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Actors take legal action against touring theatre company
Two actors contracted to work with a theatre touring company will be allowed to pursue claims relating to working hours and pay after an employment tribunal ruled they were ‘workers’ for the firm, not self-employed. A preliminary…
National Gallery bans liquids to counter art ‘attacks’
A ban on visitors bringing liquids into the National Gallery has been introduced in response to recent attacks on paintings within…
Conductor accused of bullying wins unfair dismissal case
An acclaimed conductor who was sacked from his teaching post at National Opera Studio has won a case of unfair dismissal against h…
Central School layoffs scheme could open next month
Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD) has revealed that a proposed voluntary redundancy scheme, which it is currently consulti…
Bradford 2025: Organisers set out youth legacy focus
Young people will embark on 16-month placements with Bradford’s City of Culture team as part of efforts to secure the legacy of th…
Growth opportunity for creative industries from venture capital, study finds
There are “exciting opportunities” for increased investment in creative sectors through venture capital and other forms of growth…
Suffolk Artlink ‘facing funding crisis’
An art charity in Suffolk is facing the prospect of closure if it cannot raise enough money in the next three months. Suffolk Artl…
Growing ticket bot use ‘threatening’ gig industry
Consumers will eventually be unable to purchase gig tickets to in-demand events without using automated solutions like bots, cyber…
Application process for NPO extension funding delayed
Arts Council England (ACE) has delayed the opening of applications for the extension of its National Portfolio funding, saying it…
London’s Turbine Theatre to close
London’s Turbine Theatre will close due to a lack of income, the venue’s artistic director, Paul Taylor-Mills, has said. Announcin…
British Library installs ‘immense’ solar heat system as it aims for net zero
The British Library has unveiled a solar heat project to help maintain the temperature and humidity conditions needed to preserve…
ACE floats prospect of additional funding for opera
Arts Council England (ACE) will consider using existing grant schemes to channel more money into developing new opera works as par…
Heritage Fund announces £30m anniversary funding
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £30m of funding for 15 projects to mark its 30th anniversary. The grants include…
Seat-filling ticket agency suffers serious data breach
A ticketing agency that provides customers with cheap seats to struggling shows has issued a warning following a major data breach…
Changing Faces
Director of arts engagement at Arts Council Wales to step down
DIANE HEBB will leave her post as director of arts engagement at Arts Council of Wales (ACW) in March 2025 after almost 33 years i…
Leche Trust welcomes new grant director
The Leche Trust has announced GARETH CLAYTON as its new grants director. He takes over at the charity from ROSEMARY EWLES, who has…
Edinburgh culture director announces departure
JOAN PARR will leave her post as director for culture and wellbeing at Edinburgh City Council (ECC) in January after three years o…
Torch Theatre chief leaves to regain ‘equilibrium’
Torch Theatre has announced the departure of executive director BENJAMIN LLOYD following five years in post. He joined the Pembrok…