Covid restrictions made 2020 a tough year for drama training, but being forced online has opened up learning to a wider audience. Samantha Marsden looks at some of the courses available this year and how they differ from past offerings
As the National Theatre’s annual Drama Teacher Conference prepares to take place online, Lyn Gardner says such events demonstrate how theatres can help drama teachers prove the undeniable value of arts education to a government that clearly needs persuading
Sarah Frankcom is leading one of the most prestigious drama schools in the UK. She talks about undergoing a process of ‘unlearning’ for staff and students
“Every day somebody reminds me of Fresh Prince of Bel Air”
Over the past year, theatres have made a great effort to bring drama education into people’s homes. Samantha Marsden rounds up a selection of useful free educational resources to inspire the next generation of theatremakers and audiences
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