Theatre School

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

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First Aired on

Oct 31, 1993

1 seaons till Dec 12, 1993

Popularity: 0.8752
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(GB)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: To Be or Not to Be

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Theatre School

A six-part documentary following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London. Known as "the trauma centre", it specialises in turning would-be actors into the real thing.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Getting In30 min

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

  • Episode 2Being There30 min

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

  • Episode 3Getting Your Act Together30 min

    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.

  • Episode 4Uncertainties30 min

    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.

  • Episode 5Moving On30 min

    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.

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Crew & Team

John Barnes

Director

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