From issue 276
When it comes to culture, is Scotland already independent, asks Allan Massie.
Tens of thousands of email accounts have received what appears to be a booking confirmation for a genuine production at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, but is actually a vehicle for malware viruses, in...
The social media platform is currently trialling a new service which will allow users to buy a product, event ticket or donate to charity by clicking on a button embedded in a tweet.
From issue 276
Pippa Joiner shares lessons learned from a project exploring how cultural provision can be extended to children and young people who are looked after by their local authority.
From issue 276
One of the longest serving directors of the Vienna State Opera, Ioan Holender, talks to Benedikt Weingartner about Europe, cultural politics and supporting young artists.
Behind-the-scenes action from Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet will be live streamed on 1 October. The event is a...
Sales of the ukulele have risen by 2,250% this year, according to Amazon. “More and more schools are offering it as the low cost means whole classes can learn at once, while mainstream...
From issue 276
News
England’s national institutions should pledge their support to the organisers and volunteers preparing for Hull’s reign as City of Culture, says Labour.
In response to a petition calling on the Barbican to withdraw a show inspired by 19th-century ‘human zoos’, which has been signed by over 18,000 people, the performers have published a...
Unity Hall has reopened to the public following a £4m restoration project. More than 400 people invested in a community share scheme to help fund the refurbishment.
The Ambassador Theatre Group has been recognised for its Project Blackout initiative, which identifies and solves overnight energy waste issues in the company's theatres, resulting in a 15%...
From issue 276
News
Actors’ union Equity has launched a campaign to encourage pubs and similar venues to put on more live entertainment, and persuade those that do not currently promote live performance to give it...
From issue 277
Case study
Within the past year the RSC has integrated relaxed performances into its season planning. Jacqui O’Hanlon tells how this has come about.
From issue 277
Case study
Kazzum stopped creating work for young audiences in indoor spaces to focus on the outdoor arts sector. Daryl Beeton explains why.
From issue 277
Case study
Hosting relaxed performances requires thorough staff training and partnership working to target audiences, say Karen Townsend and Zoë Briggs.
From issue 277
Case study
When Terry O’Donovan presented his latest musical show as a work in progress to five year olds they looked bored. Now it’s a manic and absurd experience for all, just as he wanted it to be.
From issue 277
Case study
Visual arts activities for young people are more important than ever, since the decline in the teaching of arts subjects in schools, says Jane Sillis.
From issue 277
Case study
Patrick Spottiswoode outlines how the Globe Theatre in London is continuing a long tradition in adapting Shakespeare’s plays for the young.
From issue 277
Case study
Peter Glanville is passionate that children’s theatre should be of the highest quality attracting the best actors and creative teams.
From issue 277
Feature
‘Family-friendly’ might not be a term that David Brownlee likes very much, but he knows that venues and events have the potential to appeal much more to family audiences.
From issue 276
News
Fledgling creative organisations will be able to apply for ACE-backed loans to enable them to pursue projects that may not be eligible for cash from mainstream lenders.
Bangor University’s Pontio centre had been set to open with a production by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru on 17 September, but this has now been postponed until next year. The £45m arts...
From issue 276
News
Enthusiasm for the arts matches that for sport, and younger people are the most engaged of all, according to new research examining attitudes to the arts and culture in the UK.
From issue 276
News
The trend for closing arts services is continuing, with over a third of local authorities in England and Wales left with no arts officer.
The £18m Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre is the first dedicated theatre space to open in Poland in almost 40 years. Shakespeare’s Globe is among the British companies set to perform at the...