Theatre School

Documentary series following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London.

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Documentary series following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London.

First Aired

1993-10-31
Last Aired

1993-12-12
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

method acting theatre

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Season 1

1. Getting In

300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.

300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.Less

30mins 1993-10-31

2. Being There

It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.

It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.Less

30mins 1993-11-07

3. Getting Your Act Together

Paul disappears for ten days, a serious breach of discipline. Anthony Hopkins, Simon Callow and others...More

Paul disappears for ten days, a serious breach of discipline. Anthony Hopkins, Simon Callow and others assess the techniques and torture of the Drama Centre.Less

30mins 1993-11-14

4. Uncertainties

How does an actor - even if he happens to be Anthony Hopkins - deal with insecurity? Ben and Darrell h...More

How does an actor - even if he happens to be Anthony Hopkins - deal with insecurity? Ben and Darrell have to overcome their doubts and flaws as they prepare for their first public performance.Less

30mins 1993-11-28

5. Moving On

Getting an agent is thought to be essential. Before an invited audience of guests and casting director...More

Getting an agent is thought to be essential. Before an invited audience of guests and casting directors, students are each given three minutes to impress.Less

30mins 1993-12-05

6. To Be or Not to Be

Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors...More

Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors, star parts or long-term unemployment? For one at least the fairy tale comes true.Less