From issue 277
For Franko Figueiredo of StoneCrabs the benefits of touring internationally are many, from the opportunity for artistic exchange and the chance to take more financial risks, to greater all-round production support.
The National Theatre generated £6.7m in ticket sales from NT Live screenings in 2013/14, helping to make it a record-breaking year for the theatre, with income of £100m. Box office...
The Tourism Events Fund, which has contributed £2.4m to 76 events this year, will close at the end of this financial year, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has announced. The...
From issue 278
Case study
Suzi Simpson tells how this summer’s Refugee Week Scotland celebrated the successful integration of refugees with music, dance, films and feasts.
Twenty-two West Midlands arts organisations have joined forces to find out more about the role that the arts and culture play in people’s lives.
Negotiations between backstage union BECTU and the Society of London Theatre over a new pay deal have broken down, leaving West End theatres facing the threat of strike action from backstage workers...
From issue 277
News
The Wedgwood Collection is saved with support from 7,500 individuals donating an average of nearly £80 each.
New laws allow for greater use of ‘quotations’ of copyright works and the re-use of material “for the purposes of parody, caricature or pastiche”. Critics have taken issue...
From issue 278
Case study
A week of special events to mark Refugee Week in Nottingham’s Hyson Green explored new ideas and celebrated the cultural richness of the area, says Laura-Jade Klee.
From issue 278
Case study
Peggy Mulongo recalls the challenges and joys of working with refugees and asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of Congo on an oral archive and performance project.
From issue 278
Case study
At a school in Bradford, a large number of pupils speak little or no English. Sarah Mumford explains how performing arts techniques are being used to improve their language skills.
From issue 278
Feature
How can the arts respond to the UK’s changing demographic? Tony Haynes calls for greater recognition for the work created for our local, diversely rich communities.
From issue 277
After Banksy’s recent mural – a pot shot at the immigration debate – was swiftly scrubbed away by Tendring District Council, Rachael Jolley argues that we should never feel the need to paint over things that challenge our views.
From issue 277
The BBC has just announced a new dance competition for young people. It’s very well thought out, says Judith Mackrell, but that doesn’t stop it being a terrible idea.
From issue 277
News
Insufficient quality applications to Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring programme could mean that some of the remaining £21m budget is used to support touring applications to the Grants for the Arts programme instead.
When Creative Scotland announces the recipients of its ‘regular funding’ for 2015-18 on 29 October, many companies will be disappointed. It has received 264 applications for a total of...
A contest run by the BBC will see 16-20 year-olds compete in four categories: ballet, contemporary, hip-hop or South Asian. The finals will be broadcast on BBC Four and the winner chosen by a judging...
Based on a former RAF air base, the Corn Exchange Newbury’s new centre will consist of rehearsal spaces, metal and wood workshops, and on-site accommodation for companies, as well as several...
From issue 277
News
Restoration of the house and garden that inspired ‘Peter Pan’ will provide a new home for children’s literature in Scotland.
From issue 277
News
Arts participation continues to grow in Northern Ireland, though attendance has fallen and engagement is declining among disabled people and those living in deprived areas.
From issue 277
The Director of Frieze Masters, VICTORIA SIDDALL, has been appointed to direct Frieze’s three art fairs, as co-founders MATTHEW SLOTOVER and AMANDA SHARP are taking a step back. Deputy Director...
From issue 277
Executive Director of Off West End venue the Arts Theatre, MIG KIMPTON is stepping down from his role after nearly four years in post.
From issue 277
The new Producer for London’s Bush Theatre is SOPHIE WATSON. She leaves Watford Palace Theatre where she has been Programme and Projects Manager for two years.
Following Northampton Borough Council’s sale of a statue from its collection for nearly £16m, the Museums Association has barred its membership, saying it breached its Code of Ethics and...
Tendring District Council received a complaint about a “racist” immigration-themed mural and, in accordance with procedures, had it removed straight away. It was later revealed to be by...