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(Original post at Decode Magazine)
Leading figures in the creative industries have called for greater use of virtual reality (VR) technology in every sector, from theatre to the preservation of ancient ruins.
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If I had a pound for every think-piece I’ve read about how bad slam poetry is, I’d be more financially secure than your average performance poet.
(Original post at The National Student)
With her deadpan and downbeat take on the world, rising comedy star Twayna Mayne is bringing her debut hour Black Girl to the Edinburgh Festival this August. A former nominee for Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, Twayna’s highly anticipated new show discusses race, gender, and being taken into care aged three. We spoke to Twayna about comedy, campaigning, and Coronation Street.
(Original post at The Boar)
Tristram Hunt, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent, has resigned in order to become Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum. The former shadow education secretary was a surprise appointment, as Hunt has no experience running an organisation of such size, despite a strong background in patronage for the arts.
Continue reading “The Art of the Deal: Tristram Hunt resigns”
(Original post at The Boar)
The future of diversity charity Creative Access is in jeopardy, after the Department of Education announced a £2 million cut to funding for the BAME internship scheme.
Continue reading “Government slashes funding for Creative Access”
Bethan Ackerley 