The History of Actor Training in the British Drama School. Podcast
1) The Drama School and The University.
In which we think about Drama Schools and University Drama Departments and work our way through ‘Falling Off A Wall: Degrees of Change in British Actor Training’ Ben Frankombe's essential paper o...Show More
2) East 15 at Sixty. The first two years. Philip Hedley.
In which we discuss how Philip Hedley came to join the first cohort of East 15 Acting School in the autumn of 1961 and examine something of the complex relationship between the school, it’s founder Ma...Show More
3) East 15 Acting School at Sixty.
In which we celebrate the Sixtieth Birthday of East 15 in the first of two special podcasts. The cover shows blossom in the grounds of the Debden campus earlier this year. Support the show
4) Nicolai Demidov: Some thoughts on Pedagogy.
In which we prepare for a new term by reading Chapter 8 of Nicolai Demidov’s book ‘The Art of Living Onstage From a Theatre Teacher’s Laboratory Translated by Andrei Malaev-Babel and Alexandra Rojavi...Show More
5) Andrei Biziorek : Nicolai Demidov and The Pedagogy of the Future.
In which we discuss Nicolai Demidov and his School of Acting with Andrei Biziorek of the Demidov Studio London.Links for the London studio and the Demidov Association can be found here : The studio: w...Show More
6) Ita O'Brien. Developing an ethical approach to intimate content.
In which we discuss the career of teacher and intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien and understand why Michaela Coel chose to thank Ita for her work when she won the leading actress award at the 2021 Bafta...Show More
7) Penny Cherns.
In which we discuss the professional life of Penny Cherns.Penny trained on the Directors’ Course at the Drama Centre after completing a sociology degree at the University of Kent at Canterbury. She wo...Show More
8) John Beschizza and Annie Tyson discuss Doreen Cannon.
In which we talk about Doreen Cannon. One of the most important figures in the history of British Actor training. With very special guests Annie Tyson and John Bechizza. John BeschizzaJohn is the Lead...Show More
9) Sarah Frankcom resigns from Lamda.
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10) Marowitz at Lamda in 1956. Callow at The Drama Centre 1970 and a brief history of the Ds.
In which we compare two experiences of the British Drama School and prepare for conversations about Doreen Cannon. Support the show