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Late bloomers: going from corporate to comedy

There are those who are 'born in a trunk' and there are those who spend time in the corporate world…

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Selling Yourself – Learning Module 2, Writing Your Bio

The third of five videos in this second module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big…

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9 questions to ask before you sign with a gallery

Taking on gallery representation is a pivotal point in an artist’s career, so you need to get it right. ArtsHub…

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Music review: Elgar & Holst, The Barbican, London

A spectacular Season Opener for the LSO with its new Chief Conductor.

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Are auditions for acting schools fair?

Auditions at acting schools have become a mini industry. But many are concerned about the practice's economics and accessibility.

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Selling Yourself – Learning Module 2, Think Like an American

The second video in this second module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea in…

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The art of the author photo – how to take a portrait that sells your book

Like them or loathe them, author photos are a vital part of the publishing industry.

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Exhibition review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers, National Gallery, London

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the luminous world of Vincent Van Gogh.

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Festival review: Renfield, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A solo show that took full advantage of Edinburgh's Gothic ambience.

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Career Advice

Selling Yourself – Learning Module 2, Managing You

The first video in this second module, offering practical advice for creative businesses and produced by The Big Idea in…

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