It gives me great pleasure to welcome you back to
Sardines, now in its second issue - where we focus on aspects of
theatre training.
We have had a wonderful response from all of our
readers, who are delighted to have a new magazine for the amateur
theatre community.
Keep your letters and emails flooding in; we love
to hear from you, and don't forget to check out our website for all the
latest news and
reviews.
Theatre training is very close to my heart and I
run a youth group at my local amateur theatre. I believe the training
and involvement of young
people in the performing arts helps keep our
society alive, as Alastair Pearce, Principal of Rose Bruford College
told me: “One of the key signs of a
civilised society is its attitude towards the arts and its readiness to
introduce people to what can be utterly life changing and life
enhancing. Theatre, just like music or dance or any of the other arts,
can do more than simply entertain, it can change people’s lives,
allowing them to grow and to view themselves and the world in different
ways.
The performing arts or the arts in general are
fundamental signs of a healthy society, because that’s a society
that’s thinking and reflecting about itself, growing mentally and
spiritually. A civilisation can’t call
itself a civilisation, I think, unless it has a vibrant artistic
community. The arts must be able to flourish, and therefore must be
available.”
Fine words indeed, enjoy Sardines.
or call 020 8249 7062.
DRAMA SCHOOL - COVER STORY
Jane Lobb talks to Alastair Pearce, Principal,
Rose Bruford College and Chairman, Conference of Drama Schools on the
benefits of training.
I’D DO ANYTHING ?
As the BBC’s reality net now reaches
out to include children, we talk to three
part-time theatre schools for the young.
PLUS...
NEWS & FEATURES
The Directory -
Comprehensive listing of amateur societies in and around Greater
London.
New play releases
- Latest titles available for amateur performance in association with
Samuel French Limited.
Competition -
Win West End theatre tickets.
VENUE DIRECTORY -
Performance and rehearsal venues available for hire.
SHOW GUIDE -
Listing amateur / non-professional productions in and around Greater
London.
THE REVIEW -
Sardines pick of the amateur productions reviewed over the last 3
months.
MARKETPLACE -
Classified listings for societies to post ‘offered’ or
‘wanted’ items to buy, sell, hire, beg or borrow.
