Power shift
A new diversity programme will shift power and resources to where they can be most effective. Dawn Walton explains the t…
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Give us a goal!
Taking inspiration from the local community for a new musical about a nightclub proved so successful for Oldham Coliseum that they…
Creating characters and dilemmas
Theatre can be a powerful training tool for community workers. Louise Heywood describes Geese Theatre Company’s work with cr…
Should I stay or should I go?
Following the Brexit vote, are young European actors who have chosen to work in the UK likely to stay? Mark C. Hewitt sounded out…
Touring Scottish classrooms
Every child in Scotland will see a performing arts production in their school each year if the National Theatre of Scotland’…
Digital initiative to drive community screenings
A new digital distribution platform is piloting an initiative that will see filmed performances by leading cultural institutions s…
Small venues do it differently
At the end of a three-year project touring contemporary theatre to small venues in the north east of England, Annabel Turpin and K…
Theatre working culture disadvantages parents and carers, report says
Women are disproportionately burdened with caring responsibilities, which limit income and opportunities for both employed and sel…
Job ladder – Michelle Abbey
Chelsea Theatre’s Community Development Manager Michelle Abbey discusses her career engaging audiences and promoting diversi…
How to… plan your first relaxed performance
Be prepared to make mistakes and consider reaching out to other organisations running relaxed events, says Kate Lovell.
My Gurus – Alison King
From Robert Lepage to Captain Kirk, Turtle Key Arts’ Alison King names those who guide and inspire her.
The magic of rural touring
Volunteer promoter Tom Speight writes about the joys of hosting professional performing arts right on his doorstep as part of a ru…
Lloyd Webber diversity research calls for colour-blind casting
Failure to diversify will cause theatre to become irrelevant to the majority of the British population, the report concludes.
Opening new doors
Andy Dawson explains how the RSC’s schools programme inspires children through Shakespeare while avoiding a ‘one size…
Theatres Trust unveils urgent repairs scheme
Theatres of all sizes can apply for grants of up to £15k, which will be awarded in summer 2017 and January 2018.
Awareness versus engagement
Who has been attending the events marking Shakespeare’s death this year? James Doeser and Georgina Chapman reveal some surpr…
Facing the noisy outside world
West Yorkshire Playhouse’s commitment to dementia-friendly theatre has enhanced Barney Bardsley faith in humanity. She revea…
More than cosmetic changes
The multi-million pound reboot of the Lighthouse in Poole is only the beginning of its journey towards an inclusive participatory…
Breathing the same air
The University of Bradford may be a technology university with no arts department, but it still saw the need for a theatre on its…
From fear to fun and learning
Drama is a highly effective teaching tool in schools, so why don’t teachers use it more, asks Luke Hollowell-Williams.
Artistic differences end new artistic vision at The Globe
Recently appointed Artistic Director Emma Rice is to end her tenure in 2018, as board and management reject her use of contemporar…
England’s theatre sector becoming increasingly polarised
Theatre has seen a rise in income over the past four years, although the increases are concentrated in the hands of large organisa…
Job ladder – Mhora Samuel
As she leaves the Theatres Trust, Mhora Samuel looks back on her career in theatre, dance and cultural regeneration.
Arts organisations not threatened by live screenings, report claims
The majority of theatres do not think screenings have affected their touring, and audiences still attend live events.
