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.
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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.
How do we measure risk?
Matt Trueman looks at how risk in theatre is always relative.
Via What’sOnStage.
Five steps to engage and energise arts company staff
Connecting with staff around a coherent brand strategy can improve happiness, productivity and collaboration.
Herding sheep: why London theatre critics really need to get out more
Budget cuts, rising travel costs – it’s tough for critics to get to plays in remote areas but let’s not bolster the idea that regional theatre cannot compete.
Via The Guardian
Susan Elkin: Drama schools should teach actors how to tour
Touring is a key part of an actor’s life. Everyone does it at some time, whether it’s a first job theatre-in-education tour or a national week by week tour with a big show in prestigious venues. And it’s very different from being in a run at a fixed venue. So why don’t more drama schools devote time to preparing students for touring, whether it’s one-nighters, short runs in different places or something in between?