Nadia Nadarajah: Sign language in theatre should be art, not access
Via The Limping Chicken, The world’s most popular deaf blog! Lays eggs every weekday.
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Outdoor pursuits
The outdoor arts attract audiences that other artforms aren’t always able to. Jonathan Goodacre examines why.
Via Arts Professional.
The secret of theatre directing? Finding another job to pay for it
By Derek Bond, who will direct Jess and Joe Forever, part of the autumn 2016 house season.
Via The Guardian.
diary of a caravan producer
Heather Rose has spent the past few months organising one of the biggest events in the farnham maltings calendar – here she explains why it’s all been worthwhile. …More »
Can the promise of a gig lure music lovers to the theatre?
Singing along loudly, dancing till you sweat, whooping at the drop… this behaviour belongs at a gig or a club, not a theatre, surely?
Via The Stage.
Birmingham’s big problem
After being met by a sea of white faces at a recent industry event, Rebbecca Hemmings says it’s time for Birmingham’s arts sector to face up to its diversity crisis.
Via Arts Professional.
Theatre 2016: From underneath the pros arch
Rebecca Atkinson-Lord was among the speakers at Theatre 2016. Here, she explains why the weirdness of the conference’s format, and location in the old school commercial West End, made it “one of the best arguments for robust arts funding that I’ve seen in a really long time.”
Via Exeunt.
The digital experience
Technology is offering new ways for arts organisations to market their work and engage with audiences. Sofia Carobbio reveals some of the most effective.
Via Arts Professional.