5 real-life dramas adapted for the stage
This summer playwright Tim Rice’s thought-provoking staging of the Chelsea Manning saga won him the first ever James Tait Black Prize for drama, with the … Read more
Comment: judge conductors on ability, not gender
New Zealand conductor Rachael Young on her musical career to date, and her belief that classical music should transcend gender boundaries. My path to conducting … Read more
Comment: how composers can use the scientific method
British-Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein puts the scientific method to work on his music Throughout human history the mystery of artistic creation has always been observed … Read more
Editorial: hard work and inspiration can push artists forward
From soprano Barbara Hannigan conducting the Berlin Phil to arts professionals learning new tricks, hard work and imagination can lead to bigger things, writes Maria … Read more
Comment: the lawyer who launched a concert series
Turning a labour of love into a global brand, lawyer Ian Rosenblatt’s recital series has supported the careers of many renowned performers In 1999 I … Read more
Digital doctor: ballet meets Harlem Shake
IAM’s new digital advice columnist, Cat Leaver, answers your questions Dear Cat, I’m artistic director of a dance company looking at ways to advertise and … Read more
Editorial: the arts need more than word of mouth
Maria Roberts on the value of word-of-mouth reviews and professional arts criticism. There is always talk about the ‘death of’ something: the death of print … Read more
Opinion: The last generation of arts critics?
TheArtsDesk founder Jasper Rees on why we need professional arts journalism Everyone is a critic now. Anyone can post their reviews online where anyone else … Read more
Comment: volunteering at fringe theatre festival
Our own Nicola Mostyn on volunteering at Manchester’s 24:7 Theatre Festival It’s the 10th anniversary of the new writing theatre festival that was founded in … Read more
Editorial: MIF takes over Manchester
Maria Roberts on the starry – and pricey – Manchester International Festival Here in Manchester we’ve been enjoying a heatwave that just so happened to … Read more