News, updates, tips and more from behind the scenes at Dramatic Resources
DR trainer Jonathan Cullen joins a slate of plays by acclaimed British playwright Caryl Churchill in Portland, Oregon, including Kill – a blistering ten-minute monologue exploring the savagery of Greek mythology. The production runs through October and into November.
DR trainer Lizzie Twells is heading back to Morecambe for Series 6 of ITV’s The Bay. The hit crime drama returns with another murder mystery for the Major Investigation Unit. Lizzie has just wrapped filming and will be back on screen in 2027.
DR trainer Jem Wall heads to Poland and Prague to film a new feature, playing a bad wizard across 25 days of filming in December 2026 and February/March 2027. More details to follow…
DR trainer Victoria Mintey is starring as Bonnie Harris in Pangdemonium’s Come From Away, the hit musical based on the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11. The production runs until 27 September.
DR trainer Jem Wall stars as The Visitor in Hydrocracker’s immersive new production of Dickens’ The Signalman, reimagined inside an abandoned railway tunnel beneath Brighton Station. Directed by Hydrocracker Co-Director Richard Hahlo, the production runs 15 October–8 November.
DR trainer Sarah-Jayne Butler has been putting her coaching expertise to work behind the scenes on Tom Ford’s Cry to Heaven, as well as Positano, the upcoming Netflix/Working Title film starring Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña. Both productions were filmed in Italy, making for an impressive stint on the international film scene!
DR trainer Stephanie Street makes her playwriting debut at Chichester Festival Theatre with a small and quiet light, a powerful new play about Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan, the first female radio operator sent undercover into France during WWII. Following its Chichester run, it moves to the Orange Tree Theatre from 21 September–24 October. The Times called it a “profoundly moving” story.
DR trainer Chris Nayak plays Montfleury in the RSC’s sold-out, critically acclaimed production of Cyrano de Bergerac, playing at the Noël Coward Theatre for a “fiercely funny and intensely romantic” reimagining of the classic.
DR trainer Amelia Donkor stars as Titania and Hippolyta in this fresh, playful retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a major co-production between the RSC and Unicorn Theatre. After its London run, the magical, mischievous production took to the stage at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon.
DR trainer Annabel Arden takes on the role of Nell in Flabbergast’s striking new production of Beckett’s Endgame, at The Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe. The production has already caught The Times’ attention, earning a spot in its critics’ Fringe preview.
The ideas are interesting and the slides are polished… so why does this presentation feel so flat? In this month’s article, we debunk the myth of the ‘professional voice’ and offer actionable tips to increase vocal variety, pitch and volume — straight from the actor’s toolkit!
Virtual training sessions are greener, cheaper, and more flexible… so why are we so bored of them? In this article, we dissect how to attract (and retain) participants for scalable online training events. In 2026, let’s create virtual programmes that teams want to attend — again, and again!
What do a 19th century play by Chekhov, a theatre company in Singapore, and an actor-trainer-writer have to do with creative collaboration? Find out in this article. Steph Street explains how professionals in any industry can collaborate - better.
From Los Angeles to Lausanne, Doha to Denver, and Beijing to Berlin – 2025 was a whirlwind of workshops for our international team. We’re looking back on a few highlights from another year “on the road”. Expect executive coaching, storytelling workshops, presence and power, and much more!
“I’m sorry, Shelley. It’s a no.” DR trainer Shelley Davenport shares some hard knock tales from the front line of screenwriting… and why hearing “no” made her a better communicator. Read this before your next pitch!
Jelly legs, fluttery hands, a tight throat... Why does it feel less like public speaking, and more like preparing to enter a boxing ring? In this article, we share some Shakespearean wisdom for your next presentation.
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.
