Kimmings named Oily Cart Ambassador

08 Dec 2021

BRYONY KIMMINGS has been named Oily Cart's new Ambassador.

A writer, director, theatre, film maker and Soho Theatre associate artist, Kimmings joins Oily Cart as it celebrates its 40th year. 

Tregale elected to ABO board

08 Dec 2021

LISA TREGALE has joined the board of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO).

SOLT and UK Theatre Chief Executive Bird to step down

03 Dec 2021

JULIAN BIRD will step down as Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre in May.

McGuinness next National Lottery Heritage Fund Chief Executive

03 Dec 2021

EILISH McGUINNESS has been named The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s (NLHF) next Chief Executive as the organisation marks its 40th anniversary.

Two new British Museum trustees

03 Dec 2021

The Prime Minister has appointed LORD MARLAND OF ODSTOCK and PRIYANKA WADHAWAN as Trustees of the British Museum.

The pair will serve four year terms until 30 November 2025.

Manchester Council leader steps down after 25 years

02 Dec 2021

Cultural organisations across Manchester have paid tribute to SIR RICHARD LEESE, who is stepping down as City Council leader after 25 years.

Constantine named Streetwise Opera Artistic Director

02 Dec 2021

MARTIN CONSTANTINE will join Streetwise Opera as Artistic Director in January.

Bellerby and Haldar to Co-Chair Pilot Theatre

02 Dec 2021

York’s Pilot Theatre has appointed TOM BELLERBY and TRINA HALDAR as its next Co-Chairs.

Royal Academy elects new academicians

02 Dec 2021

AMANDA LEVETE has been elected a Royal Academician of Architecture and ELLEN GALLAGHER and PIPLIOTTI RIST as Honorary Royal Academicians.

English Touring Theatre names new producer

02 Dec 2021

PETER HOLLAND is set to join English Touring Theatre (ETT) as Producer in January.

Currently Frantic Assembly’s producer, Holland has previously worked with Lyric Hammersmith and Birmingham Stage Company.

ABTT announces Evans and Walsh as Co-Chairs

02 Dec 2021

The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) has announced DAVID EVANS and MIG BURGESS WALSH as Co-Chairs.

The pair succeed RICHARD BUNN, who steps down after two years.

My Gurus: Practice pays off

portrait of Hugh Cutting
01 Dec 2021

Countertenor Hugh Cutting, winner of this year’s Kathleen Ferrier award, reflects on the people who have inspired and guided his career … and made him practise.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Founder to retire

25 Nov 2021

PETER MURRAY, Founding Director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP), is set to retire in March.

Kell named ACE Musuems and Cultural Property Director

25 Nov 2021

EMMIE KELL has been appointed Museums and Cultural Property Director at Arts Council England's (ACE).

Bazalgette appointed Creative Industries Council chair

25 Nov 2021

Sir PETER BAZALGETTE has been appointed Co-Chair of the Creative Industries Council, a joint government and industry forum.

Chinese Arts Now announces three Associate Artistic Directors

25 Nov 2021

Chinese Arts Now (CAN) has appointed three new Associate Artistic Directors: writer, performer and filmmaker DANIEL YORK LOH, choreographer and theatremaker SI RAWLINSON and multidisciplinary designer and artist <

Varah named National Theatre’s Executive Director

25 Nov 2021

The National Theatre has named KATE VARAH as its next Executive Director.

New director at Collective

25 Nov 2021

SORCHA CAREY has been named as contemporary art centre Collective’s new director.

She will take over from outgoing director KATE GRAY in February 2022.

Promotion for Durham at Newport Live

25 Nov 2021

GEMMA DURHAM will become Newport Live’s new Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture from January 2022.

Logan and Blake join LEEDS 2023 team

25 Nov 2021

TV presenter GABBY LOGAN will become the new Chair of upcoming cultural event LEEDS 2023.

She takes over from FRANK FINLAY in January.

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