From issue 268
The demise of the New York City Opera doesn’t have to be “a nail in the coffin of culture”, says Ellen Rosewall.
From issue 268
Vanessa Thorpe reports on Gulf War artist John Keane’s view that Frieze Art Fair is only for the in-crowd, as his gallery has been told “not to bother applying any more”.
From issue 268
Rachel Escott says project funding for audience development and public engagement leaves arts organisations without an address book and outside the community.
From issue 268
News
An extra 20% investment in arts programming, re-launching the digital arts platform ‘The Space’, and the digitisation of the BBC’s Shakespeare archive all feature in the BBC Director General’s plans.
From issue 267
Liz West asks if preview nights for exhibitions are really necessary if the work on show is “casually dismissed in exchange for booze and a schmooze”.
The Theatrical Management Association has announced it will be re-named ‘UK Theatre’ from next year, as part of planned changes which include opening up membership to individuals, with...
Located in Dalston in the basement of a café, the new hub will include a 50-seat theatre and a smaller 40-seat space. The venue will host theatre, music and comedy events, and aims to provide...
A House of Commons Select Committee has recommended that arts are added to the five subject areas currently included on the English Baccalaureate. Following recommendations from The Cultural Learning...
Composer James MacMillan and violinist Nicola Benedetti have launched a bid for an international music festival to be held annually in Cumnock. With classical, choral and brass band music, local...
Taunton Deane Borough Council has secured the lease on the Brewhouse and is working with Taunton Theatre Association to ensure its proposal for running the venue is financially sound. The Association...
From issue 268
Feature
A new wave of artists’ tours encourages us to look differently at the public spaces (like car parks) we see around us. Bill Aitchison explores these new tours.
From issue 268
Case study
Walk the Plank seeks to bring out the best in both people and places, as demonstrated by its recent show in Derry-Londonderry. Liz Pugh explains how.
From issue 268
Case study
Political work is normally difficult to sell but Tangled Feet’s hard-hitting outdoor shows are in demand, as told by Kat Joyce.
A proposal to cut instrumental tuition in schools except for those studying for a qualification has been abolished after criticism from local teachers and musicians. The plan was announced as part of...
The Bristol Plays Music education hub initiated by Bristol Music Trust at Colston Hall will run both in schools and at the venue. It aims to ‘bring music to life’ for young people and...
From issue 268
Case study
Two arts venues involved in ‘Showtime’, the Mayor of London’s outdoor festival, recognised the positive impact of working outdoors and, as Jane Packham reports, have since formed a consortium with other venues in outer London boroughs.
Director General Tony Hall wants to be “more ambitious” with arts-related broadcasting and has pledged to increase funding for arts television programming by 20%, adding more live music,...
From issue 268
Case study
At Hull’s Freedom Festival the concept of freedom is ambitiously present throughout the three days of events. Graham Chesters explains how.
From issue 268
Feature
Maggie Clarke believes that this is a good time for outdoor arts, with investment, partnerships and networks raising the bar and resulting in a raising worldwide profile.
From issue 267
News
A new threat to arts funding is emerging as the Health Lottery partners with the betting industry in its battle to take a bigger slice of the market.
The building designed for the 1851 Great Exhibition will be extended ahead of plans to develop the site for hosting cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions and screenings, as well as...
The theatre’s annual report for 2012/13 shows 59% of income was generated from box office receipts from 26 productions performed at the South Bank venue. Overall paid attendance was down 2%...
From issue 267
FERN POTTER has been appointed Head of Development and Strategy at Dance UK and SARAH RUFF is the new Fundraising Fellow. Both are working with Dance UK, Youth Dance England and the Association of...
From issue 267
Playwright and producer FIN KENNEDY joins Tamasha theatre company as co-Artistic Director from November 2013.
From issue 267
The Festival City Theatres Trust has announced the appointment of PROFESSOR DAME JOAN STRINGER as the new Chair of the Board. Currently a Board member of the National Theatre of Scotland, she follows...