Big ambitions for the Little Festival of Everything

21 Nov 2011

Charlie Rheinberg explains how a pub in a small village in North Yorkshire is linking up with a theatre company to enable performers to try out new work in a country retreat while the audience participates, watches and enjoys the experience for free.

Building relationships and breaking down barriers

21 Nov 2011

Overcoming social and economic barriers to arts engagement is at the heart of Threshold Studios’ work, which is why most of its work is free to participants. Barry Hale and Uzma Johal explain.

Making it theirs

21 Nov 2011

A free stage in the foyer creates opportunity for artists and audiences alike. Sarah Gilbert explains why the Wales Millennium Centre is so enthusiastic about theirs.

Strengthening the case

21 Nov 2011

Poor quality economic impact assessments may have dragged down the arts sector’s perceptions of valuation studies, but Hasan Bakhshi warns against throwing the baby out with the bath water

Theatres and weddings – a marriage of convenience

21 Nov 2011

Sarah Comerford says there can be no more perfect venue for a wedding than one of England’s most beautiful and historic theatres

Facing up to bullying

21 Nov 2011

Bullying doesn’t always involve a physical element. Anne Marie Quigg sees a culture of coaching as being one way of preventing it

Inspired to stand firm

21 Nov 2011

There is a thin line between bullying and giving constructive criticism.Nicola Harvey suggests some coping strategies if things start to get out of hand.

Creative solutions to combat bullying

21 Nov 2011

Dr Andy Hickson describes Actionwork’s approach

More than a hobby

21 Nov 2011

Robin Simpson explains how research findings are helping to develop a true understanding of the impact of grassroots, amateur arts activities

No more excuses

31 Oct 2011

The rationale for making environmental sustainability a strategic priority, and the resources to help do it, are all available now. It’s time to take action, says Sholeh Johnson

A laughing matter

31 Oct 2011

Anna Peavitt describes Leicester Comedy Festival’s attempt to reduce carbon emissions and encourage the wider comedy industry to act greener

Starting young

31 Oct 2011

Environmental awareness is at the heart of the primary curriculum in schools. Ross Harvie explains how Proteus Theatre responded to that

Small steps – big rewards

31 Oct 2011

The Theatres Trust is in the second year of a project helping 48 small- to medium-sized performing arts venues across London improve their environmental performance. Tim Atkinson reports on findings so far

From values to actions

31 Oct 2011

In our quest for sustainability, some of our actions have been distinctly counter-productive, claims Nadine Andrews

Leading by example

31 Oct 2011

Ben Twist examines the impact that Edinburgh’s Festivals are having on the attitudes and behaviour of its audiences and its artists

Emerging concerns

31 Oct 2011

Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales, an independent not-for-profit company, is working closely with the Welsh Government to promote understanding of and action on Sustainable Development

Greening the screen

31 Oct 2011

Hosting the inaugural UK Green Film Festivals seemed like a natural way of showcasing the environmental work that has been going on behind the scenes at Glasgow Film Theatre. Rachael Loughlan explains.

On your bike

31 Oct 2011

Margaret Jones describes Sherman Cymru’s crusade to put walking, cycling and public transport at the heart of its efforts to save the planet.

Learning from each other

31 Oct 2011

A partnership between wildlife managers and artists has enabled a programme of hands-on environmental learning to inspire school children and the wider community in the North East. Joe Dunne tells the story.

Art is the currency of experience

31 Oct 2011

Debate about art and its value is often trapped in the traditional language of the money economy. Bill Sharpe suggests bringing economics back where it belongs – inside ecology

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