London’s dominance of UK theatre is growing, says report
Via The Stage.
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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?
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Name: Caz Slota Role: Marketing Manager Organisation: Norwich Playhouse 1. So, Caz, can you tell us a bit about what you do, and what you enjoy …More »
Insight tools for touring companies
Touring companies have trailed behind venues in their access to meaningful audience data, but new insight tools are now benefiting touring companies and venues alike.
Calais refugee camp theatre stages a double encore
The makeshift stage on which A-list stars entertained migrants in Calais is now to be rebuilt in two locations, vow the two young British playwrights behind the scheme.
Via The Guardian
In theatre, amateur is not a dirty word
In the RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Play for the Nation, amateur actors feature alongside their professional peers: innovative theatre often has community involvement at its heart.
Via The Guardian