Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh’s working diary begins in November 2016 at the end of a full and exciting year of theatre-making with her company, Take Back. The company is a northern-based collective creating immediate script-in-hand responses to social and political events (of which there were many in 2016). Her work with Take Back fell between filming the third series of Broadchurch for ITV and starring in the award-winning play Wit at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

She kicks off as she prepares to start rehearsals for Mike Leigh’s epic film about the Peterloo Massacre of 1819; visits schools and colleges representing Arts Emergency – an organisation set up to promote opportunities for young working-class actors; and awaits news of a possible London transfer of Wit.

The book takes in Hesmondhalgh’s unique experiences of working in film, theatre, TV and radio drama, and through the ups and downs of life as a working actor and producer, while balancing family life. The events described throughout take place against the backdrop of the huge political change and upheaval as Britain votes in favour of Brexit and Donald Trump is elected as US president.

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/julie-hesmondhalgh-a-working-diary-9781350025691/?fbclid=IwAR2Kptu3t6aSW2itk1tW_hc5zZNgnJL1pVHmUVV1JfXI_EsQFL3Owsg41gE

THE LAST SUPPER – NTC 2019

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Admin2

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2019

‘FLESH’ by Rob Drummond.

‘This is my body you eat’……The last rehearsal of the year and The Last Supper.

So many questions & still so much more to do!

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Admin2

Whose line is it anyway??

A Saturday afternoon script meeting to allocate lines for our National Theatre Connections play, ‘Flesh’ by Rob Drummond……. Huge thanks to Emily, Grace & Oli……. Only another 30 pages to go!!

TUESDAY & SATURDAY CLASSES

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Admin2

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2018/19

A reminder that we’re back in rehearsals tonight for ‘Flesh’, by Rob Drummond, at 7.30pm…….. Wrap up warm!!

Also, all Saturday classes start back this week, Saturday 3rd November, see you then!!

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2018/19

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Admin2

And so very slowly we take that first step, get up on our feet and start investigating page one of ‘Flesh’ by Rob Drummond………

SATURDAY CLASSES

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Admin2

ACTING | DRAMA | LAMDA | FIRE & STEEL THEATRE CO

WE HAVE A FEW PLACES AVAILABLE IN OUR SATURDAY CLASSES for young people aged 6 – 16 years.

Marple Drama’s principal aim is to offer people of all levels of experience the opportunity to develop honest & truthful acting skills. This is at the heart of all we do. Our classes are designed to nurture individual talent within an inspiring and supportive group setting.

Students will be introduced to a wide range of performance methods & techniques designed to challenge and stimulate the creative process. These include: improvisation, theatre games, voice & speech, movement, physical theatre, acting methods & techniques, stage combat, screen acting (TV/Film), audition technique and performance.

All the tutors employed by Marple Drama are industry professionals with extensive experience in theatre, television and radio.

HARRIET EATON – ARDEN SCHOOL OF THEATRE

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Admin2

Wishing Harriet Eaton all the luck in the world as she starts at The Arden School of Theatre. You will be missed at NTC rehearsals!! Glad you made it into the photo…Ha! Love how you found yourself centre stage in a bright blue jumper!! You have been well taught! Good luck Harriet!!

NTC REHEARSALS TUES 11th SEPT 2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Admin2

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2018/19

Rehearsals start tomorrow, Tuesday 11th September at 7.30pm……

Look forward to seeing everyone then!