The Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama Annual General Meeting Saturday 13th February 2021 Venue: to be advised – due to Covid-19 arrangements in place at present it is possible this may need to be a digital/virtual event. The
Theatre Performances
The Living Newspaper at The Royal Court, London from 12 November to 19 December (socially distanced performances). Mozart’s Requiem to be staged by English National Opera at The London Coliseum, 6 and 7 November (social distancing measures in place). C P Taylor’s Good
Government guidance – Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out of school settings during coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protective-measures-for-holiday-or-after-school-clubs-and-other-out-of-school-settings-for-children-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/protective-measures-for-out-of-school-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak#consider-group
Government Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme
Performing arts – Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance – GOV.UK
For the latest Government guidance, clink on the link below: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/performing-arts
RONA LAURIE
It is with sadness that I am writing to let members of STSD know that on 2nd August one of our most distinguished members, Rona Laurie, died, aged 103. Many people will remember Rona – she started her career as
Book review – The Jungle Book by Jessica Swale
Music by Joe Stilgoe. From the stories by Rudyard Kipling. Nick Hern Books 2019 ISBN: 9781848429253 This is a lively adaptation which I would have loved to have seen in performance! I am sure it plays well and better than
Government guidance for opening schools
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools
Obituaries
We are sad to announce the death of one of our former Regional Representatives Margaret Greig. For many years she was our representative in the East & West Sussex region, and also served three terms on the Society Council from
Book Review – Victoria’s Knickers
VICTORIA’S KNICKERS by Josh Azouz Published by Nick Herne Books 2018 ISBN – 978-1-84842-816-4 The title suggests humour, and this is born out as you get into the play and realise that the Victoria of the title is actually Queen