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June 24, 2018 Susan Elkin

Books still matter

Last week I attended the 2018 Theatre Book Prize award ceremony. From a shortlist of five titles, Nicholas Hytner won with Balancing...

June 10, 2018 Susan Elkin

Swan Lake for 2000 children

Last week I had the most uplifting theatrical experience of the year – so far.  I saw Swan Lake at Royal Opera...

June 3, 2018 Susan Elkin

Playing for pleasure

I write a lot about the performing arts I watch other people engaging in. Last week, for a change, it was my...

April 15, 2018 Susan Elkin

Ban rip-off audition fees

Audition fees for aspirant performers seeking vocational training are in the news. Good.  Shadow Culture Secretary, Tim Watson, has read his own...

January 28, 2018 Susan Elkin

Visiting an impressive FE provider

I often visit performing arts training providers. I always set off enthusiastically hoping (expecting) to find excellence. Often I am disappointed. But...

January 21, 2018 Susan Elkin

Shakespeare as teacher – the RSC way

Last week I attended an RSC education briefing event at the Barbican. There were nice sandwiches and a complimentary ticket for Titus...