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I'm still on the look out for some specialist theatre practitioners to interview for this blog. if that's you, or someone you know, get in touch. In other news, I wanted to share a new theory I have about the British Theatre industry. Its tough times for those starting out as stage actors at the moment. There are not enough opportunities, and often the opportunities there are, are given funding for very specific reasons. This means the requirements for actors are also very specific. If you don't fit that mould, then you can't be included. I think It should go without saying that the current acting masters, and their greater predocessors, got where they got through repetition. Especially in the old days of repertory, young actors were able to play a wide range of parts and work with other, more experienced actors. They played in various different venues and to a wide demographic, and that is how they became great. The rep doesn't really exist in this country anymore, but a new theatre has emerged which seeks to fulfil the same purpose for actors. The fringe (by this I include the works of urban and rural theatres, festivals and organisations who recognise themselves as producers of 'fringe theatre') is now the place where younger - or less experienced actors get to learn their craft and develop their talent. It is a place where trained and untrained performers work together with trained and untrained directors, playwrights, stage managers and designers. It can be hit and miss, though in my experience, fringe shows are at the very least, interesting, and at best, outstanding. Many actors lucky enough to break into the upper echelons of the industry will boast several credits and awards earned on the fringe circuit. Let us hope, that the frequency of fringe shows increases, and we may have a new rep. Thanks people.
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Hello! So this is hopefully the first of many posts to this blog. I will focus on Theatre and Film, reviews and opinions, as well as occasionally publicising my own work. I am also looking for specialist Theatre practitioners to interview for this blog. If you think you fit that bill, please do get in touch. I'll kick things of by sharing a review of one of the best shows I've seen this summer so far. Thanks people. http://georgeboundy.tumblr.com/post/90962918960/review-great-britain-at-the-national-theatre |
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