Ink Pellet Magazine - April/May 2018

In this issue

This issue includes our Big Interview with innovative pianists Worbey & Farrell, combining classical music with humour, plus we take a view on this year’s Carnegie Medal list of books vying for glory. Is your school participating in the shadowing scheme? With a wide choice of options for aspiring young actors, dancers and musicians, we look at some of the summer schools around the country offering courses this year and also at the specialist courses for those interested in pursuing a career in puppetry. Our regional focus this time takes us to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, recently refurbished and playing a key role at the heart of its community, and to the Trailblazers outreach educational work of the Royal Opera House with schools in Thurrock, Essex. We feature the work of the Mousetrap Theatre Projects charity, helping make theatre accessible for more young people and of the innovative theatre experiences and training offered by Punchdrunk. This issue’s exhibition features two contrasting shows at the Tate’s Modern and Britain – perhaps you can take advantage of the new Tate Collective initiative to attract younger visitors (16-25’s)? This free-to-join scheme enables you to purchase entry tickets for just £5 – a considerable saving for many of the popular shows. This month’s Pause For Thought poses the question where our next tranche of musicians will come from if music lessons in schools continue to be cut back. Your feedback, of course, is always welcome.