Performing Arts
Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s UK diaspora
MacGowan gave visibility to the second-generation Irish in England, says Dr Sean Campbell.
So you want my arts job: physical comedy and clown teacher
Drawing from over 20 years' experience, Clare Bartholomew divulges what it means to be a physical comedy and clown teacher.
Take us as we are – empowering neurodivergent and disabled experiences in the arts
The arts industry has a long way to go in accommodating creatives and audiences who do not conform to dominant,…
Setting in motion: what Ireland’s basic income pilot could mean
The success of the national campaign that established Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme offers a range of…
So you want my arts job: Art Teacher, Costume and Jewellery Designer
Anna Kolusniewski runs a successful business teaching art classes for children and adults, while also creating stunning wearable pieces on…
Entering theatre at different life stages – taking another path
Some arts practitioners follow a straight line into their chosen profession. Others take a more circuitous path. Moving from the…
Shifting the dial on pregnant dancers on stage
It wasn’t long ago that pregnancy could signal the end of a dancer’s career. Thankfully, things have changed, with companies…
Activists will tell you that trans roles should go to trans actors – I disagree
When a certain children's author is played by a trans performer and a trans character is played by a cis…
So you want my arts job: Drama Therapist
Drama therapist Anne Gollan creates safe environments for play and storytelling with both children and adults.
How ‘mental health’ has been reimagined in the workplace
Good mental health in the arts won’t happen until we see people with lived experienced enabled and included as leaders…