DCMS red-faced after Dowden’s claim theatre received emergency grant
Minack Theatre in Cornwall has received an apology from DCMS after Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden wrongly claimed it had benefitt…
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Anti-racism rider to ‘make touring more equitable’
A new anti-racism rider developed by 100 freelancers and co-ordinated by 15 companies aims to "make touring more equitab…
Supply chain companies fear grant reductions over loan status
Companies are yet to receive Culture Recovery Fund grants that need to be used by the end of the month. Some fear the mo…
ArtsEd launches investigation amid wave of sexual misconduct claims
The conservatoire is the fourth in two weeks to face allegations of historic staff misconduct. What's driving the rise in…
LGBTQ+ cultural venue planned for Greenwich Peninsula
LGBT charity Queercircle plans to open a dedicated cultural venue on the Greenwich Peninsula in January 2022. It aims to fundraise…
RSC’s new costume workshop ‘the largest in British theatre’
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to reopen its in-house costume workshop at Stratford-upon-Avon, the largest of its kind i…
Manchester Museum to scale up carbon literacy training across England
Manchester Museum has received more than £136,000 to roll out a two-year project targeting the museum sector's response…
Growing freelance creative workforces may pose a risk to the regions
Official employment statistics show the cultural sector remains in crisis, with declining job opportunities and regional imbalance…
Lloyd Webber ‘prepared to be arrested’ to reopen theatres
Andrew Lloyd Webber has been cautioned to "abide by the rules" after claiming he will reopen his theatres without social…
DCMS criticised for £2m consultant spend
The Public Accounts Committee has criticised the department for spending £2m on consultants to assess emergency funding bids…
Grant to support augmented reality use in heritage sector
The University of Surrey and augmented reality app Smartify plan to support arts and heritage organisations after winning a grant…
Kettering theatre to stay closed until 2022
The Lighthouse Theatre has delayed reopening until February 2022, citing ongoing uncertainty around social distancing measures and…
Hereford plans arts developments after funding win
Hereford has released details of how it plans to spend a £22m cash injection from the Stronger Town Fund. Plans include a &p…
Two thirds of livestreaming performers expect to continue post-pandemic
A lack of infrastructure and interaction with audiences are pressing issues for artists streaming live – but monetisation&nb…
Culture Secretary criticised by musicians over Brexit tour deal
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has come under fire from musicians after announcing a new post-Brexit tour deal. Dowden…
Northern Ireland Minister hopeful of live music return
Live music could resume across Northern Ireland from June 21, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said. Speaking to BBC E…
Ireland to trial basic income for artists
The Irish Government will pilot a guaranteed basic income for artists as part of its economic recovery plan. The three year trial…
Tributes pour in for trans artist following sudden death
Tributes have been made across social media following the sudden death of trans artist, activist and musician Sophie Gwen Williams…
Emergency funding saved 2,400 heritage jobs
The National Lottery Heritage Fund says its speedy funding response to Covid-19 saved jobs and facilitated social distancing. But…
£3.4m to develop digital collections platform for UK libraries
£3.4m has been invested in creating a one-stop digital platform for UK libraries' collections. The British Library…
Theatres to create homelessness musical for Coventry 2021
Belgrade Theatre and Cardboard Citizens have partnered to create a new musical with people who have experienced homelessness…
Southend event leaders push for City of Culture bid
Cultural sector leaders in Southend are campaigning for a UK City of Culture 2025 bid after applications for the competition opene…
‘Black square’ arts organisations follow through on diversity vows
Many of the UK's highest-funded arts organisations promised change after George Floyd's death. While governance and progra…
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…
