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

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THE INBOX

Operatic Dynamo • John Savournin, 39, is the co-founder and artistic director of Charles Court Opera as well as enjoying a busy freelance life as singer and director. Susan Elkin caught up with him between a rehearsal and a performance at Opera Holland Park.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School • Originally founded by Laurence Olivier as an adjunct to Bristol Old Vic, the theatre school has been an independent organisation since 1989. Director of Drama, Ali de Souza spoke to Susan Elkin.

Cadogan Hall • Adam McGinlay is Managing Director at Cadogan Hall. Susan Elkin spoke to him about the venue’s forthcoming Zurich International Orchestra Series.

TAKE IT AS READ! • Susan Elkin peaks into Take it As Read, a new, personalised book-finding service for parents, teachers, and librarians.

National Drama Kitemark • National Drama has been granted kitemark accreditation by the Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) which entitles it to display CfSA badging and will help to ensure that its voice is heard even more strongly than before.

Picasso: printmaker • New exhibition will showcase the printmaking career of one of the world’s most renowned artists.

Yes, we must teach handwriting • Is handwriting now redundant or an important life skill? Susan Elkin advocates for the latter.

Workshops, Courses, Auditions & Events • A selection of courses, CPD training, auditions, exhibitions and forthcoming productions. To be included in future issues, please email john@inkpellet.co.uk The deadline for the next issue is 30th October 2024

THEATRE REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

James Hyland • Actor and playwright James Hyland founded Brother Wolf Productions sixteen years ago. It specialises in tangential reworkings of classic novels. Susan Elkin met him.

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