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The RSC is currently the only theatre company to hold Independent Research Organisation status. It is using that to initiate research about things that matter to the whole sector, as Jacqui O’Hanlon shares.
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A recent report reinforces the UK-wide picture of the great work orchestras do in delivering societal good. As Sarah Derbyshire writes, there are encouraging signs of progress over the past three years.
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Harlequin Theatre in Redhill will stay shut for “some time” due to the “extensive presence of RAAC”, according to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC).
The theatre...
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Research by third-sector financial benchmarkers MyCake has analysed the longevity and turnover of arts organisations that exit Arts Council England's national Funding Portfolio.
Arts People
The Co-Directors of community organisation Fun Palaces, KIRSTY LOTHIAN and MAKALA CHEUG, are stepping down from their joint role to pursue new challenges.
Their decision to leave comes...
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Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) has published its first 10-year strategy for public consultation.
The funding body developed the long-term plan last year following engagement with artists,...
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Artichoke Trust has named MA’AYAN PLANE its new Director of Development, replacing LIZ MCCARTHY, who is leaving to become Director of Development at Chichester Festival Theatre. ...
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Science Museum Group said it hopes the new Riyadh hub will help it collaborate with museum professionals, researchers and educators in Saudi Arabia.
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The British Museum deactivated the responses on a social media post after being flooded with comments from Chileans demanding that the institution return two moai statues from Easter Island....
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The orchestra at English National Opera has agreed in principle to a deal including seven months' guaranteed work and a minimum redundancy payment.
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A project looking at the future of the BBC’s performing groups has concluded with the announcement that a sustainable future has been secured.
The BBC Singers will remain integral to...
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KAUBAB STEWART has been appointed the new Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development in a Scottish cabinet reshuffle, following the resignation of former Health Secretary MICHAEL...
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Nottingham County Council is proposing to cut its entire £198k cultural budget, as part of sweeping money saving measures - proposals which have been rejected by Labour councillors.
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Soho Theatre, London, has issued a statement apologising for an “incident” on 10 February that is understood to have involved a comedian directing chants of "free Palestine"...
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Updates to Arts Council England's policies warn that "political statements" made by individuals linked to an organisation can cause "reputational risk" and breach funding agreements.
Arts People
RADA has appointed DAVID HAREWOOD as its new President and CYNTHIA ERIVO as Vice-President.
Harewood replaces actor and director KENNETH BRANAGH, who has stepped down after nine years....
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JONATHAN BURTON has been announced as the new CEO of Cockpit, the London centre for contemporary craft.
He will take up post in late April 2024, replacing ANNIE WARBURTON, who stepped down...
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Schoolchildren in the West Midlands will benefit from a new pilot scheme promising free travel for theatre visits.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is offering the scheme, estimated to be available to...
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Chief Executive of Arts Council of Wales, Dafydd Rhys, says the organisation has been forced to make "extremely difficult decisions” following a 10.5% budget cut from the Welsh government.
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A law that would have allowed the restitution of artefacts on moral grounds will not apply to national museums and galleries, the government has confirmed.
Currently, most national cultural...
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Analysis from the start of last year found less than half of England’s local authorities have a publicly available cultural strategy.
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Greenham Trust has granted £20k of match funding to Watermill Theatre to help “secure the future work” of the former Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation....
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Following an article AP published earlier this week, Arts Council England has issued a statement explaining its position on freedom of expression and reputational risk for its funded organisations.
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A group of 30 Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) responsible for producing around a third of the portfolio's total carbon output have reduced their greenhouse gas...
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The theatre, which reopened in 2021 after a £11.9m refurbishment, will use the money to create new rehearsal and meeting room spaces.