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acting producing and stage management

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Ophelia Charlesworth: My start-up journey

Ophelia Charlesworth: My start-up journey

Law graduate Ophelia Charlesworth founded her theatre production company after joining the Theatre Society during her studies and considering how law case studies could be adapted for the stage.

Essex Startups

13 March 2024

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Memorial prize inspires East 15 graduates for 10 years

Memorial prize inspires East 15 graduates for 10 years

A decade on from establishing the Tom Bennett Award, we look back at the story behind the award and chat to one of the first recipients.

Philanthropy

15 January 2024

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Rediscovering our Loughton Campus

Rediscovering our Loughton Campus

Professor Sanja Bahun, Executive Dean (Arts and Humanities) at the University of Essex explains what makes the University's Loughton Campus so special and outlines ambitious plans for its future.

Professor Sanja Bahun

23 November 2023

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How I applied to and got an offer for East 15

How I applied to and got an offer for East 15

The first time I applied for East 15 Acting School (part of University of Essex) back in 2019, I did not get an offer from any of the courses I was interested in (BA Acting and BA Acting International). That year, I sent auditions to some of the most prestigious acting schools in England and Scotland, but the reality was, I hadn’t done any previous training, so all my self-tapes were quite amateur.

Cristiana Catalina Clucencu

28 September 2023

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An Alumni production: 'The S is Silent' premieres at the Pleasance Theatre in an Off West End run

'The ''S'' Is Silent', a production by University of Essex BA Drama and Literature 2022 graduate, Marina Cusi Sanchez, premiered to raving reviews at the Off-West-End this April 2023. Marina tells us more about debut London experience with her fledgling theatre company and original play.

Alumni team, Marina Cusi Sanchez

09 May 2023

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My Experience at East 15 Acting School

My Experience at East 15 Acting School

International student Cristiana shares her journey at East 15 Acting School, where she studied BA World Performance.

Cristiana Catalina Clucencu

25 April 2023

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Theatre and Black History

Theatre and Black History

Theatre can engage audiences with key events in Black History, uncover previously unheard voices and encourage discussions around issues. It can also challenge conventional views on history.

Professor Jeremy Krikler, Dr Holly Maples

10 February 2022

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Storytelling for Black History

Storytelling for Black History

Hidden histories and lost voices are now being heard. The latest episode of Louder Than Words looks at Black History through lenses of plays and literature. Contributors to this episode are:  Dr Jak Peake, Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Professor Jeremy Krikler, Department of history Dr Holly Maples, East 15 Acting School

Professor Jeremy Krikler, Dr Holly Maples, Dr Jak Peake, Professor Jules Pretty

10 February 2022

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To Edinburgh Fringe and beyond

To Edinburgh Fringe and beyond

Alumni team

26 February 2021

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Creating The Dream

Creating The Dream

The play tells the story of a black British teenager as he discovers police brutality and the rise of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s and 1970s in West London.

Andrew McPherson

14 January 2021

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