Ink Pellet

Ink Pellet is the only arts magazine for teachers. Published (since 1998) six times a year to coincide with the start of each new school term, Ink Pellet aims to keep English and Drama teachers updated on the latest news and views from the worlds of theatre, arts, dance and literature. Informative features assist in organising theatre and gallery trips, lesson planning, advice for school drama productions and for students looking to further their studies in the arts. Ink Pellet brings together interviews with the very best authors, directors, producers and artistes, showcases the most talked about exhibitions and includes a comprehensive What’s On section, plus theatre and book reviews, written by our growing band of teacher-reviewers.

EDITOR’S LETTER

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THE INBOX

Musical Polymath • Joanna MacGregor CBE, 66, is a concert pianist, conductor and innovator. Susan Elkin spoke to her.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company • Ahead of new UK tour, co-writer and director Adam Long found time to chat with Susan Elkin about the exciting new cast and associated education pack developed for schools.

Sylvia Young Theatre School • Susan Elkin chatted to Alison Ruffelle at the Sylvia Young Theatre School to find out how it is progressing, having lost its eponymous founder last year.

The Boy at the Back of the Class • Ahead of its upcoming new UK tour, The Boy at the Back of the Class author Onjali Q. Raúf chatted with Ink Pellet about its increased relevance in today’s fractured society and the associated education resources developed for schools.

Prizes and Awards • As we enter the annual‘awards season’, Susan Elkin assesses the merits of these prizes as guides, but hopes you will encourage your students to be independently minded.

Workshops, Courses, Auditions & Events • A selection of courses, CPD training, auditions, exhibitions and forthcoming productions. To be included in future issues, please email john@inkpellet.co.uk The deadline for the next issue is Feb 28th 2026

BOOK REVIEW

THEATRE REVIEW

Adrian Lukis • Adrian Lukis, 68, played Mr Wickham in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and has a developed a one man show based on that. Susan Elkin spoke to him.

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