ABTT survey flags two key pipeline challenges
Pay and work-life balance are among the key factors affecting recruitment and retention in technical theatre roles, a survey has s…
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New artist development programmes at Sadler’s Wells
A series of artist development initiatives focused on practice rather than performance-based outcomes have been launched by Sadler…
Irish arts council incorrectly offers over 100 artists grants
The Arts Council of Ireland (An Chomhairle Ealalíon) incorrectly issued grant letters to 141 applicants earlier this week followi…
EXCLUSIVE: Young V&A removes trans poster and LGBTQ+ books
A letter sent to PCS union members at the V&A says the decision to remove a poster advocating for trans rights and two illustr…
NT’s Let’s Play offered free to primary schools
The National Theatre has announced its Let’s Play programme is now free to all state primary schools across the UK. The prog…
BBC offers reassurance on future of classical music
Broadcaster shares update on how it plans to provide a future for its concert orchestra and BBC Singers, in letter to the Musician…
Equity NI launches Safe Home campaign
Equity's Northern Ireland National Committee has announced a new Safe Home initiative. The announcement took place at EquityFe…
Outdoor tannoy system proposed for Brixton Academy
Venue operators submit planning permission for tannoy system and new fire doors, as Lambeth Council says date to decide if the ven…
Chichester university gains accreditation for new dance science degree
The University of Chichester is to become the first institute in the UK to have its Dance Science degree course accredited by the…
LEEDS 2023 director rejects ‘damp squib’ criticism
Organisers of cultural festival point towards 90% positive feedback to delivered events, and engagement across all the city’…
Art technicians survey hopes to address low pay
Art technicians in the UK are being asked to take part in a survey as part of union plans to establish recommended rates of pay. T…
ACE harassment claim upheld as victimisation claims dismissed
Court rejects allegations of harassment and victimisation by former employee who voiced gender critical beliefs. But two further i…
Creative Scotland reopens fund for theatre and dance touring
New funding is available for Scotland-based artists, producers and venues planning to tour live theatre and dance work in 2024. Cr…
Four Nations International Fund announces second round
The second round of the Four Nations International Fund has been confirmed, with applications due to open in September. The fund i…
Frazer seeks theatre ‘power shift’ from US to UK
Culture Secretary says mix of theatre in London is 'stronger than ever' and wants Creative Industries Sector Vision to spa…
Leicestershire windmill to become ‘quality museum’
The site of a listed windmill in Leicestershire is scheduled for an upgrade that will see it gain a “quality museum and asso…
Ipswich theatre adds restoration levy to ticket prices
Ipswich Regent Theatre will begin charging a restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket to fund a planned £3m refurbishment….
ACNI says government funding ‘simply not enough’
Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive and Chair speak out on the impact of a 5% reduction to the level of gover…
Young V&A museum to reopen after £13m upgrade
The Victoria and Albert museum dedicated to children and young people will reopen to the public on 1 July, following a three-year…
Swindon arts partnership for children ‘unable to flourish’ in school
Revolution Performing Arts (RPA) has announced a partnership with specialist tuition service Hunt Scholars to create alternative p…
Labour slams government’s arts education provision
Shadow Arts Minister Barbara Keeley says Labour would ensure all children have access to high-quality arts education as she critic…
RSC expands Shakespeare in schools scheme
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is expanding its partnership scheme with schools across England to five new locations. It will…
British Museum to pay translator after plagiarism allegation
The British Museum has offered to pay translator Yilin Wang for her work, after she alleged her poetry translations had been plagi…
Welsh National Opera ‘facing staff cuts’, former members claim
Welsh National Opera confirms strategic review is underway after open letter co-signed by former leaders says the conditions of Ar…
