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29 April 2022
With Whom On Zoom: An Interview with Jules Robertson
We speak with Jules Robertson, an autistic actor, about his experiences in the TV and film industry, what it’s like representing the autistic community on screen and the next steps in his career.
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28 March 2022
Alternative Careers in the Theatre Industry
Owning the spotlight on stage is not the only way to be a part of the rich history of theatre. Consider a career of the heroes behind the curtain who are there from the first finished script, to cleaning up the roses on closing night, and everything in between.
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19 February 2022
Free Drama School Audition Day in Nottingham!
Fourth Monkey have partnered with Nonsuch Studios in Nottingham to deliver a free Regional Audition for 2022 entry – an opportunity for young people from Nottingham and the East Midlands to audition for a London drama school in their hometown.
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10 November 2021
Is it acceptable for actors to put on accents?
In this post, I want to reflect on how actors - and society - use accents and when they are considered acceptable.
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27 September 2021
How to learn lines
This Summer, I was set the task of learning all of my lines for my GCSE Drama scripted performance. It got me thinking about my methods for learning lines and had me experimenting with some new techniques.
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20 September 2021
Primetime Emmy Awards: Ted Lasso, The Crown and Queens Gambit win big
The 73rd Emmy awards took place last night, the ceremony was a relatively quiet and somewhat predictable event, with Olivia Coleman, Kate Winslet, and Michaela Coel taking home awards.
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15 April 2021
5 best modern takes on Shakespeare's plays (in my own humble opinion)
Who did it best, and why?
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7 April 2021
NSDF masterclass with 'The Crown' actor Josh O'Connor
This NSDF masterclass saw actors and long term friends Andy Apollo and Josh O’Connor candidly discuss the challenges of the acting profession.
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29 March 2021
NSDF masterclass event with actor Rory Kinnear
Prolific stage, film and TV actor Rory Kinnear gave young aspiring actors his words of wisdom for being successful in the industry at the National Student Drama Festival.
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6 March 2021
Meet BAFTA 2021's Rising Star nominees
With its prophetic power, the public-voted BAFTA Rising Star award is known for anticipating which young actors are on their way to stardom. Meet the 2021 nominees.
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4 August 2020
How to approach a character with Akash Prasad
Voice caught up with actor, writer and producer Akash Prasad about how he approaches a character and his latest short film 'Built To Be', as part of the Artist Workshop with Voice series, funded by Arts Council England.
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20 July 2020 – 24 July 2020
Online Drama Summer School
A one-week summer school exploring a range of acting and performance skills, while also creating performance inspired by recent events and our own experiences.
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30 July 2020
Approaching character from actor Akash Prasad: Artist workshops with Voice
Get an introduction to how to approach building character from actor, producer and writer Akash Prasad. Explore more free skills share workshops in the Artist Workshops with Voice series.
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19 June 2020 – 26 June 2020
A Queer Midsummer's Nights Dream || Casting Call
Casting a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring the majority of the cast and story line having a queer feel.
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22 March 2020
The importance of art in times of self isolation
since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 or coronavirus, we have all been told to stay home as part of what it seems to be the only way to stop it: self-isolation. How can art help us feel better about it?
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5 March 2020
Lily McClatchey | TrinityTalent 2019
Lily is celebrated by Trinity for Artistic Achievement in Drama.
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1 March 2020
Mamma Mia the Musical Review
I went to see Mamma Mia the Musical in the Novello Theatre, London, for my Silver Arts Award.
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16 February 2020
Mental Health and Auditioning
Gigi talks about her years of auditioning for drama school and how her mental health has been impacted.