Drama Direct’s Inset Leader John Baxter and fellow practitioners Valerie Bolton and Robert Souslby-Smith, enjoyed a most exciting and rewarding day at Redby Primary School. All delegates were highly enthusiastic and complimentary about the work undertaken by Drama Direct, agreeing that this had been a most worthwhile Inset. A number of delegates admitted that after…
DRAMA DIRECT INSET @ REDBY PRIMARY SCHOOL – 25th September 2009
DRAMA DIRECT is pleased to announce the presentation of a one day INSET at REDBY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, on 25th September 2009. This day will consist of three separate workshops each of one hour and fifteen minutes in duration. All delegates will partake of each workshop in turn during the day.The workshop themes…
Feedback from Mayflower Theatre Intensive Acting Masterclass
“I thought it was an amazing day, learnt a lot, especially about myself” – Jade Wickenden “Just the most amazing, informative, friendly day – just brilliantly organised and delivered – thank you so much!” – Sarah Evans “A most enjoyable and valuable day. Thank you for including us ‘older ones’! So many summer workshops and…
Southern Daily Echo Article – 3rd Aug 2009 AUGUST 4 – MAYFLOWER THEATRE, SOUTHAMPTON Intensive Acting Skills Masterclass with Mark McGann Tue 4 August 2009 10.30am – 5.30pmThe Station, Station Road, Chandlers FordRecommended age: 16+Price: £100. Limited availability This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are serious about acting. Mark’s wide experience of working…
The Cauld Lad of Hylton Castle
Mark and two fellow Drama Direct practitioners, John Baxter (Theatre) and Ed Thomas (Film) have just returned from a wonderful week producing a brand new play, ‘The Cauld lad of Hylton Castle’ with thirty students ranging from 10-15 years of age at Monkwearmouth School, Sunderland. The project was at the invitation of Community Arts Officer,…
PRESS RELEASE – NEW DRAMA DIRECT PROJECT JULY 2009 – THE CAULD LAD OF HYLTON
AN INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED actor and director is helping a group of budding young Wearside actors star in their own ghostly drama. Mark McGann, one of the famous McGann acting family, is coming to Sunderland this month to work with pupils from seven of the city’s schools. More than 30 youngsters aged 10 to 15 will be…
Active Approaches to BLOOD BROTHERS
A KS 3 & 4 ENGLISH & DRAMA TEACHERS INSET PARK INN HOTEL, RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON 30th January 2009 DELEGATES: Rachel Rhodes – Sandwich Technology School Rory O’Neill – The Kingswood School Zoe Newsum – Frederick Gough School Julia Martin – Farlington School Claire Hodge – Greenshaw High School Nicola Tully – East Bergholt High…
Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may remember; Involve me and I’ll understand. Chinese proverb.