Friday, 29 April 2016
Why is it that the higher up the ladder you go in dance, the fewer women you see? Rachel Moss examines an industry still seemingly stacked in favour of men.
How can large companies benefit from engaging with theatre-goers on Twitter and Facebook? Purple Seven’s Clive Humby reports.
Thursday, 28 April 2016
While there’s still a long way to go before gender equality is achieved in the visual arts, Dany Louise is cheered by some recent high-profile appointments. She talks to these women leaders about the issues.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
Curve theatre boss Chris Stafford reveals why he turned down a £492k capital funding offer.
As Londoners prepare to vote for their new mayor, The Stage talks to four candidates about their views on the arts.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Maria Eichhorn’s exhibition at Chisenhale Gallery involves a locked door, a sign, and a month of paid leave for all staff. Is this just another futile art gesture to resist consumption or something much deeper, asks Adrian Searle.
What do the Welsh political parties have in store for the arts? Huw Thomas gives a helpful overview.
Monday, 25 April 2016
Simon McKerrell explores recent research showing that even if you work hard, you won’t necessarily thrive in the arts – especially if you’re from a working class background.
Why do donors stop giving money to cultural organisations? Colleen Dilenschneider finds the answer hidden in relationship management and falling levels of connectivity.
Wendy Thompson makes the case for commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death by performing fewer of his plays, as continued production serves to cement gender inequalities on and off stage.
Friday, 22 April 2016
We need to hold all politicians to account for their responsibilities to the arts, say Alan Riach and Alexander Moffat.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Why is it that, in an orchestra, the high-pitched strings are always on the left and the low-pitched strings are always on the right? Richard Kunert’s answer involves more than a little dose of brain chemistry.
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
The women behind Afghanistan’s Zohra orchestra tell Mirwais Harooni about the fierce battle they face to pursue their passion.
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Plays about the working class, primarily played to middle class audiences, needn’t be indulgent voyeurism – they can provide a clear wake-up call, says Lyn Gardner.
Friday, 15 April 2016
Adrian Ellis is surprised by the recent wave of new museums and museum extensions. Is building always the best thing to do, he asks.
Thursday, 14 April 2016
Chris Long finds out why Idle Women converted a northern narrowboat into a women-only arts centre.
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
London Deputy Mayor Munira Mirza and ISIS Arts’ Clymene Christoforou trade blows on whether the EU is fit for purpose as a supporter of the arts.
The motivational power of the arts can reverse the downward spiral facing our poorest youngsters, says Doug Marr.
Monday, 11 April 2016
Making noise and joining in is part of the fun at live performances, and if we forget that we risk turning a generation off the artform, says Yvonne Roberts.
Friday, 08 April 2016
Live artists need to listen to kids and learn how to love playing and exploring again, says Lyn Gardner.