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In celebration of International Womenâs Day on Monday 8
th March, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland is shining a light on just some of the many talented women who are working in the Arts in the region.
RoisÃn McDonough, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, commented,Â
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I am delighted to help celebrate IWD and in particular the many women artists that the Arts Council supports. Itâs anÂ
opportunity to remember just what the ARTS can do, how powerful the arts are in their ability to challenge, inspire and give women a voice. And importantly, the power of the arts to bring women and communities closer together across the world.
New boss at one of Derry s best known arts centres
Kevin Murphy appointed chief executive at the Playhouse
Kevin Murphy is the new chief executive of the Playhouse.
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Kevin Murphy has recently taken over the helm at the local arts centre.
The Playhouse said it was delighted to have a cultural leader and creative citizen lead the organisation into a new era of its theatre, education and engagement work.
Speaking about his appointment, Mr Murphy said: “In these complex and powerful times it is a privilege to lead a space and group of people so deeply rooted in the place Derry-Londonderry as well as being so centrally connected to global movements around art making, peacebuilding and social change.
Theatre companies including Cahoots NI have described how they’ve responded with creativity and business savvy to generate revenue during lockdowns.
But the amount does not nearly match the losses from festival fees and box office income, industry insiders said.
Around 90% of companies operating this time last year have moved to digital platforms and many are generating at least some income as well as developing new audiences, both locally and globally.
Cahoots NI, an independent company that produces theatre for young people, has attracted 5,000 viewers to its interactive shows, including its University of Wonder and Imagination.
But it has generated just 10% of its estimated £0.5m in lost revenue from cancelled shows and festivals over the last year.