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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 john@inkpellet.co.uk. We hope the section inspires you to share new fiction with your pupils or to revisit old favourites yourself

  1. Youthquake

    Youthquake  

    This Autumn, Zest Theatre’s Youthquake, described as part show, part TED Talk and part party will be staged in 12 venues nationwide. The devised play, inspired by young people across the UK, is Artistic Director Toby Ealden’s most ambitious project yet and gives a powerful insight into the hidden lives and minds of Teen Britain. Here we catch up with director Toby Ealden to find out more.

  2. LAMDA Examinations

    LAMDA Examinations  

    Ensuring they remain as relevant as ever, LAMDA have introduced new syllabi for Communication, Performance, Group and Introductory. Susan Elkin spoke to LAMDA to find out more.

  3. Into Film Festival

    Into Film Festival  

    Now in its 7th year, the Into Film Festival returns this autumn bigger and bolder than ever, with free screenings and special events.

  4. The Lion King

    The Lion King  

    As Disney’s The Lion King celebrates its 20th anniversary in London, we look at the education opportunities available with Nancy Shakerley, Education and Outreach Manager at Disney Theatrical Productions

  5. Play them classical music

    Play them classical music  

    A lifelong lover of classical music, Susan Elkin extols its virtues and implores you to expose your students to more of it, for their benefit and possibly yours!

  6. Modern Attractions

     

    Taking in two current shows at the Tate Modern, our exhibition correspondent Graham Hooper was moved by the forces at work.

  7. Coffee Break… Paul Roseby

    Coffee Break… Paul Roseby  

    Susan Elkin chats to Paul Roseby OBE, CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre.

  8. THE BIG INTERVIEW: Beyond the Cart

    THE BIG INTERVIEW: Beyond the Cart  

    Having ‘retired’ from running their hugely successful company, Oily Cart, Susan Elkin caught up with Tim Webb and Dave Bennett to find out what the future now holds in store.

  9. Hamlet at Leeds Playhouse

    Hamlet at Leeds Playhouse  

    Susan Elkin chats to Amy Leach, associate director, about the casting of a female lead and ensuring a contemporary production.

  10. Relaxed Ballet

    Relaxed Ballet  

    Birmingham Royal Ballet will be offering its second relaxed performances in early 2019 – a specially adapted production of Beauty and the Beast at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton and Birmingham Hippodrome. Here, dancer Jonathan Payn describes his involvement in the planning of this special production. Please introduce yourself for us: I’m Jonathan Payn, First Soloist […]