1. Levi is living the dream

    Levi is living the dream  

    The Polka Theatre commissioned a new work by up-and-coming playwright Levi David Addai. LESLEY FINLAY spoke to him to find out more….

  2. Tragedy is no laughing matter

    Tragedy is no laughing matter  

    As if the crunching and rustling of sweet papers is not enough to drive theatregoers wild, there are also the echoes of inappropriate laughter to deal with. It’s enough to drive you wild, says teacher PETER KING…

  3. Don’t worry, be happy

     

    Teacher and Ink Pellet reviewer JULIA PIRIE looks on the bright side, and offers you a rather large spoonful of sugar for the new school year…

  4. Budding film-makers look here!

     

    There is plenty of action for young film-makers to learn more about their craft. LESLEY FINLAY has a round-up...

  5. We all scream for uScreen

    We all scream for uScreen  

    A new website is being launched this month that could help young people to develop film-making skills. LESLEY FINLAY found out more – and discovered even she could do it!

  6. Did he, or didn’t he?

    Did he, or didn’t he?  

    A new film is set to spark debate about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays. ALISS LANGRIDGE went to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to find out more….

  7. Pass it on: September 2011

     

    Tell your history colleagues about these little gems...

  8. The marvellous mind of Magritte

    The marvellous mind of Magritte  

    You will know a work inspired by René Magritte – Pink Floyd album covers for a start. ALISS LANGRIDGE and JOANNE BALDWIN went to Tate Liverpool to find out more about the man who created work that challenges and inspires...

  9. Making do – and mending

    Making do – and mending  

    Just what is the impact of arts cuts on young people – whose lives lose a little richness – plus the thousands of creatives working hard to offer a great experience for them? The Trestle Theatre Company lost its Arts Council funding this year and its artistic director, EMILY GRAY, shared with us the impact the cuts have had on them...

  10. Back to school – what a riot!

    Back to school – what a riot!  

    Just in case you missed the summer, Keith Gaines fills you in with the details...