News, updates, tips and more from behind the scenes at Dramatic Resources
Outside the DR training room, Rachel Griffiths has been working with South American domestic workers living in SE London. The final theatre piece will be recreated for the London Citizens Mayoral Assembly in front of 2000 Londoners.
In March, DR trainer Rachel Griffiths guided Creating Ground members through a new community theatre piece, Count Yourself Lucky. This piece explores the barriers migrant women face in receiving ante- and post-natal care.
DR trainer Mona Goodwin is Denise in “Extraordinary” - which has just been nominated for Best Scripted Comedy at the BAFTA TV Awards! Sarah-Jayne Butler coached on this series. Watch on ITV or Disney+.
DR trainer Fiona Dunn is producer, director and writer for The ReFramed Project. This project just launched with support from Arts Council England and Chichester Festival Theatre, and provides creative dementia support. Follow for updates.
The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed “Grenfell: in the words of survivors“ is transferring to New York. DR trainer Mona Goodwin will play multiple roles in this production. Watch it at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York from 13 April – 12 May 2024.
DR trainer Rachel Fowler is currently working on a new short film, SOMEWHERE VERY NEAR. This comes hot off the tails of STILLNESS, which won 13 awards.
DR trainer Stephanie Street plays Dr Joanne Alba in BREATHTAKING, a shocking drama which tells the story of how the Covid crisis unfolded in the NHS. Watch on itvX.
Catch Jem Wall in ROYAL KILL LIST on Sky History - can you spot him in the trailer? Don’t miss this epic story of bloody revenge.
DR trainer Amalia Vitale has wrapped up filming on another series of CBeebies' Roots and Fruits, in which she voices multiple characters.
DR trainer Amalia Vitale voices multiple characters in children's TV show Toad & Friends, available in mainland Europe on HBO Max.
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”.
Happy Pride Month! In this article, we share quotes from inspirational LGBTQ+ figures exploring communication, authenticity and power – and what we can learn from them.
In our increasingly fragmented working environment, people need to feel connected whenever they can. So why go hybrid? One word: Community. DR Director Geoff Church shares his recent discoveries in planning a hybrid training event.
As the goalposts keep moving, in this week’s blog Geoff and Liz explore how the skills of the improviser can help turn obstacles into opportunities.
This week HR expert Liz and DR Director Geoff, explore how creativity and preparation must combine to produce a great online pitch.
In their second joint article, HR expert Liz Nottingham and DR Director Geoff, explore how to turn your client meetings into a conversation - and the benefits that await if you do.
DR Director Geoff spoke to HR expert Liz Nottingham about why you need to find your 'inner chat show host' when facilitating and delivering online.
Trainer and comedian Lara King shares DR’s top tips for more successful virtual communication, along with some meeting moments which might seem all too familiar…
