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Oh look! Art at Oxford House in Bethnal Green
In her two year preparation for this week’s opening of the new oh!art centre at Oxford House in Bethnal Green,…
The arts in urban renaissance
This article outlines the essential contribution that the arts make to the renaissance of our urban centres. It is based…
Dancing in the face of adversity
As Russian President Vladimir Putin dined with Tony Blair and the Queen this week, a children's dance ensemble from the…
Secrets and success
Whether training with the notoriously daring Cuban circus performers, or collaborating with physical theatre expert Flick Ferdinando, the all-female acrobatic…
Friends in individuality
Wolfgang Stange, the founder and Artistic Director of Amici Dance Theatre Company, is no stranger to difficulty. In its early…
From Shoreham to Shedman
During Architecture Week 2002, John Davies and Jackie Wills both drew on their passion for certain types of buildings to…
Festivals take-off
It's summer and that means festival time is upon us! This weekend sees the launch of yet another batch, including…
New directions
Last year, Neil Butler's company UZ Events took over the running of the Bradford International Festival – and came under…
Creative Partnerships rolls out to 20 more regions
The government yesterday re-confirmed funding and roll-out plans for Arts Council England's Creative Partnerships scheme beyond its two-year pilot.
Moving 'Above and Beyond'
There's no doubt about it. The UK has a strong disability arts sector, with organisations like Graeae theatre and dance…