Ink Pellet Magazine - October/November 2023

In this issue

In this issue we examine the need to diversify and expand the way drama is taught by introducing a wider range of texts into the curriculum. The same plays are being studied today as they were some 40+ years ago when I was at school… and that can’t be right! Society has evolved and we need to change teaching practice to reflect this. Fortunately, help is at hand. The Bloomsbury Lit in Colour campaign has compiled a list of plays written by writers of colour, which it is hoped will be incorporated into your English or drama lessons and more accurately reflect the lived experiences of your students.
Our Big Interview in this issue is with Darren Raymond, artistic director of the Intermission Youth Theatre group, who explains how he has adapted the most traditional of texts to make them accessible and relevant to young performers today. Inclusivity is also at the heart of everything Chickenshed does, and we found out how they are celebrating their 50th anniversary whilst continuing to ensure theatre changes lives.
The Theatre for Every Child campaign has been launched by the Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre, requesting that the UK government pledges a theatre trip for all children before they leave school.
With the 2023 Booker Prize winner soon to be announced, Susan Elkin puts forward a compelling case for you to incorporate the annual Booker short-list of titles into your classroom discussions and to encourage developing wider reading. Something for the Christmas list, perhaps?