this month's
Ink Pellet contains
Big interview: Phoebe Thomas
The stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather has won acclaim from audiences and critics alike. LESLEY FINLAY chats to the actress with the difficult task of recreating one of the most popular characters in modern literature...
‘Put arts at the heart of the curriculum’
FRANCINE NORRIS, the director of education at West Dean College, warns that a lack of investment and focus in the arts and crafts subjects has worrying consequences…
Copyright, right?
Copyright and intellectual property can be a tricky path to follow. Here KATY CARTER from Industry Trust for IP Awareness, explains why it is important for young people to understand it...
The Lion King: Autism-friendly performance
More and more theatres are thinking about how they can include all people so they can enjoy live theatre. LESLEY FINLAY joined an autism-friendly performance of The Lion King to find out more...
Tate: Man, machine and motion
GRAHAM HOOPER finds much food for thought and much to admire about a brace of exhibitions at Tate Modern. Here he analyses the surprising connections between the works of Henri Matisse and Richard Hamilton...
June 2014: Pass it on
Share the love with your colleagues in other departments...
June 2014: Noticeboard
A round-up of news, views and previews...
Book: Essential Shakespeare
PETER KING delved into this sticky exploration of Shakespeare’s text and finds the authors’ own words could do with some interpretation too...
Book: Terror Town by Marcus Sedgwick
Another gem from the pen of Marcus Sedgwick....
Book: Shakespeare in 100 Objects
ALLISON JOHNSTONE loves this tome showcasing our treasure trove of Shakespearean objects...
Library
Ink Pellet’s book review section covers an eclectic selection of new fiction, teachers’ guides, audio books and classics.
Many of our reviews are written by teachers, so we have an expert eye on how texts will work in the classroom. We hope to create a useful archive of reviews so that you can use this as a reference. If you would like to join our panel of reviewers, please join in or email the editor Lesley.finlay@inkwellpress.co.uk We hope the section inspires you to share new fiction with your pupils or to revisit old favourites yourself
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Lesley Finlay had a short and intense introduction to the works of Christopher Marlowe thanks to the dynamic work of the Fourth Monkey Theatre Company...
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Elena Mozzato was blown away by this sensitive and thoughtful production of Charlotte Bronte's well-worn classic in two parts...
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The wonderful Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is still holding court at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Book now to see the new cast which includes Barry James (Grandpa Joe), Josefina Gabrielle (Mrs Teavee), Richard Dempsey and Kirsty Malpass as Mr and Mrs Bucket, and Alex Jennings (Willy Wonka). The new cast’s first performance is on [...]
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Author Catherine M S Alexander chooses a dinner party guest list from William Shakespeare's plays...is it to your taste?
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Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks has been hailed as one of our greatest modern novels. The sweeping story has been adapted for stage so AL SENTER took the opportunity to catch up with the author...
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![[Exit Marlowe from the shadows]](http://www.inkpellet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/marlowe.jpg)
Steven Green is the Artistic Director of Fourth Monkey, the theatre company that is reviving three Christopher Marlowe plays for modern audiences. Here, he explains why the ‘forgotten playwright’ deserves a wider audience...
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Towering sculptures rise from trees, others seem to leap out of hidden corners: such is the experience for visitors to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Ink Pellet explores this unique sanctuary for wildlife – not to mention a vast, living muse for artists and students...
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In the second of our backstage focus articles, we look at sound. As well as now being a genuine career choice, we also look at why sound is important on stage and in the classroom...
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A charity is given all students the chance to learn through the wonder of film...
