Thursday, 16 August 2018
Almost four decades after Tate moved into Liverpool, Paul Burnell explores how an art gallery helped revive a city’s fortunes.
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Ignore a recent stunt to ‘return’ antiquities to Iraq – the British Museum never gives back its colonial spoils, writes Josephine Livingstone.
Judith Potts on why dance classes, such as those offered by English National Ballet, are so effective in supporting people with Parkinson’s disease to live full lives.
The dearth of working class actors, writers, directors and producers in the arts must be tackled with a combination of quotas and extra funding, writes actor Eddie Marsan.
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Andrew Jones offers ten pieces of advice for touring art internationally, including a recommendation to avoid ‘selling coals to Newcastle’.
Monday, 13 August 2018
Northumbrian theatre company November Club staged performances in a livestock market as part of its drive for innovative partnerships, explains artistic director Cinzia Hardy.
As V&A Dundee prepares to open, Kevin McKenna meets local artists and musicians to get a sense of how the building may restore the cultural reputation of the city.
Friday, 10 August 2018
When starting a career in the arts sector, knock-backs may seem like part of everyday life. Abby Young-Powell shares what the pros have learnt from their experiences.
Why do London’s art museums continue to see a decline in footfall, and does it matter? Experts are puzzled, reports Javier Pes.
Tuesday, 07 August 2018
The Edinburgh Fringe festival is unaffected by the corporate ideals of consumerism and profit, says George Kerevan, who gives his view on why it should remain a vast artistic experiment powered by youthful ambition and enthusiasm.
Mark Shenton confesses to occasionally falling asleep while reviewing a play and talks about the implications of this occupational hazard.
Monday, 06 August 2018
Four theatre leaders share their views on how the role of artistic director needs to change in the modern day to stay relevant and inclusive.
Mark Morris is leaving behind what he calls his “Death Dances”, which are to be performed after his passing. Marina Harss explains.
Jeremy Reynolds reports on how classical music organisations have created young professionals clubs, boasting offers like free hors d’oeuvres and interval drinks, to lure millennials into the concert hall.
Are visa restrictions deterring foreign artists from performing in the UK? Kate Hutchinson examines the impact on overseas artists who have been refused entry on multiple occasions.
Friday, 03 August 2018
The Trump administration’s tumultuous relationship with the arts continues as it fails to select an artist to represent the States in next year’s Venice biennale. Jack Nevis reviews the landscape.
Wednesday, 01 August 2018
Theatre needs to make more effort to support working class creative talent, says writer and director Kat Woods.
The Slung Low theatre company in Leeds is cutting back on performances to start up a community college teaching skills including astronomy and cooking, writes Ian Youngs.
Monday, 30 July 2018
A senior arts administrator has warned that the oboe, bassoon, French horn and tuba could be on their way out, reports Camilla Turner, thanks to a declining interest in these instruments among young people.