National Theatre’s 1985 costume donated to Oxfam
A 40-year-old costume worn by actor Anthony Head has cropped up in a charity shop in Norwich. The long, golden cape, which Head do…
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R&D is about questions, not answers
Ideally, research and development should be a space to play, to experiment and to discover, writes Matthew May of Middle Child the…
Jonathan Church announces ‘thoughtful transition’ to role at Stratford Festival in Ontario
Director and producer JONATHAN CHURCH has been named artistic director of Stratford Festival in Ontario, taking up the role next a…
Black History Month anchors launch of company committed to ‘shaping future of new writing’
A writing development and theatre company launched with the commencement of Black History Month is to “address the challenges” fac…
Funding cuts will drive class divide, theatre leader claims
Stratford East executive director Hanna Streeter has warned of an “ever-increasing disparity” between those educated in the privat…
Scottish theatre calls for £300k in donations to thwart closure
A 65-year-old producing theatre that lost its annual £266,000 grant from Creative Scotland earlier this year says it will be unab…
Soho Theatre institutes ‘creative lead’ role in team revamp
ROSE ABDERABBANI will lead the charge on programming shows across Soho Theatre’s central London and Walthamstow buildings, in the…
Curriculum and Assessment Review: An opportunity not to be missed
Ministers have long argued that background should not be a barrier to opportunity in life. That case can be powerfully made in ter…
Newcastle cultural organisations condemn ‘divisive and hateful’ anti-immigration protests
Cultural organisations across Newcastle have banded together to “stand firmly against” anti-immigration protests held over the…
Theatres outside urban centres share in building revamp grant
Rural theatres and those working specifically to engage young people and children have won support from Theatres Trust in the late…
Classic FM and Channel 5 host to lead Sheffield Theatres board
Broadcaster DAN WALKER has accepted a role to chair the board of Sheffield Theatres Trust. The Classic FM breakfast show presenter…
Costume legend voices concerns over ‘unfocused’ arts training
Costume designer John Bright has admitted he feels “worry about the future” of the UK’s creative industries, suggesting skills tra…
Listing RAAC-riddled venue will be ‘detrimental’ to town’s theatre provision, warn politicians
The proposed listing of a mothballed theatre in Musselburgh risks “overshadowing” the town’s cultural centre, a group of Lab…
Theatre’s future hangs in balance as council promises to ‘consider social value’
Councillors will invite community feedback on the fate of a Surrey theatre shuttered since the spring. The Electric Theatre in Gui…
My gurus: Navigating crises together
This month Norden Farm Centre for the Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary. Artistic director Jane Corry reflects on some turbulen…
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Actors’ charity rebrands and expands services after multi-year leadership row
A charity that operates hardship funds to support actors and stage managers in England and Wales has unveiled a name change, along…
Theatres Trust boss calls for end to ‘purely economic arguments’ for cultural spaces
Advocates for the cultural sector must discuss its benefits without constantly pushing economic growth, the chief executive of The…
Kali Theatre’s incoming leader to make company ‘more than a platform’ for new writers
Playwright AISHA ZIA is to join Kali Theatre, vowing to keep true to its mission that writers of South Asian descent are “seen and…
Oxford Playhouse anticipates ‘array of stories’ from cohort of emerging writers
Six playwrights are to join Oxford Playhouse as the venue looks to “cultivate emerging voices” within theatre. Actor and writer SI…
Theatre fans value desirable ticket price over top notch seats
West End theatre fanatics and less frequent show attendees alike prioritise price point over the perfect seats, a survey undertake…
National Theatre to open up its archive across the pond
Schoolchildren in the United States are to enjoy a host of archived recordings from the National Theatre (NT), in a partnership ai…
Spotlight boss admits Equity row ‘biggest dismay’ of his leadership
Spotlight leader Matt Hood has told Arts Professional a legal battle against actors’ union Equity represents the “most disappointi…
Theatre leader urges others to ‘fight for investment’ as company announces closure
Somerset-based touring producers, Wassail Theatre Company, are to close after a decade spent delivering and performing “shows in u…
Almeida Theatre hires Sonia Friedman company producer
ROS BROOKE-TAYLOR is joining the Almeida Theatre as executive producer after eight years in the same role with Sonia Friedman Prod…
