Royal Court creates ‘democratic’ digital archive
Spearheaded by Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the Living Archive contains information on every Royal Court production.
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Taking up the fight for regional opera
After Glyndebourne Opera cancelled its schedule of regional touring for 2023, Norwich Theatre’s Stephen Crocker was inundate…
Buying a ticket shouldn’t be a performance
Andrew Miller recently spent hours trying to book a ticket but, with the rollout of a new access scheme, he hopes his travails and…
ACE outlines plans for disability access scheme
Access scheme for disabled audiences will launch next year, based on the existing Hynt access card initiative already up and runni…
British Museum digitises collection to prevent thefts
The British Museum has announced plans to digitise its collection in response to the stolen artefacts scandal that has embroiled t…
Disabled and starting out?
Unlimited provides roles for disabled people in the arts, starting at entry level. Jo Verrent reflects on her first job in the cul…
Guide launched to help describe artworks for blind people
A new describing art guide aims to support art galleries and museums to make their collections more accessible for blind and parti…
Accessibility IPSO relocates under ACE transfer scheme
Stagetext says its move to Colchester will allow it to improve access to arts and culture across the South East.
How do you get into dance?
Zoie Golding and Ollie Webb are 20 years apart in age and experience. Coming from backgrounds where a career in dance would be unl…
Theatre careers programme to improve access and diversity
A partnership between Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and charity Get Into Theatre is launching a nationwide programme to improve a…
Survey to examine accessibility of environmental initiatives
New research will explore how access to music and live events for disabled people can become more environmentally sustainable. Jul…
Public library projects receive £1m boost
An initiative to increase the number of people who use public libraries has awarded £1.09 million to 27 projects across…
Navigating the challenges of digitisation and museums
Digitising collections is an ongoing challenge for museums, as evidenced in the latest National Museum Partnership report. Fi…
Guildhall to launch performance training network for children
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is set to launch a new national training network in performance and production for children an…
Accessible art trail for young wheelchair users announced
A UK charity for young wheelchair users is creating the country's first step-free art trail this summer. Whizz-Kidz will prese…
New skills programme for music managers in Wales
A new programme of education and training for music entrepreneurs in Wales has been given Welsh Government support. The one-year p…
Virtual museum celebrates Paralympic artefacts
A 3D virtual museum is set is to launch this week, showcasing objects from the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (NPHT). The Digi…
Creative degrees can deliver skills and employment
In Culture Minister Lucy Frazer's first address to the sector, she highlighted the skills gap facing the creative industries….
Support scheme for writers from low-income backgrounds launches
An East London theatre company is helping writers from low-income backgrounds develop their craft with a new playwriting award. Th…
Access a priority for Scottish youth music funding
More than 60 youth music projects in Scotland have received funding in a bid to 'drive inclusivity and tackle social issues…
Southbank Centre relaunches wellbeing initiative
An initiative developed by the Southbank Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic to reach those most isolated by the lockdowns is to b…
ACE vows to prevent ‘commercial exploitation’ of audience data
Arts Council England says platform developers PwC will not be allowed to benefit commercially from data provided to it, as it publ…
Workshop to make musical instruments more accessible
A collaborative workshop is planning to make outdoor musical instruments more accessible, particularly to young people who are bli…
Is there an Athena factor in creative arts?
It is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit and retain talent in the arts and cultural sector, particularly for women, writes…
