Performing Arts
An ugly duckling no more: the Barb turns 25
March is the 25th birthday of the much loved, and much hated Barbican Centre in London. Out of a bomb…
Taking Off
The concept behind Sky Orchestra was inspired by a research trip to Tunisia in 2002. I was staying in a…
David Hewlett – on Wagging the Long Tail
A vocal, sophisticated fan base, working harmoniously with a major studio, in the name of old-fashioned story telling? Sound like…
Taking Off
The concept behind Sky Orchestra was inspired by a research trip to Tunisia in 2002. I was staying in a…
From cabaret to complex: the rise of Komedia
From it's humble origins as a small-time theatre and cabaret club, Komedia has quickly become one a major force in…
Mash that funky music
Mash ups, a kind of 21st century ‘mix-tape’, remain popular in the musical world. Underground operators have won legions of…
Mission impossible?
Now in it's fourth year and third manifestation, what has the Mission, Models, Money initiative actually achieved?
Fifty Years Young: a Conference Wrap
The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) turned fifty last week. They celebrated their golden anniversary at their annual conference…
Surveying the year ahead in independent dance
Marnie McKee looks at what's hot in dance in 2007. For those who despaired and thought the battle for independence…
Why do you want to be a writer? How to answer the hardest question of all
In the first edition of his monthly column, Ralph Grayden explores how to answer the hardest question of all, "Why…