I feel I should preface this article with a bit of a disclaimer: yes, my job title is Duty Manager, and yes the Ivy Arts Centre at the University of Surrey is a theatre venue for students and public alike. However, I am well aware it’s probably not quite the same as public venues purely … More Magnify: Duty Manager
University is a place for opportunities. It is not just a way of gaining academic skills and earning that degree that employers seem so desperate for; it also provides you with the time and contacts to get out there and try different things. In the theatre and dance worlds, connections are vital and it really … More Magnify: TV Runner (Glimpsing the Future)
At this time of cuts and unemployment, many are questioning Arts degrees and, even more so, Arts placements. Is there really much point in taking a year out to work for an industry that is more cut-throat and unpredictable than ever? Simply put, yes, there is a point. And that point is unbeatable experience. Lauren … More Magnify: Arts Placement Student
I must admit, writing a piece entitled ‘actor’ makes me feel rather strange. Can I really call myself that, in such a bold way? Maybe not, but for the purposes of this article, I will be confident in declaring “I am an actor!”. In this instance, a film actor (or ‘tress if you’re going to … More Magnify: Actor – Screen
The second in my ‘Magnify’ series, looking into what it’s like to be a self-proclaimed theatre critic, and how I got here. It’s now been two and a half years since I started writing in a more serious form, firstly for the innovative A Younger Theatre website founded by Jake Orr, and now with The … More Magnify: Theatre Critic
This is the first in what I hope to be a series of articles magnifying job roles within the Theatre Industry from a personal perspective, giving insight into the inner workings of theatrical positions as and when I become involved in them. I have just come to the end of my 5 month stint as … More Magnify: Technical Stage Manager
