Shining the Spotlight on Great Contemporary Female Playwrights
We continue to commemorate Women’s History Month with a celebration of some brilliant contemporary female playwrights! Who else would you add to this list?
10 Empowering Musical Theatre Songs Written by Women for Women
As we move towards International Women's Day (March 8th....note it down folks!), we're taking a look at the work of some incredible women who broke through the male-dominated world of musical theatre writing. So get ready to delve deep into these brilliant songs written by women for women.
Casting Expectations: When your body is (not) the problem
As Women's History Month continues, today we're looking at casting expectations and the pressure to conform to society's and media's standards of beauty.
Awesome Female Playwrights in the Public Domain
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are turning the clock back and shining the spotlight on some awesome female playwrights from bygone eras. Enjoy!
Shuffle Along: How a Revolutionary Musical Became a Part of African-American History
Our first post of Black History Month shines the spotlight on Shuffle Along, the revolutionary musical that was a surprise hit on Broadway in 1921 and changed the future of musical theatre forever.
Goal-setting and Goal-shifting for Artists
How are those New Year's Resolutions going? If they disappeared rather quickly, take a look at this blog post about goal-setting, and goal-shifting, for artists.
Stage Combat: A Beginner's Guide
Effective stage combat can be a daunting prospect for any actor. Our latest blog post offers an introduction on how best to serve the fight director and the play in moments of physical combat.
Playwright Chronicles: A Short Guide to the Short Play
If you're interested in dabbling in playwriting, a short play might be a great way in. Let's take a look at how to get started!
When Your Day Job Isn't Your Dream Job...
It's a well known fact that a lot of actors simply don't make the big time. But how do you reconcile yourself to this uncomfortable fact? Here, we take a look at why it's not the end of the world if your day job isn't your dream job!
Introducing: The Tudor Queens Trilogy
Everyone loves a juicy period drama, with the gorgeous costumes, beautiful settings, and the stories of love prevailing over the tight social codes. Written in the 1830's, Donizetti's Tudor Queens Trilogy looks back at English Tudor history, with stories of romance, drama, and intrigue.
Getting to Grips with Brecht
The work of Bertolt Brecht has inspired generations of modern theatre-makers, but who was he and why was his vision so revolutionary? Let's find out!
Theatre Games and Warm-Ups
Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!