Sadler’s Wells appoints Britannia Morton as joint-CEO
Britannia Morton has been appointed the first female CEO of Sadler’s Wells since its founder, Lilian Baylis.
UK theatre lights dimmed for Kenwright
Theatres across the UK are to dim their lights this evening in tribute to the producer Bill Kenwright, who has died aged 78.
National Galleries of Scotland get first female chief
The new director-general of the National Galleries of Scotland is to be Anne Lyden, currently co-director of collections and research at the galleries.
PATRICK KELLY 1955-2023
Patrick Kelly, the co-founder and co-editor of Arts Industry, has died. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
Queen’s last photo is Picture of the Year – the image you chose
The last images to be taken of Queen Elizabeth before her death last September is the first IMAGO Photograph of the Year.
Merriman to head English Heritage
Nick Merriman, director of the award-winning Horniman Museum in South London, is to be the next CEO of English Heritage.
ENO’s music director quits over cuts
Martyn Brabbins has resigned as music director of English National Opera in protest at swingeing cuts to the orchestra and chorus.
ACE launches freelance survey
Arts Council England has begun a survey of freelancers in the cultural sector to gauge the level of support that is needed.
Amit Sharma to head Kiln
Amit Sharma, currently associate director at the Kiln Theatre in Kilburn, is to replace Indhu Rubasingham as the theatre’s artistic director and CEO.
Lottery’s £200m places plan
A £200m scheme to “unlock” local heritage has been launched by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NHLF).
