News, updates, tips and more from behind the scenes at Dramatic Resources
A member of the team recently noticed THIS new poster at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London - featuring our very own Amalia Vitale! A wonderful reminder of a great production. Can you spot it on your next theatre trip?
Across the pond, DR trainer Terri McMahon is directing Much Ado About Nothing at Cleveland Play House. This production runs 5 - 15 November. Tickets and more.
DR trainer and Spanish theatre legend Tamzin Townsend is directing Un Dios Salvaje (God of Carnage) at Teatro Alcázar in Madrid. The run began in August (to great reviews) and will end on 28 June 2026. Tickets and more.
Check out this BTS photo of DR trainer Chris Nayak! Chris is in rehearsals for Cyrano De Bergerac at the RSC in Stratford-Upon-Avon. “A lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.” Runs 27 Sep-15 Nov. Tickets and more.
Don’t miss LIFERS, a new play at Southwark Playhouse featuring DR trainer Mona Goodwin. This fascinating play follows an ageing incarcerated person and a new prison officer as they navigate life in prison. Runs 1-25 October. Tickets and more.
You can spot DR trainer Miriam Silverman in season two of Your Friends & Neighbors, the Apple TV series. Watch it here.
DR trainer Helen Chadwick has just released her new album, Beauty Under Dark. The album features eleven songs with pianist Kirsteen Davidson Kelly - songs of love, fury, memory and hope. Listen here.
DR trainer Jem Wall can be seen in Steve McQueen’s new film, Blitz. Look out for the ‘nasty Lost Property Officer’! You can watch Blitz now on Apple TV.
From April, you can spot DR trainer Jem Wall as ‘Grenwig’ in season 2 of Andor. Watch soon on Disney+!
In honour of Pride Month, we sat down with Lara King and Dr. Matt Yoxall to discuss what Queer leadership looks and feels like in 2025. Join Matt and Lara as they explore what authenticity means in a world where LGBTQ people face ever greater scrutiny. We wish all of our colleagues, clients, and partners a safe and happy Pride.
Are you a leader trying to explain big ideas to your team, or a subject expert who needs to present to a wider audience? This month, we’re sharing our DOUBLE A storytelling framework for communicating complex information. You don’t want to miss this one!
Jaye watched the trainers work their magic from behind the scenes at DR HQ… until she became a participant on the Open Course! Read about her experience in our latest blog post (and book your spot for May’s Open Course here).
We invited three ‘international women’ and DR trainers to discuss women’s leadership in honour of IWD. Join Terri, Tamzin and Jo as they share insights into the relationship between the arts, business, and the fight for gender equality.
DR trainer Mona Goodwin learned a valuable lesson about international storytelling when taking a powerful new play to Brooklyn, New York.
Happy Pride Month! In this article, the DR team is sharing its favourite LGBTQ charities and organisations from around the world. Find out how to get involved in their work here.
In this article, Geoff Church answers the questions: How do we find quality, honest feedback? What can we do to receive and implement it… better?
What do storytelling and a kitten in two halves have in common? Find out in this article! Here are three of our go-to storytelling tools to step up your communication.
Are gender stereotypes in the workplace affecting women leaders in 2024? Victoria Mintey responds. This article for International Women’s Day explores the professional challenges many women still face today.
All the world’s a stage… trainer and DR co-founder, Richard Hahlo, offers practical advice for business leaders navigating moments “in the spotlight”.
Geoff Church and Didi Hopkins celebrate 20 years of Dramatic Resources. As 2023 draws to an end, we’re looking back on two decades at the forefront of leadership development - and wondering what’s in store for the future!
We sat down with DR trainers Miriam Silverman and Aaron Neil to reflect on their recent work on Broadway, and how the theatre can teach us valuable lessons about leadership and communication.
In Part 2, the DR team reflects on the accomplishments of inspiring Black women who broke new ground off-stage. UK Black History Month resources.
In honour of UK Black History Month, the DR team shares the work of influential Black women from the world of theatre and performance. Further resources.
In this video interview, director Richard Hahlo shares what makes team-building events with Dramatic Resources different.
In Part 2, DR trainer Simon Chadwick explores how an actor’s approach to Creativity and Health can help foster resilience. Don’t miss Part 1 of this miniseries on resilience!
DR trainer Simon Chadwick shares his insights into why an actor’s career demands resilience, and how we can all cultivate this quality. Part 2 coming soon!
Newest member of the DR office team, Andrea, shares her experience as a participant on the Open Course.
From across the pond, DR trainer Jonathan Cullen shares his thoughts on “Looking for Gifts” - why we should all speak less, and listen more.
In this guest blog, DR trainer and participatory theatre maker Rachel Griffiths shares what she learned from the virtual world, and how these lessons apply “in the room”.
