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

Crime Master • William Shaw is a Brighton-based crime and thriller writer with a background in music journalism. Susan Elkin spoke to him.

RSC and Representation • Next month, Tanika Gupta’s The Empress returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) a decade after it premièred at the Swan Theatre. The show’s revival comes, in part, as a result of the Lit in Colour campaign and young people, including the RSC’s Youth Advisory Board, pushing for better representation amongst the writers and playwrights studied in school. But, says Jacqui O’Hanlon, Director of Learning and National Partnerships at the RSC, this is only one part of the solution.

Shakespeare 4 Kidz • Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Susan Elkin chats with S4K founder, Julian Chenery about their latest venture to make the arts accessible to young people.

BookTastic • For ten years BookTastic, the Bedfordshire project founded by Rachael Rogan, has run an annual festival whose aim is to instil a love of reading in all children, regardless of background, focusing on schools in areas of high deprivation. Susan Elkin spoke to her.

Oh! What A Lovely War • Blackeyed Theatre’s revival of this iconic play on the current syllabuses marks its 60th anniversary. Susan Elkin chatted to its director, Nicky Allpress.

Style Fashionista • Graham Hooper finds inspiration and appreciation by examining the early textile designs of Andy Warhol.

People who read books know things • Susan Elkin champions teachers to encourage a love of reading as imperative for students.

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 31st August 2023.

BOOK REVIEW

THEATRE REVIEW

Adam Nichols • Adam Nichols is artistic director of OVO Theatre which he founded in St Albans in 2003. Susan Elkin chatted to him.