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.
Industry Insight
When Troy Fairclough and his sister-in-law decided to stage a one-woman show about jazz legend Billie Holiday, there were challenges to face, along with a tight budget. He recalled the process.
Creative Voices
Creative employers and teachers in Northern Ireland shared their views on how Creative Choices events can help to inspire and support young people to develop creative careers.
Creative Voices
Misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are common, but disability-led arts organisation Shape are working to break these down. They spoke to creative employers about their experiences.
Industry Insight
Paul Alborough performs as Professor Elemental, a steampunk and 'chap hop' performer. He describes leaving full-time work to pursue his creative career, with advice for performers on developing a niche.
Industry Insight
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.
Industry Insight
After discovering the recorder at school, Arun Ghosh became a jazz clarinettist, theatre composer, and music teacher. He spoke about his career, and the challenge of earning a living from several jobs.
Industry Insight
Three education practitioners from Shakespeare's Globe, Chatsworth House and Derry Tower Museum spoke about their career journeys, and why an arts organisation's education department is a valuable asset.
Creative Voices
Judith Knight founded Artsadmin, which supports and promotes a variety of arts projects. She asked whether there is enough support for older artists in the creative industries.
Creative Voices
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.
Responsible for suspending production equipment
Animate and manipulate puppets
Working in cinemas, theatres and concert halls
Dance teachers educate and instruct dance
The composition of the movement of people
Responsible for the visual aspects of institutions
Behind scenes support staff for a production
Working to entertain a live audience
Working in theatres or in workshops
Responsible for the audiences safety
