Frantic, Devising and the PPP

November 5, 2013

Frantic Assembly are one of many devising theatre companies in the UK that generously share their process. They run workshops world wide, and sharing their ideas, process, development and performances in their book ‘The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising...

Recommendations for Students – The Independent Project (IPP)

October 15, 2013

This entry will be a little dry, as it really is just a list of key tips, to help you be more successful in your Independent Project (IP). The assessment task will be broken down into key areas that are commented on by the examiners. Please take note of the key points...

Mysteries and the Independent Project

September 26, 2013

At the moment I am working with my students on Medieval Theatre in preparation for seeing student-devised and directed pieces based on ‘The Canterbury Tales’ by Geoffrey Chaucer. This post will introduce you to some ideas that help with character...

So, what do YOU think?

September 10, 2013

When you are working towards a performance – applying theory from a particular practitioner or implementing the skills from a specific world theatre practice – as a practitioner you are clear about your own goals and intended impact, but…. how do you...

Understanding science requires a science

August 25, 2013

Natural Science Natural Science is a fascinating area of knowledge. You only have to start scratching the surface of  science before you come across a litany of examples of its awesome nature, especially in regards to its impact on our lives. We also very quickly...

Stirring the emotions with Stanislavsky

August 18, 2013

Stanislavsky’s life’s work focused on how to portray truth through theatre, and also saw theatre as a powerful means of influence on people’s emotions. His goal was to find control over the phenomenon of inspiration when an actor in a state that is...