Panto, ballet and nativity plays are standard Christmas fare in the UK, but what are they enjoying in other European countries? Alex Bryne has been finding out.
What does it take to be a playwright in the community? Alan Spence reflects on the highs and lows of writing plays for community groups over the last 25 years.
Securing funding to produce its own play for the first time has been the breakthrough that Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury has wanted for some time, says Mark Everett.
Following the launch of ‘Phenomenal People’, a project celebrating inspirational women, founders of Fuel Louise Blackwell & Kate McGrath name the women who have inspired their careers.
As the Independent Theatre Council celebrates its 40th anniversary, its members discussed touring, artists’ pay, inclusion and much more at its recent conference. Charlotte Jones reports.
Stan’s Cafe used to ‘blunder around’ doing workshops and videos, but now it has formed some partner relationships with a small number of schools, says James Yarker.
At a school in Bradford, a large number of pupils speak little or no English. Sarah Mumford explains how performing arts techniques are being used to improve their language skills.
Ambassador Theatre Group has launched a scheme that will combine a business foundation with specialist placements to give graduates industry-specific knowledge and experience.
