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Peter Wilson said his production company, which will take over the theatre’s programming after renovation work is complete, will focus on “good plays”. The building will mostly...
Plays about the working class, primarily played to middle class audiences, needn’t be indulgent voyeurism – they can provide a clear wake-up call, says Lyn Gardner.
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Rome’s Supreme Court has ordered Milan’s La Scala to give Maria Francesca Garritano her job back. The dancer was sacked in 2011 for saying that one in five ballerinas at the venue...
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88% of Mexicans like Shakespeare compared with only 59% of British people, according to a new survey that found the bard’s popularity was greater when taught in translations which used “...
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LAURIE SANSOM, the National Theatre of Scotland’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive for the past three years, is to leave the company at the end of June, part way through the company’...
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The BBC will be opening access to third-party content on the iPlayer, starting with a six-month schedule of digital content involving arts organisations. The British Film Institute, Shakespeare...
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With more local government cuts on the horizon, the Arts Council has appealed to councils to “keep the faith, and back local arts and culture”.
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22 organisations have been selected as PRS Foundation Talent Development Partners 2016 and will receive grants to deliver support for music creators.
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New collection displays in Tate Modern’s extension, due to open in June, will focus on new media art and work by international and women artists. There will also be a floor set aside for...
Adrian Ellis is surprised by the recent wave of new museums and museum extensions. Is building always the best thing to do, he asks.
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Following Wellingborough Council’s termination of the Castle (Wellingborough)’s contract to operate the theatre, the company has gone into administration.
Chris Long finds out why Idle Women converted a northern narrowboat into a women-only arts centre.
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‘Aberdeen Treasure Hub’ is to open this summer, housing millions of pounds’ worth of public art not currently on display in the city.
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All shows in April have been cancelled at the 106-year-old venue after plasterboard became loose and fell into the rigging above the stage while a group of children were rehearsing.
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The planned closure of the Ashcroft Theatre, the concert hall and Arnhem Gallery for two years - part of a £30m redevelopment by Croydon Council – could affect the venue’s long term...
Arts People
YANA PEEL, co-founder of Outset Contemporary Art Fund, is to become Chief Executive of London’s Serpentine Galleries. She succeeds JULIA PEYTON-JONES, who has been in the role for 25 years.
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EMMA RIDGWAY is to join Modern Art Oxford as Head of Programme, leaving her role as Creative Learning Curator at the Barbican Centre. She is to replace SALLY SHAW, who leaves to become Director of...
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ROSALIND DAVIS and ANNABEL TILLEY, co-founders of Zeitgeist Arts Projects, are to dissolve the partnership and pursue independent freelance careers.
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Reaching the milestone of 100,000 signatures means a petition calling for arts subjects to be included in the EBacc will now be considered for a Commons debate.
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Festivals may no longer benefit from regular funding streams, but Owen McNeir is optimistic that they can still thrive on a mixed-income approach to fundraising.
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Over £400k has to be raised every year to stage the Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival. How do they do it? Toby Smith outlines his strategy.
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Growing slowly and organically has helped Kidderminster Arts Festival respond to the needs of local artists and the community, says Loz Samuels.
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Through the Circuit network, 15 to 25 year olds create arts events for other young people. Rachel Escott reveals what they’ve learned about marketing to this under-engaged audience.
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How can you attend a festival if you can’t leave your house? Michael Eades describes a project bringing the festival experience to people with dementia.
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Senior managers in the arts are invited to take part in research, which the arts council hopes will help them optimise their approach to private fundraising.