Every time you walk down a street and toss a coin into the hat of some well-deserving busker, keep in mind that you are not only supporting the individual artist in their creative endeavors, but you’re also helping to keep alive the rich and long-lived British tradition of the patronage of the street performer. Truth be told we often take for granted the vast landscape that is the UK arts scene. Unaware of just how privileged modern audiences really are in our ability to access the arts on both a local and a global scale and how different the case was in our nations past.
Watch this space
British audiences across the economic spectrum have a wealth of great art and performance literally at their fingertips. And one of the more exciting cultural events bringing the arts to the masses is the upcoming National Theatre’s 'Watch This Space', which kicks into action on the 18th June. Arts Hub UK's Stephen Rhys talks to Festival Director Jonathan Holloway.
9 Jun 2004
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