CIC vs Charity, Meta Glasses & AI for Writers

Welcome back to Pain in the Arts, the weekly podcast exploring the arts and creative sector in Wales — hosted by broadcaster Chris J Birch and artist‑writer‑editor Jak Rhys Birch.This week we’re talking:🕹️ Cult VR — Under the Dome  • Our first visit to Wales’ immersive dome• Pink Floyd visuals, tech, families and experience culture• Why VR venues are becoming part of the arts ecosystem🎨 Art Market — Laundry Quarter Creativity  • A new indie space in Canton/Pontcanna• Makers, prints, ceramics, textiles• Approachable, non‑pretentious gallery culture🧗 Rock Climbing & Summer Walks  • Boulders on Newport Road• 10K walks, pedal‑power cycling, Penarth bookshops• How movement is shaping our creative summer🎭 Beauty & the Beast Panto Interview  • Jo Osmond returns to the New Theatre• A brand‑new villain character• Backstage tours coming soon🎙️ Q&A This Week  1️⃣ CIC vs Charity vs Limited Company — what should new theatre founders choose?  2️⃣ Should venues ban Meta glasses to protect privacy and IP?  3️⃣ Is AI coming for writers after Take a Break switched to AI stories?Warm, witty, and rooted in Welsh creativity — this episode is essential listening.Support the show