Theatre * ‘Hamlet’ at the Old Vic or ‘Rebel without a cause’ at some flea pit in the sticks. * Drama kings and queens. * Legends; Brando, Olivier, Geilgud, Gish, Monroe, Taylor, Burton, Poitier, Washington, Kidman, Streep, Berry, Fonda, Stewart, Hudson, Gable. An endless list of those who literally and skilfully play with and effectively manipulate our imagination. * Theatre- past, present and future. Its roots in England gaining royal ascent; early image and frightful reputation. * Theatre as inspiration. Why people choose the acting profession. * Amongst the most precarious and competitive in the world. How to make it any which way. *A word from an agent - Sorry you didn’t get the part. * Leading directors and producers from Broadway to the West End . Theatre in other parts of the world. |
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