Venues pledge to only cast trans actors for trans roles
The movement is part of a sea change in representation in theatre: "It's comparable to non-disabled people playing disabl…
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Rehearsal complex to be a ‘godsend’ for freelancers
New Diorama Theatre will open a free workspace in July, welcoming up to 80,000 creatives per year: "We would be delighted if…
‘Very good news’: Huge optimism as partial venue reopening confirmed
London launches a massive domestic tourism campaign as England progresses to the next stage of the reopening roadmap.
Alarm at plans to cut higher education arts funding in half
A consultation on plans to cut arts education funding by £17m says the subjects are not a "strategic priority"…
Backlash forces Scotland to revisit two-metre distancing rule
The measure could make up to 95% of the country's theatres financially unviable, with only a quarter physically able to a…
True service is selfless
Ajay Chhabra jumped at the opportunity to manage a Covid test centre in the heart of London’s South Asian community. He foun…
Restrictions can be an inspiration for designers
Ryan Dawson Laight had to costume virtual productions from recycled garments, self-printed fabric and actors’ own wardrobes….
Learning through drama: social distance without emotional distance
Ava Hunt and Roger Wooster explore whether applied theatre has a future in a post-Covid world.
Trafalgar Entertainment acquires HQ Theatres
Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire look set to repeat the commercial theatre growth model they perfected as founders of th…
V&A’s Theatre and Performance archive ‘at risk of becoming a dead collection’
Staff restructuring proposals that threaten the museum department have been condemned as a "devastatingly bad idea&…
Arts remain at ‘epicentre of the crisis’ a year after lockdown
Freelancers, young people, women and live performance art forms have been disproportionately affected by a year of lockdowns….
Acting is an emotional assault
Wabriya King was told she had to be tough to be an actress. It’s not her who needed to change, she writes.
Women hire more balanced casts than men, study finds
New reports highlight gender gaps in theatre and music as UNESCO warns the pandemic will be watershed for equality – on…
Gypsy stories need space to travel
Europe’s largest ethnic minority is perhaps the most marginalised in the arts. Carl Woodward says addressing this means chan…
My Gurus: Clare Callan
The most inspiring people are those who prioritise care, curiosity and collaboration.
One candle can light the next
When her work was erased, Tori Allen-Martin took action to make sure it didn’t happen to anyone else. It’s turned into…
What ‘watch at home’ gave us
Can a regional theatre make money from online productions? Kelly Johnson says you have to weigh your options and ask for help.
Theatre’s power lies in its people
For Liam Ford Evans, a career in theatre has highlighted what matters most: energy, experience and everyone else.
Covid transmission study to redefine ‘outdoor’ theatre
Imperial College researchers will estimate the probability of infection at two theatres and consider whether a covered venue can &…
Embracing the art of the possible
The theatre industry needed a champion in a time of crisis. National Theatre Scotland answered the call and it’s not turning…
What to do when you’re sick of Zoom
Heidi Wiley and Hélène Gauthier share how they created a virtual venue – and why they think this provides a model for the…
Calculating cultural value: ‘Warm glow’ feeling adds to theatres’ and galleries’ worth
Research indicates people value gallery visits at £5 and would pay £11 to keep a local theatre going. What motiva…
Let creativity be a sanctuary
Theatre maker Rosie MacPherson calls for urgent action as Covid-19 closes routes to resettlement.
Call for ‘temporary amnesty’ on audition fees
Drama schools are being urged to axe "absurd" fees for virtual and self-taped auditions to protect diversity in the thea…
