In this week’s issue:
Best known for playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who and writing the scripts for films Kidulthood and Adulthood, Noel Clarke tells us how he is fed up with being pigeonholed as a writer of urban dramas and is anxious to explore new genres
Ben Dowell reports from an unusually convivial Edinburgh International Television Festival, which saw rival broadcasters with much to agree about as they joined together to defend their industry from critics and regulators
The Fringe Report website was founded six years ago to provide information and reviews on events outside mainstream culture. Now averaging 10,000 hits a month its succes is mostly down to the dedication and charm of its founder, John Park
Insight: After indie band Hamfatter’s unashamed (and sucessful) bid to secure £75,000 on TV show Dragon’s Den and when so many acts seek exposure on TV talent shows, are artists sacrificing their credibility for media attention?
When Peter Jay launched his ‘MTV version’ of circus in Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome 30 years ago, he encountered a fair amount of resistance. But since then, the 64-year-old showman has proved his unique style of presentation has been a hit with audiences across the UK.
Artists from across the world will gather in London next month for the 21st International Workshop Festival, which this year will focus on the role of political theatre. Artistic director Luke Dixon explains how the event will broaden the public’s understanding of events around the globe
Red Ladder artistic director Rod Dixon tells Kevin Berry about the touring company’s latest production to mark its 40th birthday, his plans to raise its profile and trying to get young people interested in theatre
Dear John: “I’m starting my acting career from my base in a northern town, but people tell me I am wasting my time unless I move to London. Is this true?”
Training: Since it was founded in 1989, children’s theatre company Kazzum has gone from strength to strength, securing a further £30,000 from ACE earlier this year. Administrative director Akua Obeng-Frimpong talks to Susan Elkin about the company’s aim to expand boundaries and embrace the creativity of its audience
Alternative Courses Special: Whether you want to dip your toe in the water to see if performing arts is for you, you want to have a better chance of getting into drama school next year or you want to work on a particular skill, there are plenty of different kinds of training available. We look at some of the courses on offer in our special guide
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