Theatre news

Theatre technicians to get training

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:24 +0000

A training scheme is being launched for theatre technicians in the south-west.

Brown praises £13m skills academy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:57:36 +0000

The prime minister has lent his support to the newly-funded skills academy for people to train in performing arts.

Hodge admits theatre offer failed

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:34:26 +0000

The culture minister has admitted that the young person's theatre scheme had not run according to plan.

Young performers offered BBC grant

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:11:12 +0000

The BBC has launched its Performing Arts Fund to aid young talent.

Ballet is 'nation's favourite'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:56:22 +0000

Ballet has been voted as the nation's favourite dancing style, according to a new survey.

Fringe theatre appoints director

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:16:59 +0000

A north London fringe theatre has appointed its new artistic director.

New acting degree for Scots

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:44:11 +0000

Two Scottish universities have joined to provide a new BA Acting degree.

Olivier nominees celebrate

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:59 +0000

This year's Laurence Olivier Awards nominees gathered for a celebratory lunch this week.

QUAD invites artists to send work

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:43:16 +0000

An arts and film centre in Derby is calling on artists, photographers and performers to submit their works for display.

Equity: 75% West End stage infested

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:08:28 +0000

Many of London's theatres are infested with mice and rats, according to an Equity survey.

Wales' dancers tours small venues

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:44:10 +0000

The National Dance Company Wales is to tour smaller venues this coming season.

Rotherham development go-ahead

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:27:14 +0000

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has been given funding for its £7 million new development.

Arts centre project for Derbyshire

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:02:47 +0000

Work is underway for a new arts centre in Buxton, Derbyshire.

Arts festival secures funding

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:33:50 +0000

The Arts Council has provided funding for a group of eight arts festivals.

Theatre goes into administration

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:06:59 +0000

The Exeter Northcott has announced that it has gone into administration after years of money worries.

Dramatic jobs rise in the arts

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:03:24 +0000

The government is at full steam for creating thousands of jobs in the cultural sector, it has been announced.

Careers day at MOVE IT

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:14:19 +0000

There will be a careers day and exhibition stands for dance teachers at this year's MOVE IT event.

Young Dance Ambassadors scheme

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:47:24 +0000

The National Young Dance Ambassadors scheme has announced its first seven representatives.

Disabled services promoted

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:48:16 +0000

An Ipswich theatre is holding an open day for deaf and visually-impaired people.

Birmingham auditions for youths

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:50:11 +0000

Young talented performing arts students have the chance to work on the stage this summer.

Dance prize closes this week

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:26:58 +0000

Applicants for the Place Prize for Dance must enter by the end of the week.