Spektrix appoints Berger to lead US division
Gavin Berger has been appointed as US president and CEO of software company Spektrix. Berger has over 20 years experience in the arts industry, including … Read more
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British theatre enjoys success in the US
Britain’s theatre industry is enjoying continued success across the pond following two recent awards. The New York Drama Critics’ Circle has awarded The Night Alive by Dublin-born playwright … Read more
Royal Exchange announces new season
Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre has revealed details of its new season, the first under the sole leadership of artistic director Sarah Frankcom. Topping the bill is … Read more
Sadler’s Wells showcases works by disabled artists
A new inclusive dance programme is due to begin next month at Sadler’s Wells in London. =dance will showcase the work of deaf and disabled artists through … Read more
Repurposed spaces: the abandoned church
A handful of visionary developers are reclaiming forgotten hinterlands, creating arts venues out of disused factories, churches and coal mines. In the first instalment of … Read more
Zulu music meets Western ballet in major new show
An ambitious new production will fuse Western contemporary and classical dance with traditional Zulu music. INALA, premiering at Edinburgh International Festival this summer, features live … Read more
Exchanging culture: Iranian rhythm meets British sound
Sound artist Soosan Lolavar uses music to encourage a cultural collaboration between British and Iranian artists and audiences I launched Stay Close because I wanted … Read more
HOME celebrates topping out
A new UK multi-arts venue has marked a significant milestone in its construction. The team behind Manchester’s HOME attended the topping out ceremony, which took … Read more
Squarepusher meets Strauss at Orchestival 2014
Classical is set to collide with acid house at a new UK event this summer. Taking place at Bath and West showground, Orchestival will feature … Read more
To charge or not to charge
Should festivals charge high ticket prices or ask for audience donations? Dan Harding weighs up the options Ticket sales versus donations: it’s a real dilemma. … Read more