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John Byrne is careers adviser for The Stage and is also a writer, cartoonist, performer and broadcaster

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How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

Wac Arts row escalates as 60 sign letter labelling college a ‘place of distrust’

The Bridge Theatre Training Company: 'Our students remain part of the family'

Wac Arts patrons resign en masse in governance row

Advice

Actor Kashelle Taylor: 'Whatever set you are on, take time out to meet the crew'

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

by Samantha Marsden

Fight director Kate Waters: 'My first minute in a rehearsal room is the most important part of my day'

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

Recommended for you

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

Wac Arts row escalates as 60 sign letter labelling college a ‘place of distrust’

The Bridge Theatre Training Company: 'Our students remain part of the family'

Wac Arts patrons resign en masse in governance row