from January 2017. He will be succeeded on a...
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WAYNE BOWSER, inaugural Chair of the Piece Hall Trust, is to step down at the end of 2016 after three years in post.
In the age of Netflix, do existing subscription models for orchestras still work? Adam Scurto analyses data from over 40 North American symphonies to find out.
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Crowdfunding is a growing into a vital source of finance for the arts. In their first of two articles on crowdfunding in the arts, Peter Baeck and Sam Mitchell offer some tips on successful campaigning.
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Angry at the continuing discrimination against disabled people as well as the inadequate access in many venues, Andrew Miller reflects on the challenges disabled people need to overcome to make it in the arts.
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Could business hubs and hatcheries help address the current diversity imbalances in the arts, asks James Doeser.
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Myths about arts fundraising are common, especially amongst directors and board members, says David Dixon. He identifies eight of the most commonly held ones.
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Many arts organisations feel awkward asking their supporters to leave a gift in their will. Rob Cope offers guidance on how to tap into this long-term income stream.
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Arts, culture and heritage groups, local government and businesses have formed the Herefordshire Cultural Partnership to put together a bid. The group also aims to build on existing arts and cultural...
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Southwark Council has granted a six-year lease to Make Shift, allowing it to transform the multi-storey car park into creative and rehearsal studios, offices and workshops. The site, due to open in...