Unfortunately when it comes to the ‘School Play’ only a limited number of pupils can take part, so when it came to arranging a public performance to play to peers and parents, I always tried to make sure that every
Book recommendation for socially distanced on online teaching
Lockdown 3 is hopefully coming to an end but many teachers are still teaching online. This book has been recommended by several members and more information is available by clicking on the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drama-Menu-Distance-Socially-Distanced/dp/1848429797/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38IY4METFGCPM&dchild=1&keywords=drama+menu+at+a+distance&qid=1615544828&sprefix=drama+menu+a%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-1
February article – The Challenges of Digital Examinations
Some hints for candidates: Check all paperwork and requirements, for instance for sending copies of your texts. Make sure your copies are complete and fulfil requirements, e.g. photocopies of the original published work, not hand-written or typed, and that they
January article – Examining in Covid times by Yvonne Craven
After many phone calls, re-reading the new policies sent by my examining board and armed with laminated signs, blu-tac, antibacterial spray, mask and visor, I set off for north London one day last July. I was surprised at how nervous
Campaign for Europe-wide visa-free permits for artists post-Brexit
For more information and to sign the petition, click on the link below. https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/artists-support-petition-europe-wide-visa_53101.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1january2021
The Original Pronunciation of Shakespeare’s Writing
Dr David Barrett presents some fascinating insights on Elizabethan pronunciation. I was always interested in the development of the English language and initially decided I would like to learn Old English in order to help me understand where our language
Three-tier lockdown system in theatres
What does it mean for theatres? https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/government-tier-lockdown-theatres_52571.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13october2020
National Theatre Help for Teachers
The National Theatre has extended access to its collection for teachers Free access at home for UK state school students and teachers to the National Theatre Collection has been extended for the next academic year in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing, giving
Theatre Performances
Sky Arts: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/national-theatres-twelfth-night-royal-ballet-and-m_53468.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2March2021 Sky Freeview: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/miss-saigon-phantom-opera-freeview-sky-arts_53367.html?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16february2021 Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art available to download and watch for £10 until 28 February 2021 https://originaltheatreonline.com/productions/7/the-habit-of-art The Play That Goes Wrong will reopen in the West End at the Duchess Theatre with a socially distanced audience
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