Ink Pellet

Ink Pellet is the only arts magazine for teachers. Published (since 1998) six times a year to coincide with the start of each new school term, Ink Pellet aims to keep English and Drama teachers updated on the latest news and views from the worlds of theatre, arts, dance and literature. Informative features assist in organising theatre and gallery trips, lesson planning, advice for school drama productions and for students looking to further their studies in the arts. Ink Pellet brings together interviews with the very best authors, directors, producers and artistes, showcases the most talked about exhibitions and includes a comprehensive What’s On section, plus theatre and book reviews, written by our growing band of teacher-reviewers.

EDITOR’S LETTER

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THE INBOX

Creative Persistence • Mike Gayle is the author of twenty best-selling novels including All the Lonely People (2020). His latest, On We Go was published on 04 June. Susan Elkin spoke to him.

Embracing Shakespeare • How the Shakespeare Curriculum is helping students to embrace Shakespeare’s language, develop agency and enjoy the intrigue of interpretation, by Imogen Chapman, English Teacher at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School.

Little Angel at 65 • Little Angel Theatre is 65 years old and it is celebrating its Big Birthday with a bang – at least with a dramatic shake of puppet strings and a big new project. Susan Elkin investigates.

Lighthouse Youth Theatre • Lighthouse Youth Theatre launches in Poole this autumn with three years of funding from Abor Vitae Foundation, supporting the existing youth programmes offered. Susan Elkin is our guide.

National Theatre Nationwide • The National Theatre has launched a landmark nationwide partnership to boost access to theatre across every region of England with a significant commitment to touring. Susan Elkin found out more.

Hidden History • Susan Elkin puts forward the case for promoting historical literature, helping to put historical events into greater context.

Workshops, Courses, Auditions & Events • A selection of courses, CPD training, auditions, exhibitions and forthcoming productions. To be included in future issues, please email john@inkpellet.co.uk The deadline for the next issue is August 31st 2026.

EXHIBITIONS:

THEATRE REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

Sammy Moore • Sammy Moore, 30, is half of Some Smith and Moore, the production company behind Derrière on a G String in which he is also lead performer. Susan Elkin spoke to him.

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