75 stories by "Thomas Hescott"
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
The stage management team plays a vital role in the rehearsal and run of a production, but when those working backstage do
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
One of the most exciting changes Rufus Norris has made since becoming director of the National Theatre is the merging of the
David Mercatali is a theatre director and associate director at the Southwark Playhouse. He was nominated for the Evening Standard Outstanding Newcomer
Recently, Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington mentioned in an interview that his aim upon leaving the Royal Central School of Speech
What's the connection between Samantha Morton, Jack O'Connell, Vicky McClure, Joe Dempsie, Chris Gasgoyne " and me? The answer is that we
When Melissa Bayern put herself forward to understudy the role of the Witch in Into the Woods at Manchester's Royal Exchange, the
Theatre is a transitory art form, and in many ways we celebrate that. One of the great joys of seeing a play
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
Last week marked one of the most important dates for graduates of theatre design courses, when the winners of the 2015 Linbury
Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert
The news is good if you work for a small-scale, independent theatre company: Arts Council England wants to support you. You just
In September, I was invited to speak at the Higher Education and Professional Theatre Conference organised by De Montford University and Curve
Women@RADA is a new initiative set up by graduates and staff at RADA, and supported by the drama school, to offer a
How we train directors is often the cause of much discussion and debate. Directing is a relatively new role in the history
"What do you actually do?" This is a question any of us who don't appear on stage often get asked, but none
One of the most important things a drama school offers its students is a bridge into the industry. As predominantly vocational institutions,
In the past year, a whole host of leading actors, from David Morrissey to Judi Dench, have stated that drama school training
When Derby Playhouse was shut down in 2007, it was ultimately the University of Derby which stepped in to save it with
Criterion Theatre, London: East 15's Postgraduate Showcase starts with a burst of energy and maintains that energy throughout. East 15 have made the wise choice of showcasing students f…
Tristan Bates Theatre, London: This is a swift, sharp and witty showcase from the MA course at the Birmingham School of Acting. The company strides on stage in bright colours and an enormous…
Online social media offers a great way of building excitement over a new show, but the production still has to be top drawer if such marketing is to succeed, writes director Thomas Hescott
