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Julie Hesmondhalgh
ACTOR Julie Hesmondhalgh has called for a sit-in at a historic theatre to prevent its closure.
The Arts Council of England (ACE) has withdrawn funding for the 130-year-old Coliseum Theatre in Oldham in Greater Manchester, reputed to be the birthplace of pantomime.
Performing arts union Equity is campaigning against the decision, but the Coliseum faces closure on March 31 with the loss of 70 jobs and a source of work for hundreds of actors.
As fossil fuels have had their day, JOSIE MIZEN makes it clear that it is now the government’s responsibility to initiate the transition to alternative employment in a manner that is organised, efficient and effective
ANN HENDERSON on the exciting programme planned for this summer’s festival in the Scottish capital
Sisters came together last weekend for the landmark launch of a new women’s group. ROS SITWELL reports
ROS SITWELL reports from the Morning Star conference on ‘Race, Sex and Class Liberation’ last weekend