The Latest Breaking News from Arts Council England

Vicky Featherstone to step down as artistic director of Royal Court

Featherstone is latest high-profile figure to leave a major theatre in recent months

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

Oldham Coliseum will go dark due to 100% Arts Council England funding cut

All events from late March cancelled at the theatre, which is in a priority location for the government’s Levelling Up fund

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Oldham Coliseum to cancel upcoming shows amid funding crisis

After being dropped from the Arts Council England portfolio the survival of the iconic venue is in doubt

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Glyndebourne cancels 2023 tour programme after funding cuts

Opera company lost more than half its funding after Arts Council England sought to divert money to underserved regions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023

Nadine Dorries hits out at Arts Council England over cuts to opera funding

The former culture secretary said the arms-length body was trying to reverse levelling up.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Watch a trailer for Echoes of the North, a new film about life as it was 100 years ago

Echoes of the North combines archive footage with a stunning soundtrack to take viewers on an emotional journey back in time

Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022

ENO needs London home, opera star says amid rumours of a rethink on funding cut

Sir John Tomlinson wades into row over cut to English National Opera’s grant as signs indicate Arts Council may review decision

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

Cultural coverage needs levelling up to support regional theatre

Letters: Theatre companies outside London aren’t getting the attention they deserve, says Julia Sowerbutts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

The Guardian view on cuts in theatre funding: a threat to playwriting

Editorial: In an industry drained of state support, who will dare to take a risk on new plays? The loss will be felt not only in London, but across the country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Transferring arts funding from London to the regions can be life-changing

Letter: Graham Young of Northern Heartlands says that new funding for his organisation will help many in ex-mining and remote rural communities

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022