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

Adapting with Pride • Isobel McArthur wrote, appears in, and co-directs Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) which is running at the Criterion Theatre in London. Susan Elkin met her.

The Washing Line • Chickenshed’s new spring show, The Washing Line, opens in March and explores the world of cults, through the story of Jim Jones and The People’s Temple, its ideals and aims and, ultimately, its horrific end. “We were looking for a better world. We found a nightmare”

Fully Rounded • Forty years since its inception, Susan Elkin pays a visit to the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London to find out how this successful establishment is evolving.

Tenacity Wins Through • Mark Farrelly is an actor with four solo shows under his belt. He tours them continually, sometimes concurrently. Susan Elkin talks to him about his life and career to date.

Not to be missed • A dozen not-to-be missed exhibitions around the country this coming year selected by Graham Hooper.

Diversity = Inclusivity • Susan Elkin makes a case that cultural diversity should not be at the expense of inclusivity.

NINA: A STORY OF NINA SIMONE

TRIPWRECKED

THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES

Beethoven – British Library until 24 April

Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett – Menier Chocolate Factory

Measure for Measure – Sam Wannamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe

Isabel Adomakoh Young • Isabel Adomakoh Young, 28, describes herself as a queer actor, and writer of English and Ghanaian origins with a determination for social change. She played Juliet (Black British Theatre Awards lead actress winner) in Open Air Theatre Regent Park’s Romeo and Juliet in summer 2021. Susan Elkin spoke to her.

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