Open to young people aged 11-17, The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2009 launches at the Sage Gateshead, 3rd March. Time to get writing! The Poetry Society is proud to announce the […]
Slumdog Millionaire was the biggest winner at this year’s BAFTAs, with the movie winning a total of seven awards. These included best film, best director for Danny Boyle and best adapted screenplay for Simon Beaufoy, […]
The idea of a Shakespeare hall of fame is outdated, says Michael Billington. Modern theatre demands actors who are prepared to share the spotlight. Nothing stimulates debate like the Bard. Somewhat contentiously, Shakespearean performances […]
A primary school teacher has been sacked after it emerged he showed the film Shakespeare in Love, containing sex scenes and nudity, to pupils as young as seven. Drama teacher Robert Stringer was escorted […]
Film star Christian Bale has called a US radio station to apologise for a tirade which was leaked onto the internet, calling it “inexcusable”. The actor spoke to Los Angeles-based station KROQ, and admitted that […]
Rye MP Michael Foster is encouraging young people in the area to take advantage of a Government scheme which is offering thousands of free theatre tickets. The scheme, launched this month, means those under 26 […]
A DRAMA school is set to open in Derby later this year with students promised tutoring from professionals boasting West End credentials. Live entertainment producer Oceantide Entertainments is opening the school, called Young Persons Theatre […]
Joseph Fiennes surprised children at a Devon secondary school by popping in to take a drama class. The Shakespeare In Love actor lead a workshop on Romeo And Juliet for 35 teenagers at Shebbear College, […]
Consider yourself a budding director? Think you can out-think the greats? Prepared to use nowt but ingenuity, your mobile phone or a DV camera? Ready to re-make, any film of your choice in one minute? […]
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