Thursday, 12 July 2018
A partnership between Selladoor Worldwide and Blackpool Entertainment Company will restore the building, which has not been used as a theatre for more than 20 years. It will reopen as a receiving and producing house that will stage immersive productions.
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
The Standing Conference of University Drama Departments produced the guidelines, aimed at teaching staff, visiting speakers, students and administrative staff, in response to a number of allegations of sexual harassment in the industry.
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
Gray, who was issued with a formal written warning two weeks ago over claims of inappropriate behaviour, has left his role as Artistic Director of the company with immediate effect. Actors Touring Company confirmed that the complaints amounted to “inappropriate verbal conduct” and that there were no findings of physical or sexual misconduct.
Wednesday, 11 July 2018
The school’s Director, Tom Inns, told the Guardian it is “critically important” for the city and for the institution that the building “comes back as the Mackintosh building”. His comments come as work begins on dismantling a large part of the south-east and west facades.
Monday, 09 July 2018
The Art Fund’s annual prize was awarded to the Cornwall-based gallery last week, which was praised for its “deeply intelligent and breathtakingly beautiful” extension that opened last year.
Tate St Ives wins Art Fund Museum of the Year award (The Art Newspaper)
Friday, 06 July 2018
Cast members at Nottingham Theatre Royal’s performance of Titanic The Musical labelled two front-row audience members “ignorant” for watching the football on their phones and cheering during “the most poignant moment” of the lifeboats scene.
Friday, 06 July 2018
A judge awarded £2,000 in compensation to a woman with type 1 diabetes whose bottle of Lucozade was confiscated by security staff when she attended a gig in Belfast.
Friday, 06 July 2018
The European Parliament has rejected the Copyright Directive after its controversial Article 13 was criticised by campaigners for threatening internet freedom. The Directive had been welcomed by artists including Paul McCartney, and The Musicians Union has pledged to “redouble” its efforts to ensure the legislation passes when it is debated again in September.
Thursday, 05 July 2018
The new theatre will be part of the £700m, 73,000 square foot development, alongside other additions including a second performing arts venue, studios and creative offices.
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
The May event in London will be replaced by a new festival from 2019, and the overall future of the initiative outside of the capital remains unclear as operator Culture 24 considers different options for museum and gallery lates.
Uncertain future for Museums at Night festival (Museums Journal)
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
London police are now investigating a total of six allegations against the actor, following complaints received between February and April of historic sexual assault against men in London and Gloucester.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Poole’s Lighthouse theatre remains closed after work on the stage triggered the sprinkler system, causing “extensive water damage”.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Three-quarters of organisations are not taking advantage of the Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief, which applies from 1 April 2017, a survey by Arts & Business Scotland and accountancy firm Scott-Moncrieff has found.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Andrew Parish, whose feet were crushed in 2015 by a counterweight during a rehearsal of Snow White in Llandudno, is suing pantomime firm Qdos Entertainment, equipment provider Twins Worldwide (TW) and one of TW’s employees for negligence.
Tuesday, 03 July 2018
Affected customers, whom the ticket seller has reportedly already contacted, have been advised to change their passwords after the hackers stole information which may include payment details, names and addresses.
Ticketmaster customer info compromised after data breach (IQ Magazine)