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Making a pact with the devil

Coal corporations, oil companies and casinos have money to spend on the arts. Should you steer clear or mine their…

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How to stand out at Fringe

With hundreds of other shows, and thousands of other artists to compete with at Fringe, how to lesser-known artists get…

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The truth about streaming

Artists don't make much money from Spotify, but that doesn't mean we should all follow Taylor Swift's lead and quit.

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Quality not quantity should measure theatre success

If numbers tell the truth, the UK theatre industry is thriving. But plays don't come off a production line so…

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The challenges of international touring

The experience of Circus Oz shows the pragmatics of touring can themselves be an acrobatic act.

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Consolidated evidence shows value of the arts

Multiple studies prove the arts improve health, education and economic outcomes, a review of 90 research projects has shown.

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Plugging the gaps in arts value research

Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…

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Embracing the elusive

Following widespread reaction to the powerful contention that art should disturb not please, we publish Leysen's full speech.

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Goal setting for creative businesses

Effective goal-setting takes more skill, discipline and self-awareness than simply following your dreams and expecting the universe to deliver.

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We don’t obey authority, but we do love drama

As much art as science, the controversial Milgram and Stanford prison experiments on obedience to authority continue to inspire screen…

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