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Blog: Uncle Dudley on when tenacity wins

PKM — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:46:31 +0000

I caught Stanley Park, a pilot, on BBC3, the other night. I don't have time to sit flicking through vacuous TV channels, but Stanley Park had something, I'd heard the story before!

A few years ago I Ivy'd with a slew of talented youth, the class of 2007 probably. They were either in History Boys West Read more ...

The First Word: Her Time to Shine

PKM — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:09:26 +0000

In April I wrote to Phil Matthews, Editor of The Drama Student, to highlight the relative invisibility of older students in the magazine and the wider drama student world. I wasn't really expecting a reply, and I certainly wasn't expecting the challenge that Phil offered me – writing about my own experience for this column!

Training: LAMDA appoints their first female Principal

PKM — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:52:49 +0000

Ms Read will lead the Academy from September, succeeding Peter James who is stepping down after 16 years.

Announcing the news, LAMDA Chairman Luke Rittner said: “We are delighted to have found Joanna Read. Her appointment follows an extensive search for a suitable candidate who would combine artistic flair and experience with strong Read more ...

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 seriou 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 a 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 dra 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 Read more ...