These are the Youths That Thunder at the Play House

The second talk in a series that celebrates new scholarship will explore research into actor training and the craftsmanship, artistry and environment of theatre making.

Dr Tom Cornford is a Director and recently appointed Lecturer in Theatre at the University of York. He is currently writing a book about the theatre studios of Michael Chekhov, Joan Littlewood and Michel Saint-Denis and his talk will explore the craftsmanship and artistry of theatre making.

Dr Trevor Rawlins, recently appointed Head of Acting at GSA/University of Surrey, will discuss his research into the changing working environment of the professional actor and the impact of those changes for actor training.