In this issue

In this issue we interview Paul Fincham, composer of the carol 'Ring The Bells', enjoying a change of career and with Lou Stein at Chickenshed on how theatre can change lives, ahead of their Christmas production of 'Snow White'. Susan Elkin gives some pointers on what makes for a successful panto and offers advice for those considering a move to a drama school in this issue’s Pause for Thought. Adding to it’s growing reputation and syllabus, we take a look at East 15’s new BA in Physical Theatre and at the fantastic work Theatre Peckham is doing in its community, whilst our Exhibition review takes in the contrasting shows of Lucian Freud and Bridget Riley.

Composed Comfort

Paul Fincham is a composer whose carol Ring The Bells will be sung in concerts all over the country this christmas and whose opera The Happy Princess got good reviews last summer. Susan Elkin meets him.

5 mins

A Rye Gem

Susan Elkin met with Theatre Peckham AD Suzann Mclean, discovering this hub has much to offer

4 mins

Free At Last!

Fourth Monkey Actor Training company announces accredited BA (Hons) Acting course and the introduction of audition fee wavers for all.

3 mins

Looking Closely

Two contrasting exhibitions caught the eye of our graham Hooper

6 mins

What Makes A Good Pantomime?

An annual tradition or perhaps the fi rst visit to the theatre, going to a christmas show should be a truly memorable experience. Susan Elkin has some pointers.

4 mins

Joel Kern

Still only, 31, Joel Kern started Make Believe 16 years ago. The company provides drama, dance and singing training for children and now has 50 franchised branches. He chatted to Susan Elkin.

3 mins

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Ink Pellet Magazine Description:

Ink Pellet - the 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, producers, performers and educators, showcasing 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.