Now, as much as I love theatre - I can't help but question it. Especially when looking at political theatre. Do people still listen to theatre as a force of change? Does it influence people's opinions. Does it still work in the same way it did - When Stanislavski changed it into what it is today? … Continue reading Is Theatre obsolete?
Month: October 2015
Theory or Practical Based learning
I visited Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD) and Royal Holloway (RHUL) down in London this weekend. I looked at the Drama and Theatre studies course at RHUL - and the Acting Course, and Drama, Applied Theatre and Education course at CSSD. And it lead me to question - Which is better? Theory … Continue reading Theory or Practical Based learning
War Horse to close?
War Horse, after a seven year run, at the National Theatre is due to close in 2016. Producer Chris Harper said: “War Horse has wowed audiences around the world, and we are incredibly proud of what the show has achieved over the last eight extraordinary years. It has been a privilege to bring Michael Morpurgo’s beloved … Continue reading War Horse to close?
Oscar Wilde
LADY BRACKNELL: Well, I must say, Algernon, that I think it is high time that Mr. Bunbury made up his mind whether he was going to live or die. This shilly-shallying with the question is absurd. Nor do I in any way approve of the modern sympathy with invalids. I consider it morbid. Illness of … Continue reading Oscar Wilde
Why Stanislavski annoys me.
Yes. Stanislavski is amazing – and he founded modern theatre. And he tried something radical in a communist oppressive regime. And he changed the way people saw theatre as an art and a profession – turning a career that was once represented by drunken idiots – into one, which was portrayed with the highest level … Continue reading Why Stanislavski annoys me.
Not Paradise, Maybe home 