The opening night of a controversial art performance staged by the Barbican featuring black actors in a recreation of a 'human zoo' has been cancelled, "due to the extreme nature of the...
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In Channel 4’s ‘Don't Stop the Music’, James Rhodes is like a knight on a white charger. Will he save the day, or leave a wake of unfulfilled aspirations? Nigel M Taylor is sceptical.
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Amelia Cavallo shares her fears for disabled artists as they battle not just arts cuts, but Government policies that are making it harder for them to live independent and fulfilling lives.
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Sheffield Theatres has pledged to “run against current stereotypes” and employ an equal number of male and female actors throughout each season.
A new 220-seat, temporary “eco-theatre” will be built opposite TRSE in Theatre Square. It is described as a sister building to the National Theatre’s temporary space, and is...
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Following the Scottish referendum, Mark Littlewood examines the potential of devolution and suggests that much government expenditure, including arts funding, should be handed over “hook, line and sinker” to the constituent parts of the UK.
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The sponsorship of arts institutions by organisations with questionable ethics is leading to growing discontent. Are we reaching a tipping point, asks Rachel Spence.
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Natricia Duncan questions the “civilising” status awarded to classical music.
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Mahmood Reza recommends two performance management models that offer arts organisations a means of measuring areas that are of genuine importance to them.
Ofsted’s Director of School Standards said: “We want to look and see if we’ve got the balance right between the core subjects and the foundation subjects; between English and...
The joint initiative will provide thousands of 14 to 25 year olds with masterclasses, work experience placements, talks and career advice on the theatre, dance, music, arts and film industries.
The restoration, funded by the Monument Trust, involved raising the ceiling, refreshing the interior, and the introduction of a high-tech lighting system. Critic Richard Dorment said the renovated...
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There have been very few progression routes in the performing arts for young, disabled people who want to make a career in the arts, but Claire Hodgson is aiming to change that.
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Sarah Cassidy investigates an initiative that is trying to open up the world of classical music to a wider pool of talented young people.
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As he takes the helm at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, American Jeffrey Sharkey discusses his leadership style and why he is excited to be in Scotland.
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Arts organisations and those connected to them must be sure not to do anything that could damage ACE’s reputation as a Government sponsored body, else their grants could be at risk.
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Tate has faced an Information Tribunal to defend its right to keep details of its financial relationship with the oil company a secret.
After nearly 18 months of negotiations, the centre has dropped plans to relocate the skate park from the Elizabeth Hall undercroft as part of a £120m redevelopment project. Southbank still...
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Artistic Director and co-founder of learning disability theatre company Mind the Gap, TIM WHEELER, is stepping down to pursue other interests. He leaves the company after 25 years, branded with a...
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The Welsh government reshuffle has seen JOHN GRIFFITHS, Minister for Natural Resources, Culture and Sport, leave the cabinet. His role has been split between two deputy ministers, with KEN SKATES...
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NICOLA OSMOND-EVANS is the new Press Manager for Rambert. Previously Senior PR Manager for English National Ballet, she replaces CAT MCNAUGHT who leaves after two and a half years in post.
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The Barbican Centre Trust has appointed Founder and Chief Executive of Redleaf PR EMMA KANE as its new Chairman. Kane has worked in corporate and financial PR for over 25 years and is also a Fellow...
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Manchester’s new culture hub, HOME, has appointed KEVIN JAMIESON as Senior Producer: Theatre, and JASPER GILBERT as Technical Director and Head of Production. Jamieson leaves Harrogate Theatre...
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GEORGE SALLIS, Artistic Director of North London’s Lion and Unicorn Theatre, is stepping down after almost seven years in post. He will be replaced by the fringe theatre’s Executive...
Brighton Hippodrome, Plymouth’s Palace Theatre and the Victoria Theatre in Salford top the latest Theatre Buildings at Risk Register. Six venues have had their futures secured and four have...