Starmer faces leadership test on arts funding crisis
As Britain's first musical PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue the arts from funding cuts and inequality. The Hodge report offers a blueprint for change.
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Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Margaret Hodge's radical plan to reform Arts Council England
Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for a bonfire of red tape at Arts Council England and a revival of regional arts boards in a major new report. Discover the key recommendations.
Arts funding protected from politics, says Hodge report
A landmark review calls for an independent body to oversee arts funding in England, aiming to remove political influence. Discover the key recommendations and what they mean for UK culture.
Susan Loppert's Legacy: Art in Hospitals
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
Why Conservatives Don't Get Credit for Arts Funding
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investment - including the £2bn Culture Recovery Fund - remains unacknowledged by sector.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Arts funding crisis deepens as portal collapse paralyses sector
Major arts organisations across England are struggling to survive as a critical funding portal collapse leaves millions in grants hanging in the balance, threatening the future of cultural institutions.
Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
Trump axes arts board, cancels ARC Ballroom project
Former President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, scrapping the planned ARC Ballroom renovation in another dramatic executive action.
Manchester Event Firm Collapse Leaves Performers Unpaid
Manchester's arts community faces financial devastation as Price Event Management enters administration, leaving performers and suppliers with unpaid invoices totalling over £100,000.
Daniel Day-Lewis: Theatre Has Become Elitist
Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis reignites conversation about theatre accessibility, cost barriers, and class divide in UK performing arts.
Broadway Hits Record £1.6bn in Spectacular Comeback
New York's Broadway theatre district celebrates historic comeback with unprecedented ticket sales and audience numbers during 2023-2024 season, signalling robust recovery for performing arts sector.
BGT star arrested and fined while busking in London
Former Britain's Got Talent finalist arrested by police while street performing in London, sparking outrage over civil liberties and artistic freedom.
Amber Davies defends Strictly dance training claims
Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies defends her dance background ahead of Strictly Come Dancing debut, addressing claims of unfair advantage with raw honesty about her performing arts journey.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
The prestigious Royal Ballet School announces radical reforms to its training methods, abandoning rigid traditions to create more resilient and versatile dancers for the 21st century.
Pandemic-trained actors lack vocal power, says RSC
The Royal Shakespeare Company reveals actors trained during COVID lockdowns are struggling with vocal projection and emotional range due to disrupted training.
Royal Ballet School: Test Your Knowledge of Its 1926 Origins
Discover the fascinating history behind The Royal Ballet School's 1926 founding and challenge yourself with our cultural heritage quiz exploring Britain's premier dance institution.
Harrison Dickinson: From Street Urchin to Screen Star
Discover how Harrison Dickinson transformed from a London street performer to a rising Hollywood star, landing major roles in 'The Last of Us' and 'The Great' through sheer determination and talent.
Tilly Norwood: Actors Are Their Own Worst Enemies
In a shocking industry exposé, rising star Tilly Norwood reveals the brutal truth about acting careers and why performers often sabotage their own success through self-doubt and fear.
Sky Arts delivers 'most erotic' television says critic
Renowned art critic Waldemar Januszczak makes waves with his provocative review praising Sky Arts for creating television's most sensual and artistically daring content.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea faces funding crisis
The future of Sydney's beloved 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibition at Bondi Beach is under threat as organisers announce a critical funding shortfall, putting the 2024 event in serious doubt.
Royal Shakespeare Company urges staff to take redundancy
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
Music Theatre Wales thrives despite 100% funding cuts
Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land
RSC Offers Voluntary Redundancy to All Staff Amid Funding Crisis
The Royal Shakespeare Company faces severe financial pressure as it invites voluntary redundancies following government arts funding reductions and rising operational costs.
UK Art Teachers Divided by Generational Teaching Methods
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.
World's Smallest Theatre Makes Community-Led Comeback
Discover the incredible story of The Smallest Theatre in the World in Criccieth, Wales. Saved from dereliction by a local community group, this magical 1960s time capsule has reopened with a bold new vision for the arts.
Britt Lower's Cryptic Emmy Speech Leaves Fans Baffled
Severance actress Britt Lower delivered one of the most enigmatic acceptance speeches at the Creative Arts Emmys, leaving viewers baffled with her mysterious message about 'the truth' while accepting Best Actress award.
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