United Kingdom
Still Young At Heart: Rebuilding the Young Vic
With the Old Vic a London institution, what’s its little sister down the road playing at?
Arts journalism in the UK
You've probably heard of the argument that says newspapers, even the high brow broadsheets, are dumming down their coverage of…
ACE turns 60
“Imagine England without the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Angel of the North or the City of Birmingham…
Doing it for Real: TV and the Arts
Strictly Come Dancing keeps performers in work. Top composers use shows like How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?…
Arts marketing for all
In 2003, the European Year of Disabled People, Arts Council England’s New Audiences Programme invested £1.8m in 112 projects supporting…
Eisteddfod Culture
“Hey, let’s put on a show!” Call me old-fashioned but nothing fills my heart with more theatrical gusto than Sir…
Look Out He’s Behind You: It’s Pantomime Season
More than any other country, Britain has a long and colourful pantomime history and Christmas pantos – amateur, professional, and…
Inspired to inspire
This Wednesday the fourth annual Inspired Art Fair kicks off in London. The largest London annual art fair showcasing international…
Taxing Times
“A Court of Appeal ruling that the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), a registered charity, does not qualify to treat admission…
Final Call for Theatre Museum
What is a museum for? Since the V&A and Royal Opera House announced plans to shut London’s Theatre Museum, many…