Half Hour Call Open Drama UK

We are thrilled to have been in conversation this month with Sam Marsden. Sam has recently published a couple of books to support Drama teachers and theatre practitioners within the rehearsal room/classroom studio.

We've reviewed the books on our blog and you can read more here: https://opendramauk.org/2024/05/07/878/

We hope you will be able to join us at our 'Illuminate North' conference in June where we will be giving away Sam's books; you can book your tickets here: https://lipa.ac.uk/whats-on/illuminate-north-drama-teachers-conference-2024/

This month Holly Barradell is in conversation with Anne Langford, co-creator of Helen Crevel’s original audio piece Seedling – that focuses on potential motherhood, environmental responsibility and consumerism – will be installed alongside a new audio piece for children and young people under 12. Housed in a specially designed space, audiences are once again invited inside to hear the piece, feeling like they are entering a domestic space, someone’s home, with the dome-like shape covered in textiles and fabrics. 

Co-created with Years 3 and 4 at Cottesmore Academy, Rutland, the project captures and amplifies intergenerational stories of multicultural family heritage. Seedling also aims to make discussion around the climate crisis more accessible and more easily understood.

Follow these links to read more about content referred to in the interview:


 https://www.dramaturgy.co.uk/single-post/2016/02/18/interview-with-dramaturg-nina-steiger

Understanding Dramaturgy.


A intro to the heroine's journey https://heroinejourneys.com/heroines-journey/

Ira Glass on developing Taste and creativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbC4gqZGPSY&t=5s 

The Virgins promise, the starting point for Cub https://diymfa.com/writing/virgins-promise-part-one/


Finally, read more about Carbon Theatre and the project here: https://www.carbontheatre.org.uk/seedling

In this month's episode Holly Barradell (ODUK Co-founder) is in conversation with Liam Shea, National Outreach Manager at National Saturday Club.

In this warm and jovial conversation Holly and Liam discuss the performance, theatre and screen strands of the National Saturday Club's offer, why access is so crucial and how we need to engage with student voice for us all to benefit from the next generation!

You can read more about the organisation here: https://saturday-club.org/

You can sign up to their newsletter here

You can email Liam here: liam@saturday-club.org

Holly Barradell and Alex Duarte - Davies, Director of Get into Theatre talk all about what Get into Theatre is and how it provides support and information for Drama teachers.

This conversation was recorded in person at Mast Mayflower Studios on Friday 13th January 2024 during the Illuminate 24 conference where Get into Theatre were on hand to support delegates and share information.

If you are interested in finding out more about their work click here: https://getintotheatre.org/

Get Into Theatre is the essential website to help you find all the information and opportunities you need to pursue a successful career in theatre in the UK. From backstage to performing, training to apprenticeships, you will find up-to-date theatre jobs information and advice. 


Here is the Eventbrite link with all the details for "Work In Theatre Digital Teachers Conference" on 04/03/24 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/768893821117?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this month's episode, Ali Warren is in conversation with
Sylvia Darkwa-Ohemeng, Founder and Company Director of Backstage Niche.

Talking all things Backstage, roles and opportunities because "A career in the creative industry especially theatre is niche and the number of Global majorities working within that is a niche group. We want to change the narrative on both aspects."

We are looking forward to Sylvia joining us for the ILLUMINATE 24 conference at MAST in January 2024 too. Don't miss it!

In this month's episode, Ali Warren is in conversation with Helen Barnett, Creative Director of Trestle Theatre Company.

Helen and Ali talk about the power of mask work not only from a Drama academic perspective but also for pastoral and community benefit.

Trestle will be running a workshop as part of the ILLUMINATE 24 conference in January 2024, you can book your tickets for this event here.