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Introducing… Neerja Naik

PKM — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:56:45 +0000

Neerja studied economics at Cambridge University and after graduating worked as a banker in The City. An unquenched desire to act proved too strong however, as Neerja choose to trade in her career by going back to study, this time screen acting at Drama Centre London. Within two years she has successfully established herself as the new young ing Read more ...

Get ready for Summer Schools 2010

PKM — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:21:29 +0000

There are many reasons to enrol on a summer course, whatever your age, experience and field of study. There’s an array of courses out there, so if you’re looking to experience something new, or brush up on a skill in a refresher course, you’ll find a class suited to you in our special Summer School report.

If you’re serious about Read more ...

Advice: Just Ask Yvonne – Your career problems answered

PKM — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:51:09 +0000

Am I allowed help?

I’m all ready to audition for drama school, and have my dates for three schools coming up soon. I was reading in a forum that getting help with your speeches from a tutor or director was frowned upon with the drama school aud Read more ...

Advice: I need help emotionally connecting to the role

PKM — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:12:34 +0000

Q: I auditioned for drama school last year and although I got recalls for some schools, I was unsuccessful. The feedback from one panel said that I have problems emotionally connecting to the speech. I really have to agree. I sometimes find it difficult to get into th Read more ...

Exclusive Interview: Actor Robert Lindsay Lets Go

PKM — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:01:59 +0000

Phil Matthews finds out about his rise through the ranks.

A year ago I interviewed Zoë Wanamaker for our first issue. I have to ask, what’s it like working with her in My Family?
Well, ironically Zoë and I go back to drama Read more ...

A to Z of Long Runs

PKM — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:55:44 +0000

There are times when two shows on a Wednesday can seem as difficult as scaling Mount Everest. When the thought of doing the same scene for the 1 millionth time is more than your soul can bear – and yet you must do it – how do you summon the strength to soldier on? Below are 26 titbits of well-earned wisdom which can help you give your be Read more ...

Interview: David Levine – Life through a lens

PKM — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:09:09 +0000

10am - I am poised by my computer, dictaphone in one hand, mobile in the other. After tapping in the number, there are a short couple of rings before I hear a voice at the other end. “Can you call me back i Read more ...

A Flawless Accent? How good should it be?

PKM — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:03:14 +0000

Prince John (Richard Lewis): “Why should the people listen to you?” Robin Hood (Cary Ewles): “Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.” from Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

Mel Brooks’ witty dig at Kevin Costner’s hide-n-seek English accent in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has he Read more ...

Life is a Cabaret for Paul L Martin

PKM — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:09:53 +0000

I left drama school 12 years ago, having done Acting and Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy. One of the things I remember most keenly from my time there was a certain teacher telling us that there were too many actors in the world and not enough jobs and advised us to think about creating our own work.

Previous to moving to London for m Read more ...

Don’t Play Me, Pay Me – Campaigning for disabled actors

PKM — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:02:16 +0000

Something interesting has been happening on our TV screens – something which has made some people uncomfortable, some empowered, some just plain curious and lots entertained.

The series in question features characters which seem new and exciting, and no, I’m not talking about the return of Doctor Who here, but about Cast Read more ...