Articles

Anna McNamara (GSA) updates on a nationwide project to promote aspiration and access to the arts in Higher Education

Gina Abolins from Tonic reports on their Five Years on from #MeToo event, which brought together the staff of drama schools, colleges and conservatoires across the country to reflect on what has changed since 2017, and to ask the question “what next?”

The closure of ALRA

On Monday SOLT and UK Theatre released an updated version of their 10 Principles for creating safe and inclusive working spaces in the theatre industry, to help tackle bullying, harassment and discrimination.

The FDS, along with 20 other leading industry trade bodies, membership organisations, unions and members of AAPTLE, supports these Principles.

Sally Ann Gritton, Mountview’s Director of Academic Affairs and Head of Undergraduate Performance, tells us how Mountview adapted to lockdown, and outlines the ongoing ways in which the institution is adapting to current restrictions.

When we hit lockdown in March 2020, FDS Schools immediately cancelled their usual summer term productions and showcases. Teaching and learning moved online for the rest of the academic year with Zoom productions and virtual projects replacing normal activities; not just for performers but across all the production and technical arts students. GSA's Head of Technical Theatre Arts, Jo Franklin, looks at how technical training courses are adapting for the new academic year in our new Covid world.

Defending, protecting and supporting our students, colleagues, institutions and the creative industries during this unprecedented time.

Charis McRoberts, graduate from Royal Birmingham School of Acting, shares her experience of the 2019 FDS Dublin showcase

Report on the FDS joint Drama School Auditions in Newcastle and Doncaster

Students often ask why Drama Schools charge audition fees. Here we answer why these are charged and also discuss options for those that cannot afford these fees.