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New Makar, future of musical theatre, arts funding in Scotland

Kirsty Wark speaks to Scotland's new Makar (National Poet), Peter Mackay, and discusses new initiatives to boost musical theatre. Plus Jacob Rees-Mogg on his TV series.

Scotland's new Makar (National Poet) Peter Mackay, whose appointment was announced this week, talks about how he intends to shape the role over the next three years.

Elizabeth Newman of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Jon Gilchrist of Birmingham Hippodrome discuss new initiatives to boost the production of musical theatre around the UK.

Plus Jacob Rees-Mogg on his reality TV series Meet the Rees-Moggs.

And as the Scottish Budget is delivered, will arts organisations finally get some clarity on their funding?

Presenter: Kirsty Wark
Producer: Mark Crossan

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42 minutes

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  • Wed 4 Dec 2024 19:15

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