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
July article – Primary School Poetry Club
Always keen to introduce young children to poetry, for some years I ran a Poetry Club for years 1 and 2 at the Primary School where I was a Governor. We met during lunchtime for approximately 25 minutes for each