Meeting Shakespeare
Georghia Ellinas reveals how Shakespeare’s Globe helps teachers to explore the full relevance of the Bard’s plays…
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If I were 22 – Ian Nicholson
Portsmouth boy turned director Ian Nicholson trained at CSSD, NT Studio and Ecole Philippe Gaulier in clown – but…
Growth for regional theatres as ticket prices rise
More theatre goers enjoyed a greater choice of productions in 2014, according to the first comprehensive analysis of sales data fr…
Photodiary: A week with Michaela Nutt
You might know what a development associate’s job description includes, but what does a week in their life actually look lik…
If I were 22 – James Phillips
The playwright behind ‘McQueen’, James Phillips, shares his advice to the younger generation, from gambling to remembe…
Digital theatre model embraces small-scale producers
Live and recorded screenings have the potential to develop and serve new audiences for small-scale theatre companies, as well as g…
HMRC sets out rules for theatre tax breaks
Live performances to paying audiences are the main focus of the tax relief, but live streaming and educational productions will al…
Never too old
When Jim Mulligan joined Spare Tyre's workshops for older people, little did he know that he would go on to write four plays f…
If I were 22 – Alan Lane
Slung Low’s irreverent artistic director, Alan Lane, offers up some practical advice for the newly emerging professional.
If I were 22 – Tom Bellerby
Tom Bellerby takes a moment out of his day as Youth Theatre Director at Hull Truck Theatre to share the advice he would …
Serving which community?
Do theatres really believe their own soundbites about being community-led, open and accessible buildings, asks David Sedgwick.
The snapshot – Susan Whiddington
What’s it like to run a theatre education charity? Susan Whiddington gives a peek into her life as Director of&nbs…
My Gurus – Chris Haydon
Gate Theatre’s Chris Haydon pays tribute to those who have mentored and inspired him throughout his career.
Independent theatre to be broadcast live on the BBC
Four independent theatre performances will be broadcast live on BBC Four, as part of a £350k initiative supported by Arts Co…
Building a stronger case for support
Do potential donors really understand the value of small-scale touring theatre? Joanna Ridout considers how the sector might bette…
My Gurus – Sita McIntosh
After landing her dream job at WhatsOnStage, Sita McIntosh reflects on who has inspired her career in theatre.
Theatres report drop in schools work
Budget cuts, the introduction of the EBacc and mass academisation of schools has created a “perfect storm” for theatre…
Creative access
Digital technologies offer the arts the opportunity, not only to improve access, but to enhance the experience of all audience mem…
Child power
For a recent production, Little Earthquake passed the reins over to 100 primary school children. Philip Holyman describes the even…
My Gurus – Kate Denby
The new Executive Director of Northern Stage, Kate Denby, reflects on those who have guided and inspired her career.
Playing with form
To make theatre truly accessible, elements such as captioning and audio description must have their own artistic stamp, says Amit…
ACE launches The Regional Touring Network with £800k grant
Nine regional venues are involved in a three-year project that aims to deliver a legacy of sustainable theatre touring.
Doing it their way
Are female theatre directors in the UK successful because they followed the linear, patriarchal route – or did they do…
Job Ladder – Sheena Wrigley
As she joins Manchester’s HOME, Sheena Wrigley looks back over the course of her career.
