Get an insight into hotly discussed issues in theatre and dance and hear from some of the inspiring people we work with – plus our latest opportunities
Surveillance culture, Big Data and video scenography. Andrew Westerside of Proto-type Theater and Simon Wainwright of imitating the dog explain thow technology influences the stories they tell
Do new artists get more opportunities, or are they at risk of being exploited? Should the performing arts industry find more ways to nurture talent? As Incoming Festival kicks off, Eleanor Turney explores the scene for emerging artists in the UK
Where do artists’ ideas come from? Can art really create change? In Between Time 2017 artists Tim Etchells and Martin O’Brien discuss performance, politics and zombies
Is punk relevant for UK performance makers in their 20s and 30s? How does this generation view DIY practices and their relationship to technology, race and class? In the second of our two features on punk and performance, Hannah Nicklin speaks to Rachael Clerke and Selina Thompson – both of whom appear at In Between Time 2017 – and to genre-fluid performers Action Hero
As The Yard’s NOW17 festival opens, we speak to Jay Miller, Artistic Director of the pioneering east London venue, about his support for artists, strong links with the local community and his concerns for the future of London
Jo Clifford, the UK’s most well-known trans playwright, visited Brazil with her moving, controversial show about Jesus, love and transphobia. As a Brazilian production of her play launches at Outburst 2016, she blogs about facing her fears and bonding with another country
Outburst has grown from a small grassroots event into an acclaimed international festival. Monica B. Pearl explores how its links with the Americas are challenging prejudice and developing artists – with this year’s programme including digital commissions and new work from Brazil and the Caribbean
When should artists take work to the Edinburgh Fringe? And, when shouldn’t they? What are the alternatives? Artists such as Action Hero and experts including the Fringe itself share their advice
What are the big issues in disability arts right now? Catch up on coverage from us and others exploring the conversations at Unlimited Festivals 2016 and profiling the festival artists
Unlimited Festival artist Kaite O’Reilly has just published a new collection of plays for atypical actors. She tells us about the time she lay in front of a bus during a demonstration and explains why we need to push for cultural change
