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.

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Solo Shakespeare • Mark Lockyer is an actor with a long track record, especially in Shakespeare and including both National Theatre and RSC. His new show, a one-man version of Hamlet, will tour in 2025. Susan Elkin met him.

Lit in Colour • Bloomsbury welcomed over 200 playwrights, publishers, exam boards, theatre makers, teachers and students, plus our own Susan Elkin, to watch live drama performances and inspiring on-stage discussions from the latest additions to the (Incomplete) Lit in Colour Play List.

Revolutionising Training • It’s been a few years since IP last visited Fourth Monkey drama school, so Susan Elkin paid a visit to their north London base to learn more.

RSC Outreach • Next year, the RSC will reach into more schools and communities across the country than ever before. Below, the RSC’s Director of Creative Learning and Engagement, Jacqui O’Hanlon, expands.

BETTER EDUCATION • Susan Elkin reflects on the latest reforms being considered to the English curriculum and notes that changes seem rather familiar.

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 5th January 2025

THEATRE REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

Jeni Whittaker • Jeni Whittaker is a drama teacher, prolific writer of drama resources, former chief examiner for A Level drama and deliverer of workshops nationwide. She is also a published novelist.

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