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.

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THE INBOX

Global Playwright • Oladipo “Dipo” Ogboluaje, 57, is a British/Nigerian playwright best known for Early Morning (2003) and lya-lle (The First Wife) which won the Alfred Fargon Award in 2009. Susan Elkin talked to him.

Top Gs Like Me • Top Gs Like Me is a new play by Samson Hawkins which premieres at Royal and Derngate, Northampton in February 2026. Susan Elkin chats to Anna Simpson about the workshops and CPD sessions they are coordinating with the production.

Mama Goose • Vikki Stone is the co-writer and co-director of Mama Goose, Theatre Royal’s Stratford East’s 2025 pantomime. Susan Elkin spoke to her.

Supporting the Fringe • Susan Elkin highlights the wonderful opportunities for school parties to take in live performances at the many fringe theatres.

Workshops, Courses, Auditions & Events

THEATRE REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

Heather Jeffrey • Heather Jeffrey founded, and edits, London Pub Theatres Magazine, an online forum for reviews and interviews, now in its 11th year. Susan Elkin talks to her.

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