Ink Pellet

Ink Pellet is the only arts magazine for teachers. Published (since 1998) six times a year to coincide with the start of each new school term, Ink Pellet aims to keep English and Drama teachers updated on the latest news and views from the worlds of theatre, arts, dance and literature. Informative features assist in organising theatre and gallery trips, lesson planning, advice for school drama productions and for students looking to further their studies in the arts. Ink Pellet brings together interviews with the very best authors, directors, producers and artistes, showcases the most talked about exhibitions and includes a comprehensive What’s On section, plus theatre and book reviews, written by our growing band of teacher-reviewers.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Ink Pellet

THE INBOX

A Fifteen-Year Intermission • Darren Raymond is artistic director of Intermission a theatre company which works with vulnerable young people in London. Susan Elkin met him

Literary Revolution • Zahara Chowdhury, founder and editor of the podcast and blog School Should Be, works with schools on how to create inclusive and equitable cultures. As a panellist at the recent Bloomsbury (Incomplete) Lit in Colour Play List launch event, she hopes this diverse selection will ensure a change of mindsets.

Chickenshed’s 50th year • Millions cheered them on. Earlier this year young people from Chickenshed Theatre did so well on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent that they came within a hairsbreadth of being finalists. It was a glittering and glitzy start to the company’s 50th year – and a stupendous achievement.

Theatre for Every Child • The Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre have launched the Theatre for Every Child campaign calling for the UK government to fund theatre visits for every child before they leave school.

Shape Shifting • On a recent trip to New York, Grham Hooper visited the Lousie Nevelson collection at the Whitney Museum and found it juxtaposed to a similar display at Tate Modern.

The Booker Prize • I have long argued that teachers should be seen to love doing whatever it is they’re teaching. It’s powerful role modelling if students know their PE teacher plays in a football team or that the head of music is part of a jazz band. By the same logic it’s crucial that the English teacher presents as a bookworm.

Workshops, Courses, Auditions & Events • A selection of courses, CPD training, auditions and forthcoming productions. To be included in future issues, please email john@inkpellet.co.uk The deadline for the next issue is 10th January 2024.

THEATRE REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

John Rankin • John Rankin manages Bridewell Theatre, part of the St Bride Foundation in the City of London just off Fleet Street. It accommodates many incoming amateur shows and a few professional ones. Susan Elkin chatted to him there.

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