No factory line
For a decade Bregenz Festival artistic director David Pountney has created a unique event with an edge. As his tenure draws to a close, he … Read more
UK
Manchester International Festival unveils 2013 line-up
Starring roles for Willem Dafoe and Mikhail Baryshnikov in Daniil Kharms’ The Old Woman directed by Robert Wilson; the world premiere of American playwright Peter … Read more
British chamber ensemble makes waves abroad
A small UK chamber orchestra is channelling the fame of its hometown to cultivate its international profile. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace – the … Read more
London troupe stages Welsh classic
A new theatre company is aiming to attract adventurous audiences when it stages a play in Welsh – at a London venue. The recently launched … Read more
UK and Ireland unite to promote music talent
A new partnership which unites the national music development organisations of the UK and Ireland has been launched. Horizons aims to bring together the musical … Read more
Going digital
Neil Barr on how digital technology can nurture a healthier arts sector Squeezed by budget cuts and with reduced access to funds, it’s not an … Read more
From the corps to the boardroom
The Royal Ballet’s new director, Kevin O’Hare, on Pilates, budgets and Boy George. When Kevin O’Hare interviewed for the position as director of The Royal … Read more
The visual art of dance
Visual art curators are increasingly programming dance pieces. Lauren Murphy discovers what’s behind this growing trend The delectable bodies of dancers have long been a … Read more
The business of music
Deborah Annetts, chief executive of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, on the need for musicians to have professional training in business skills Despite the ongoing challenges … Read more
Acting out: how the arts support those in prison
From brass bands to acting troupes, arts projects in prisons can radically cut UK rates of reoffending. Clare Wiley reports On a bright Monday morning … Read more