When we talk about theatre buildings, there’s often a tacit assumption that they’re expensive; that almost as soon as they’re built, theatres
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AMAre applications for funding judged by criteria that overlook the real reasons that people make art in the first place?I’ve been hearing of lots of artists and companies getting turned dow…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:38AMState funding is disappearing, and artists have been ingenious in finding new, often corporate income streams. But how does that sit with art that wants to challenge the status quo? Talking …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:43AMTalking to friends in New York after this year’s Brit-dominated Tony awards, I was struck by how different the artistic landscape is
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PMArts organisations need a code of practice during austerity. We must start talking publicly about cuts – and let the damage showWith five years of Tory government now guaranteed, it’s cl…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:24AMThe arts do so much on so little, with real ingenuity and resilience. That’s why we need to call each other out when dishonesty or bad practices occurOne of my favourite things about being…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:37AMThe role of art in our society is undervalued by those in power. All this talk about privilege in the theatre diverts attention from failing Tory and Labour policies Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:38PM