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,…

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.

“Lucy has low self esteem and confidence when speaking in large groups, to see her performing on stage and enjoying a subject such as this, is incredible. We are so proud of her and amazed at the work Drama Direct has done.” Mrs Whymark: ‘I thought the topic of Socrates would be interesting for Jack…