Ink Pellet - August/September 2023

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A bumper issue for the start of the new school year. Following her dreams and a lifelong passion for music, Dr Hannah French is the subject for our Big Interview (p10) in this issue, as she tells us about her journey and overcoming hurdles along the way – an inspiration to all.
There was also much pride in evidence when we visited a school’s end of year performance of King Midas, led by the team at Bright Torches Theatre Company, integrating performance with a creative learning environment and providing a fitting climax for year six pupils.
We also turn the spotlight on the work of the NT Connections festival, firmly established as a platform for youth theatre and schools’ drama, providing thousands of young people with the opportunity to perform in local theatres or take on backstage roles. As The Woman in Black embarks on an extensive UK tour, we caught up with author Dame Susan Hill, to find out all about how she came up with the spooky story and what it’s like seeing your work told on stage.
Our Coffee Break chat is with acclaimed musical theatre performer Rebecca Thornhill, charting her career from am-dram to Gypsy.

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.