Careers in Arts Management

Working in theatre education

Young people with special needs are offered a route in to the theatre experience. (Image: Alex Rumford)

Susan Whiddington is the Director of Mousetrap Theatre Projects, which helps young people to access and engage with live theatre. She talks about the programmes she runs, as well as how she got into a career in theatre education.

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Working in opera management

Isabel Murphy used her passion for opera after university to help artists, members and staff prepare for tours. She spoke about her career and how she shaped Welsh National Opera's artistic direction.

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Tony Hall: the creative economy

Tony Hall has been Chief Executive of BBC News and the Royal Opera House, and has been appointed Director General of the BBC. He spoke about his career path and the importance of developing skills in the arts.

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Director of The Sage Gateshead

Anthony Sargent is General Director of the prestigious music and performance centre The Sage Gateshead. He spoke about his career journey, and gave 4 pieces of advice for others working in the arts.

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Theatre education practitioner

Alice Barclay is a Globe Education Practitioner. She spoke about her role at the theatre, her career journey so far and gives three tips for others looking to get into the industry.

Develop Your Career

How creative mentoring works

Amy Vaughan was theatre manager of The Junction, Cambridge when Caroline Felton joined as interim CEO. They both spoke about how their mentoring relationship works, and the benefits to them.

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Get income from arts venues

Lucy Povey is an experienced events manager and venue consultant. She works with venues to help them reach their potential by maximising income from the hire of their event spaces.

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Running a creative event

Maya Levy is an actor, singer-songwriter and pianist. She is also artistic director of the Open Arts Café evenings, where artists present original work to a supportive audience.

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Managing front-of-house

Britannia Morton is Director of Visitor Services and Estates at Sadler's Wells. The department manages front-of-house, maintenance, security, health and safety, events and catering.

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Advice for business survival

Three leaders in the creative sector shared their thoughts about recession, with advice on how to run a business in a grim financial climate.