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Josette Bushell-Mingo

Josette Bushell-Mingo

Actor and director

Biography

Josette Bushell-Mingo is an actor, director and principal of London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Recent Articles

In these worrying times, the arts must be a beacon of resistance

In these worrying times, the arts must be a beacon of resistance

In the training sector, the threats we face are not abstract, says Central School of Speech and Drama principal Josette Bushell-Mingo. We must recognise them so we can challenge them.
Our training bodies are on the brink. The industry cannot afford to ignore it

Our training bodies are on the brink. The industry cannot afford to ignore it

It is time for decisive action on the threat to the arts in higher education, says Royal Central School of Speech and Drama principal Josette Bushell-Mingo. When will the broader theatre industry and the education sector come together and say that what impacts one of us, impacts us all?
We must keep our nerve and hold on to hope as we continue to fight for the arts

We must keep our nerve and hold on to hope as we continue to fight for the arts

With a difficult autumn Budget providing few reassurances for either the arts or university sectors, it can feel difficult to remain hopeful. But we must, says Josette Bushell-Mingo
What should I look for when choosing a drama school?

What should I look for when choosing a drama school?

When selecting a place to study, consider more than just your course. Chances for interdisciplinary collaboration, work placements and networking will be key for your future, says Josette Bushell-Mingo of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
We think things have changed in the arts, but the data tells a different story

We think things have changed in the arts, but the data tells a different story

The lack of investment in the creative sector is slowing down progress with representation – we need tangible action to push against this
The arts are not a frivolity – when will the government understand that?

The arts are not a frivolity – when will the government understand that?

In the face of yet more attacks on culture in education, our sector must send a clear message that the arts matter and that they are for everyone
Let’s be inspired by Philip Hedley and speak out in the face of difficult times

Let’s be inspired by Philip Hedley and speak out in the face of difficult times

As the affects of local arts cuts continue to be felt, we should – as artists, educators, knowledge bearers, students and communities – use our creative impulse to speak up
My journey to discover the very centre of Central

My journey to discover the very centre of Central

What are the core values of an institution such as Royal Central School of Speech and Drama? Its principal Josette Bushell-Mingo goes on an international journey to find out
Legacy begins with preparing the next generation of leaders

Legacy begins with preparing the next generation of leaders

The principal of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama reflects on two years in the position and the leadership drain facing the industry
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