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This week on Drama School Dropout I am joined by the amazing, David Schaal! We chat about The Inbetweeners, being nothing like Mr. Cartwright, studying at Rose Bruford, Spotlight's application criteria, how social media is shaping the industry, TikTok, being a punk rocker, being inspired by Pinter, a corpsing problem that almost ruined David's time at Drama School, being late, auditioning for Catherine Tate, comedic inspirations, self producing, being part of a cultural phenomenon that changed a generation, David's favourite lines from The Inbetweeners, drinking bans, Greek holidays, David's new film ‘Heavenly Waters', and David tells us just how true the rumours are about a new series of The Inbetweeners.Submit your story for Stage Right or Stage Shite: https://forms.gle/1p296t4Uu1F1XVvN9Host: Ingram NobleGuest: David SchaalProducers: Heather Spiden & Ingram NobleLinks:Ingram's Instagram: @ingramnobleDavid's Instagram: @therealdavidschaalGET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE NAKED NEDS: www.thenakedneds.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dramaschooldropout
Robert Price is a voice teacher, director, and level five advanced clinical massage therapist specialising in the voice and jaw. He trained in voice studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama before teaching and directing in many drama schools and currently serves voice users at his Vocal Massage London and at the Voice Care Centre. Robert teaches vocal massage to other teachers, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and SLTs, and he's here to help us understand how we can perform massage on ourselves and guide our clients in self-massage in the studio. KEY TAKEAWAYS Robert finds massage beneficial for stress and anxiety. He discusses how vocal massage helps shift from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state, calming the nervous system and fostering connection. Individuals should listen to their bodies and engage in self-massage with care, avoiding extremes and focusing on gentle, thoughtful touch. Robert also recommends seeking professional training for those interested in pursuing vocal massage as a practice. Robert's vocal massage techniques for stress management include gently mobilising the larynx, performing anterior neck stretches, massaging the submental region, encouraging thoughtful self-touch, using a holistic approach with whole-body techniques like Qigong, and ensuring consent-based touch. These methods promote relaxation, improve mobility, and reduce tension in the vocal area. Example Daily Routine. Morning: Start your day with a few minutes of gentle neck stretches and submental massages. Afternoon Break: Take a short break to practise deep breathing and light self-massage on your neck and shoulders. Evening: End your day with a more extended self-massage session, focusing on the entire neck and throat area, and incorporating whole-body stretches. BEST MOMENTS "The fundamental value of massage is to move people from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state." "The benefits of vocal massage are subjective. It usually helps people, but quite what's happening within that is about the person." "Consent and safety are at the heart of manual therapy. The person should have agency over the touch and feel comfortable throughout the session." EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: Vocal Massage London : https://www.vocalmassagelondon.com Voice Care Centre : https://voicecarecentre.co.uk Vocal Massage Training : https://voicecarecentre.co.uk/vocal-massage-training/ Social Media: Instagram: @robertprice1969 Email Robert directly: robert@vocalmassagelondon.com or robertprice1869@gmail.com BAST Level 5 Singing Teacher Training Qualification BAST Book A Call Relevant Links & Mentions: (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.90 Help! I've Got a Voice Problem with Lydia Hart and Stephen King Voice Care Centre: https://voicecarecentre.co.uk/ Stephen King at the Voice Care Centre: https://voicecarecentre.co.uk/stephen-king/ (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.74 Understanding Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.65 The Top Benefits of Vocal Massage with Lydia Flock Feldenkrais Method: https://feldenkrais.com/about-the-feldenkrais-method/ Qigong Practice ABOUT THE GUEST Robert is a voice teacher, director, and Level 5 Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist specialising in the voice and jaw. He trained in voice studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama and has taught at RADA, LAMDA, ArtsEd, Central, East 15, Rose Bruford, and The Lir. He works at the Voice Care Centre in Soho and runs Vocal Massage London. Robert also teaches vocal massage to professionals globally. ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. basttraining.com Updates from BAST Training
Do you have an agent or a manager? If you're looking for representation, it's incredibly important to find someone that aligns with your goals so they can help you get to where you want to go within Hollywood. Brian Patacca, also known as “The Representation Whisperer” helps actors get what they want without suffering. He helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!), get connected to agents or managers that have their best interest and will ultimately lead them to fulfilling their potential. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. In this episode, Brian and I have a fantastic conversation about his career in Hollywood helping actors find representation. Brian has a unique perspective as the middle man between actors and agents or managers, understanding what both parties are looking for in each other. Brian talks about how his experience as a reverend impacts his work with actors, his advice for actors looking for representation, mindset tips for overcoming negative thoughts, and so much more. Tune in to Episode 53 of Hollywood Dream Maker to learn how Brian helps actors find the right representation so they can land more roles and elevate their career! In This Episode You Will Learn:About Brian's work helping actors find representation (2:31)How Brian's role as a reverend impacts his work with actors (11:10)Brian's advice for actors looking for representation (27:03)Mindset tips for overcoming negative thoughts (46:55)Brian's advice for aspiring actors (58:13) Connect with BrianInstagramFacebookWebsiteEntertainment Website - FREE WEBINARBrian Breaks Character Podcast Website Let's Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He's helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!) and is known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. He has been a contributing expert to Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Follow Brian on Instagram @briansaysthat, check out his podcast, Brian Breaks Character, or visit www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com to watch his totally free training to help you find your perfect reps. Find Out More About Brian www.brianpatacca.com www.facebook.com/brianpataccacoach www.instagram.com/briansaysthat brianbreakscharacter.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unemployed-actor/support
Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He's helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!) and is known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. He has been a contributing expert to Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Follow Brian on Instagram @briansaysthat, check out his podcast, Brian Breaks Character, or visit www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com to watch his totally free training to help you find your perfect reps. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Brian Patacca ⌲ Website: https://brianpatacca.com/ ⌲ Website: https://makeagentswantyou.com/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #BrianSaysThat #ActressLife #ActorLife #NeedAnAgent #LAActor #NYCActor #AgentGoals #RepresentationWhisperer #AuditionMagnet #ActorOperatingSystem #Northwestern #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #BragTime! #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-moving-spotlight/support
Emmy Stonelake is Ciaran's guest on this episode of 'In Lockdown With...' Emmy studied Actor-Musicianship at Rose Bruford college before beginning her career as an actor. In Summer 2021, Emmy directed pieces in the Welsh language by Sgwenwyr Ifanc Fran Wen (Fran Wen Young Writers), and is currently in Gary Owen's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Sherman Theatre, where this episode of the podcast was recorded. Here Ciaran finds out more about Emmy and her career.
In which we discuss Jean Benedetti; Rose Bruford and Lamda's recent NSS results and why Stanislavsky really wrote his books. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=EKHEKXBAZBQG6¤cy_code=GBP)
Does the world of acting intrigue you? Have you wondered what training as an actor entails? or maybe you are an actor who will resonate with the wonderful conversation I have in episode 8 of Breaking Free with my former drama teacher, after twenty five years of graduating from The Guildford School of Acting.Professor Peter Barlow FRSA, has been teaching and training actors, performers, and theatre technicians for more than 30 years. A graduate of Rose Bruford, College of Speech and Drama,Peter has been responsible for representing and leading the top drama schools in the UK. His current adventure oversees the colossal Endeavour of Sharjah Performing Arts Academy as the Executive Director.In this episode, you will discover:How Peter and actor/filmmaker Gary Oldman trained together at Rose Bruford (3:33)What it was like to be a professional judge on the Olivier Awards (6:50)What led Peter to train as an actor (13:40)What happens when two actors marry (15:50)How it feels for Peter when he sees his students succeed and receive Olivier Awards (19:12)Changing old attitudes used at drama schools such as " breaking you down before building you up" (24:50)Peter describes what an amazing opportunity it has been to create and build the Sharjah performing Arts Academy (27:52)Self-taping insights (35:16)James Bond (38:52)What SPAA offers students (39:20)Resources mentioned:Royal Society of ArtsSharjah Performing Arts Academy SPAAGuildford School of ActingRose Bruford College of Speech and Drama,Connect with Peter:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterbarlowproductionshttps://spaa.aehttps://www.facebook.com/SharjahPAA/https://www.instagram.com/sharjah_paa/Let's connect!FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWebsiteSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Robert discusses the Meisner Technique its practise and place in the British Drama School with Dr Philippa Strandberg-Long.Philippa has published several excellent papers on the Meisner technique : Mapping Meisner – how Stanislavski's system influenced Meisner's process and why it matters to British Drama School training today and The reaction in counter-action: how Meisner technique and active analysis complement each other. Which can be found here : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/20567790.2018.1437956https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20567790.2019.1576114Philippa Strandberg-Long is an acting teacher, director and researcher, originally from Stockholm, Sweden. In 1998 she moved to London to undertake the BA Acting programme at Italia Conti Academy before going on to gain experience as both an actor and director within London's theatre world. In 2008 she decided to focus on the training process itself, and has since taught Stanislavski-based acting and scene study – as well as directed productions – at many of London's drama schools. In 2011 Philippa began her service in the Italia Conti faculty, which she continued for nearly a decade. During her time at Italia Conti she co-created their Foundation course programme, whilst undertaking practical research on the Meisner technique, devising and developing a number of her own exercises along with a pedagogical foundation to underpin the technique. Philippa received her MA in Actor Training from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2012, specialising in the teaching of the Meisner technique. In 2016 Philippa was awarded a full 3-year PhD scholarship from the University of Kent to study the Meisner technique and the psychology of attention. During this time, she combined her research activities with teaching and directing, allowing her to see the practical effects of her studies and providing valuable empirical data for her research. Philippa's doctorate was awarded in early 2020, and her research has significantly furthered our understanding of the Meisner technique and its interplay with attention, self-consciousness, action-perception theory and mind-wandering. Her articles have been published in the UK, Europe and the US, and some of them in association with practitioners such as the late William Esper and the renowned Stanislavski scholar Sharon Carnicke. In 2019 and 2020 Philippa was the Course Leader and Head of Acting of Fourth Monkey's two-year actor training programme – a programme underpinned by the ethos of Meisner's principles and the concept of ‘play'. She continues to develop both her research profile and her studio practice, always putting the individual's creative potential in focus. She is currently lead acting tutor on Rose Bruford's MA in Actor and Performance Training. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=EKHEKXBAZBQG6¤cy_code=GBP)
Today Jade catches up with her old acting class buddy John Redman, who recounts his experience auditioning to Drama Schools. John shows that with determination and hard work you really can achieve your dreams. He shares his experience training at Rose Bruford before landing his breakout role on Londons famous West End in THE MOUSE TRAP and how it feels to tread the boards.
Today Jade catches up with her old acting class buddy John Redman, who recounts his experience auditioning to Drama Schools. John shows that with determination and hard work you really can achieve your dreams. He shares his experience training at Rose Bruford before landing his breakout role on Londons famous West End in THE MOUSE TRAP and how it feels to tread the boards.
In this special bonus episode, Alex Bingley, voice teacher, interviews Professor Nadia Kevan about her journey and approach to integrating the Alexander Technique in to the professional training of dancers, actors and singers. Nadia Kevan is English dancer , dance teacher , choreographer and movement teacher . She lives in Nijmegen , the Netherlands , and has been teaching at the Folkwang University in Essen , now Folkwang University of the Arts , since 1993.Kevan studied classical ballet , modern dance, dance pedagogy and voice training in England . From 1973 she was in Germany , where she danced for various theatres and worked as a freelance dancer and dance teacher in Hamburg . In the tradition of Mary Wigman and Gret Palucca , she gave her own solo dance evenings. In 1981 she came into contact with the Alexander Technique in London and then trained as a Teacher of the technique in Denmark with Karen Wentworth and Chris Stevens, which she completed in London through further training with Walter Carrington. Alex Bingley has been a voice teacher since graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2002, prior to this he had been an actor. Alex currently teaches at Rose Bruford, Arts Ed, Drama Centre London and The Italia Conti Academy of theatre arts. Prior to this Alex had taught at Lamda, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and East 15. Alex has been a student of the Alexander technique since 2002 and he encountered the Psycho-Physical Support System through Ron Murdock in 2016 . Alex uses this approach extensively together with his voice teaching and continues to be mentored by Nadia Kevan and one of Dr Chris Stevens students Stephanie Smith. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=EKHEKXBAZBQG6¤cy_code=GBP)
BONUS EPISODEHappy Holidays everyone! My gift to you this year is this wonderful bonus episode. Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He's helped 432 actors find representation (and counting!) and is the Founder of the Actors Belong Here Facebook Group where he's known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network series regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. He has been a contributing expert to Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Follow Brian on Instagram @briansaysthat, or visit www.DearNewAgent.com to grab proven templates to help you get in the room with reps. Follow Emma on IG: @emma_daytonFollow the podcast on IG: @everydayactorpodContact Me: everydayactorpod@gmail.comOur theme music was brought to you by Ellysa. Take a listen to more of her music here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ellysarose
In the last episode of 2020 Elaine is flying solo for team Nasty. She is joined by Scottish Actress and fellow podcaster Scarlett Maltman. The talk all things industry, mental health, not changing your name when you marry and much more. It’s fun and Pimm’s filled episode. Scarlett Maltman Rachel is an award-winning Scottish actor, comedian and writer originally form Edinburgh. Rachel trained at Rose Bruford in London and was nominated for the Spotlight prize in 2015. Rachel’s credits include: Beats, The Party’s Just Beginning and The Stand-Up Sketch show! Twitter: @ScarlettMaltman Instagram: @ScarlettMaltman Instagram: @industrymindsuk Twitter: @IndustryMindsUk PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film https://www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund https://www.scottishtrans.org/support/support-groups-in-scotland/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://bornthisway.foundation/ https://itgetsbetter.org https://www.alerojasmine.com/ https://bespokebinny.com/ https://pelicansandparrots.com/ https://www.matuggarum.com/ https://sheniandteni.com/ https://lihabeauty.com https://ibereapparel.com/ https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://m4bl.org/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd https://justiceforbreonna.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/12570/black-british-owned-businesses-to-buy-from-now-fashion-beauty-design-lifestyle https://theeverymom.com/black-history-month-books-for-kids/ https://themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/ Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout
In today’s episode the Nasty Gals are joined by the incredible Rachel Jackson. Rachel a Scottish Actress, Comedian and Writer. This is the positivity we need at the end of 2020. Rachel’s love of the craft, belief in herself and others is infectious. She is a powerhouse and a force of nature that should be celebrated at every chance, Rachel Jackson Rachel is an award-winning Scottish actor, comedian and writer originally form Edinburgh. Rachel trained at Rose Bruford in London and was nominated for the Spotlight prize in 2015. Rachel’s credits include: Beats, The Party’s Just Beginning and The Stand-Up Sketch show! IMDB: Rachel Jackson Twitter: @racheljackson Instagram: @rjacz Periscope: @rjacz PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film https://www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund https://www.scottishtrans.org/support/support-groups-in-scotland/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://bornthisway.foundation/ https://itgetsbetter.org https://www.alerojasmine.com/ https://bespokebinny.com/ https://pelicansandparrots.com/ https://www.matuggarum.com/ https://sheniandteni.com/ https://lihabeauty.com https://ibereapparel.com/ https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://m4bl.org/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd https://justiceforbreonna.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/12570/black-british-owned-businesses-to-buy-from-now-fashion-beauty-design-lifestyle https://theeverymom.com/black-history-month-books-for-kids/ https://themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/ Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout
A surprise episode today! I was certain that my journey was over for this year but then I got an email from Rose Bruford. Their European Theatre Arts course aims to train the 'contemporary performer', that's exactly what I want. I also got some other very exciting and heart-warming news!Music: Unfair To Me - Derek Clegg (I do not own this music, usage under Creative Commons license)https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/Good_Graces/Derek_Clegg_-_Good_Graces_-_13_Unfair_To_Me_1815License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcodeAdditional music from Bensound.comEdited with audacityteam.orgHosted by Buzzsprout.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jonathanstirling)
Five days later and I'm heading for Rose Bruford. In this episode I talk about how I'm spending my time outside of drama school auditions, as well complaining about their cost and their terrible value for money. I also ponder on how I wrote so much last year, what could I have possibly rambled on about?Music: Unfair To Me - Derek Clegg (I do not own this music, usage under Creative Commons license)https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/Good_Graces/Derek_Clegg_-_Good_Graces_-_13_Unfair_To_Me_1815License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcodeAdditional music from Bensound.comEdited with audacityteam.orgHosted by Buzzsprout.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jonathanstirling)
Welcome back to VocalScope and to our Second series! Our first guest, who is also our new sponsor, is The Accompanist, Adam Bridges. Adam is a London based pianist with over 20 years of playing experience and he set up The Accompanist in 2019 to provide a bespoke accompanist and backing track service from piano to full orchestration. Having graduated from both Guildhall School of Music & Drama and London Centre of Contemporary music, his playing ability covers a wide range of genres. He has worked all around the UK and around the world performing and playing and he is a a very experienced accompanist - playing for The Royal Ballet, LAMDA, Italia Conti, Rose Bruford and many choirs. Favourite Voice Adam's favourite voice is Rufus Wainwright and he recommends we listen to Go or Go Ahead. Sponsors Discount Code VocalScope listeners can receive a fabulous 25% discount at www.theaccompanist.co.uk by using VOCALSCOPE at check out.
Bart studied theatre design at Rose Bruford whilst selling vintage clothing to support his education. He first became aware of Angels during this time and realised that he could make a career by combining his love of men’s clothing and storytelling, leading him to apply for a trainee position.Over a six-year period he learnt all there was to know about being an in-house costumier as well as a deep understanding of the history of men’s clothing. During this time he also had the advantage of working with the best costume teams around, thereby forging good contacts and links with the freelance industry.When he left Angels, he spent 11 years working alongside a wide variety of designers and their teams on productions including:Atonement; The Theory of Everything; One Day; RocknRolla; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Night Manager.Three years ago, he began to work on his own projects as costume designer. He has designed two feature films Churchill and My Name is Lenny and TV work including the BBC/Netflix eight-part series Black Earth Rising and the aforementioned White Lines.https://bartholomewcariss.com/https://www.angelsbehindtheseams.com/
As an actor, teacher and writer, Nigel Rideout has been involved in professional theatre, film and television for the past 50 years in the UK, USA and Australia.From 1972-80, Nigel was Deputy Principal and Director of Studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). In 1981 he was invited to create the highly successful theatre department of the newly-formed Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).He has been Head of Theatre and Voice at the Central School of Speech and Drama, and Head of Voice at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. Returning to Australia in 2002, Nigel set up the official archives for WAAPA as well as continuing to teach and direct at the Academy, as well as at The National Theatre Drama School in Melbourne.His many successful graduates in the UK include Jane Seymour, Martin Clunes, Nigel Planer, Amy Irving and Dame Harriet Walter. And from WAAPA: Hugh Jackman, Frances O’Connor, Dominic Purcell and Lisa McCune.Amazingly Nigel still receives annual repeat fees for a role in the first series of Dad’s Army recorded in 1968.Join us for a riveting conversation where he describes the evolution of Acting training and the emergence of WAAPA; the triumphant training ground for artists, built on the West Coast of Australia.The Stages podcast is available from iTunes, Spotify and Whooshkaa.
Our first episode! First uploaded to soundcloud on 14th May 2019! Welcome to SPEAK UP! Podcast! We are Amelia and Clara the founders of SPEAK UP! Society at Rose Bruford. In this episode we do a little introduction of ourselves and chat about theatre, school and why we hate Shakespeare. Follow us on @speakupsocietybru on Instagram for updates on our work.
Back down to London this week to have a go at Rose Bruford. I've always loved this school, maybe it's that it's just outside of London, or maybe it's the swans in the lake, it's just peaceful and beautiful. No better place to deliver a monologue about your troublesome dog. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jonathanstirling)
After graduating from Rose Bruford in 2001 Rosalie Craig joined the RSC and made her professional debut in Adrian Mitchell’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Her stage career since then has featured leading roles in both plays and musicals including the National Theatre productions of London Road, As You Like It, and Tori Amos’s The Light Princess at the National Theatre, for which she won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance in 2013. She is currently starring in Jez Butterworth’s critically acclaimed smash hit The Ferryman at the Gielgud until 19 May, and will return to the same theatre in September to star in Marianne Elliot’s highly anticipated production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, alongside Broadway legend Patti LuPone. The new version of the show will see Craig’s character Bobbi played as a woman for the first time.
In this episode I chat with the entire crew from The Lab Collective at Rose Bruford about their immersive performance work.
JMK 2016 Award winner and The Mountaintop director Roy Alexander Weise joined us to talk about how he went from wanting to be a celebrity chef to becoming a celebrated director of Katori Hall's Olivier award-winner. Roy also discusses how he cut his teeth at Oval House, Rose Bruford and the Royal Court as well as the timeliness of sharing The Mountaintop with audiences in 2016.