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New fundraising campaign launched to bring full time repertory London
There are plans for a full-time repertory theatre to be set-up in London which would train and support actors allowingRead More -
RSC’s touring and education partnership branches out to new regions
April 2012 will see the Royal Shakespeare Company work with five new theatres as part of their touring and educationRead More -
BETT 2012
Teaching Drama visited BETT yesterday. We saw a lot of interesting technology that had fantastic interactive elements, such as aRead More -
Olivier awards search for general public judge
The judges of the Olivier awards will be accompanied by a new addition in 2013. Joining the three professionals onRead More -
UCAS give top tips for writing a personal statement
UCAS have released their top tips for writing a personal statement. The advice comes as the application deadline to applyRead More -
TMA to help support local authorities
A new scheme has been launched by the Theatrical Management Association (TMA) to help local authorities sustain theatre provisions. TMA will provide advice onRead More -
Finsbury Park Theatre against the clock for funding
Park Theatre have been given the opportunity to have one floor of its new complex in Finsbury transformed into a studioRead More -
TheatreCraft 2011: Beyond the stage
TheatreCraft: Beyond the stage is an event that offers workshops, one-to-one career advice and an exhibition, informing visitors about theRead More -
NAYT cuts jobs due to loss of funding
The National Association of Youth Theatres (NAYT) has had to make job cuts in order to stay in business. All butRead More -
New UCAS blog for prospective students
UCAS are hosting a series of applicants blogs on their website. They follow students’ journeys into higher education. A cross-section of young peopleRead More -
Leicester Curve launches apprenticeship scheme
Leicester Curve has been awarded £240,000 to launch a three-year apprenticeship scheme. The Paul Hamlyn foundation and Esmee Fairbairn foundation donated money toRead More -
Drama school students face 15% cut in higher education places
The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama (CDD) has warned applicants could face a cut of 15% in students accepted onto drama school courses,Read More -
Student finance day 2012 launches
Today saw the launch of student finance day, offering support, advice and information for students applying to university. Supported byRead More -
An infinite budget
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that he will donate £3.5 million to Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd). The money will beRead More -
Theatre Awards UK 2011
Yesterday saw the Theatrical Management Association’s 2011 Theatre Awards UK take place at the Banqueting House, Whitehall. The awards, whichRead More -
Drama education legend Dorothy Heathcote dies
We’re very sorry to have learnt that Dorothy Heathcote has died at the age of 85. She passed away onRead More -
New online resource to aid teachers in engaging students
Ch-arted is an online resource encouraging cross-curricular activities. The project, developed by The Customs House, launched at the end ofRead More -
Arts council concerns for future audiences
The arts sector has been warned that it cannot rely on ‘traditional culture vultures’ to make up their future audiences.Read More -
Lloyd Webber classics set to hit school stages across the UK
It has been announced that schools in the UK and Ireland will be allowed to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s WestRead More -
Plays for this term
The Guardian has recommended productions of set texts for schools this term: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/oct/03/school-groups-theatre-productions?INTCMP=SRCH Among them are; an adaptation of AnimalRead More
