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Arts for arts' and the nation's sake

25 July 2021

Another report shows that with government investment, the creative sector could lead economic recovery.

Joe's solo show for Salford

25 July 2021

Joe Henry is putting on a show at the Salford Arts Theatre as part of the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival.

Shlomo beats it back to The Lowry

25 July 2021

Beatboxer SK Shlomo is bringing his Beatbox Adventure For Kids to The Lowry, Salford.

Sun rises over Blackpool

25 July 2021

Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee was famed for discovering the pioneers of rock ’n’ roll.

Noir available in black and white

25 July 2021

Manchester’s Vertigo Theatre production Noir is on Stream Theatre from July 23.

Grand to be back!

25 July 2021

Blackpool Grand Theatre will begin to re-open from August 4.

Bushra backs return of gang plays

25 July 2021

Bushra Ahmed has become an ambassador for a play that shows the stark reality of becoming involved with gangs and guns.

Lion, Witch & Wardrobe for Salford

25 July 2021

The Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will run over the Christmas season at The Lowry in Salford.

Millions flocked to MIF21

25 July 2021

Almost three million people experienced the 2021 Manchester International Festival.

Musical story of The Osmonds

25 July 2021

The Osmonds: A New Musical will come to Manchester in August next year.

What's on in the Midlands

25 July 2021

Theatre productions in the Midlands for the week beginning Monday 26 July.

Serendipity discovers whether dance can change the world

25 July 2021

Serendipity is to release its 12th publication focusing on dance from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora, Creating Socially Engaged Art: Can Dance Change the World?

What's on in the North East

25 July 2021

Theatre productions in the North East in the week beginning Monday 26 July 2021.

Pandemic: "6,700 jobs lost" in the Midlands

23 July 2021

Creative industries in the West Midlands lost 3,600 jobs and £489 million during the pandemic, according to a report from the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England.

NI Opera announces its delayed return to live performances

23 July 2021

Northern Ireland Opera unveils a new era with its first live performances with audiences in 19 months.

The Newcastle Fringe arrives

23 July 2021

The Newcastle Fringe Festival, produced by Alphabetti Theatre and a team of local freelancers, takes place from 27 July to 7 August.

Jekyll and Hyde in Northumberland and Durham

22 July 2021

Northumberland Theatre Company (NTC) is taking its production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to Amble and Durham.

Angharad Jones to lead New Perspectives

21 July 2021

Angharad Jones is the new artistic director of East Midlands theatre company New Perspectives, replacing Jack McNamara who is moving to Newcastle’s Live Theatre.

The Empire strikes back!

21 July 2021

Sunderland Empire has announced details of its reopening.

Dance chance for young West Midlanders

21 July 2021

Young dancers aged between 16 and 30 from across the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to get involved in some of the biggest events of 2022.