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At the heart of the performing arts is often the written word – be it an adapted novel or original play script – so it is imperative to encourage and develop a love of reading from an early age. I was thus intrigued by a recent request to support the

The Junior Theatre Festival, taking place 18 & 19 May 2024 at The ICC, Birmingham, brings together schools and youth groups from across the UK and Europe for a day of musical theatre mayhem. Join MTI for a day of jazz hands and spirit fingers, and yo

Linda Newbery was eight years old when she decided that she wanted to be a writer. “So, I wrote a lot – usually in secret because they told me at school that writing wasn’t a proper job” she says. “I was inspired by the books I loved. There was an ab

It isn’t often you find an organisation which is actively searching for more schools and disadvantaged children in order to fund theatre experience for those who would otherwise miss out. TheatreWorks! is a charity founded three years ago by Sharon L

Playground Proms is an excellent, if rare, example of something far-reaching and beneficial coming out of lockdown. “We wanted to do something, at a time when most arts events were off, so we started offering music performances to primary schools – o

Zach Opere-Onguende arrived at Chickenshed in 2017 when he was 18. “I wanted to study computer science and then I did a BA Hons degree in Inclusive Performing Arts” he says. “Shed”, as he calls it affectionately, turned out to be a life changer both

There’s a lot of handwringing in education. Of course, it’s underfunded and Ofsted is arguably not fit for purpose. Moreover, most readers of Ink Pellet are probably worried above the relentless promotion of STEM subjects at the expense of the arts –

90-minute online courses for teachers on Shakespeare’s plays. These webinars are designed to introduce teachers to our rehearsal room approaches to engage students with learning about Shakespeare. Join us for inspiration, and insight into the shows o

200 THEMES FOR DEVISING THEATRE WITH 11-18 YEAR – OLDS By Jason Hanlan Published by Methuen Drama Subtitled “a Drama Teacher’s Resource Book” this is a very practical and helpful support for any drama teacher in search of fresh, sparky ideas. And the

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