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Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why
Performer Issam Al Ghussain is part of Cutting The Tightrope. Image: Ali Wright
Cressida Brown

Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why

Cressida Brown, director of Cutting the Tightrope, and playwrights from the new production speak out over political censorship in the theatre
Here's one they played earlier: Pre-recorded orchestras spell trouble for live performance
Music

Here's one they played earlier: Pre-recorded orchestras spell trouble for live performance

Why English National Opera relocating to Manchester will be more complicated than it looks
ENO Ally Pally
Music

Why English National Opera relocating to Manchester will be more complicated than it looks

Hints of Scrooge at the Arts Council of England
Music

Hints of Scrooge at the Arts Council of England

The arts overtake agriculture as a UK economic power – but cuts continue
Art

The arts overtake agriculture as a UK economic power – but cuts continue

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