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Archive for August, 2011

Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Posted by John Naples-Campbell on 25th August 2011

So last year I was Directing a production for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival… which received great press… and this year I have been working for MTM:UK as an assessor for the Music Theatre Matters:UK Awards for Musical Theatre in the fringe. As the fringe comes to an end I have seen 44 shows! This year has been [...]

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Curriculum for Excellence

Posted by John Naples-Campbell on 25th August 2011

So we are now into the second year of Curriculum for Excellence at secondary level and I am so excited to be working with a fabulous department and faculty. Our first year and second years are rotated in the Expressive Arts; each pupil gaining 3 periods a week for ten weeks in Drama, Music and [...]

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Five Minute Theatre!

Posted by John Naples-Campbell on 25th August 2011

So at the end of last term Knox Academy took part in an amazing day of theatre to celebrate the fifth birthday of the National Theatre of Scotland. We were so honoured to be taking part in what became an incredible day in the Drama Department. All the Standard Grade classes took part and received so [...]

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