Playwrights ‘need government rescue package’
Playwriting is in “a bit of a crisis” and needs support from government, the Royal Court’s artistic director David Byrne has said….
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Equity had ‘serious concerns’ about Turbine Theatre prior to closure announcement
Performers’ Union Equity raised “serious concerns” about how employees were being engaged at Turbine Theatre less than a week…
Theatre asks for heating donations
A performing arts venue housed in a former church has appealed for donations to fix its ailing heating system. The managers of Tri…
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…
Musicians are playing fewer tour venues
Musicians are playing half as many gigs on tour as they did in the 1990s, according to new research. Data from Music Venue Trust f…
Former theatre chief admits embezzlement
A former theatre leader has admitted embezzling money from a children’s drama group. The Daily Record reports that David McCann, w…
Dinenage highlights AI legislation ‘concerns’
The chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee Caroline Dinenage has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, raising…
Maritime museum closes for repairs
The National Maritime Museum in Cornwall will close for six weeks so repairs to fix leaks in the building’s roof can take place….
Security guards at London museums to take strike action
Security guards at the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum Security will go on strike later this month over pay. The sta…
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…
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…
Starmer orders new search for V&A chair
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has re-started the process of appointing a new chair for V&A after earlier attempts to fill the po…
Cumbria grassroots venue suffers flood damage
An alternative music venue in Cumbria is fundraising for vital repairs after it was damaged by recent floods. The performance are…
Future of theatres unclear amid prolonged RAAC closures
Four theatres that closed in 2023 because of RAAC concerns still have no reopening date announced, while five other venues are not…
Arts leaders relying on ‘hierarchical’ styles
Leaders in the cultural sector are relying on “traditional, hierarchical” styles of working, compared with more collaborative…
Somerset venues considered for £5m grant
Four cultural venues in Somerset are under consideration to receive a share of a £5m government grant. In March, the government…
