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Spotlight on ‘Whisper Me’ actor Nicky

Hello! My name is Nicky and I’ve just wrapped up on a tour with Face Front, covering the heavy story of Whisper Me Happy Ever After. A couple words that spring out to me when I think about Face Front is family, home, inclusive and belonging. This was my first year being at Face Front…



Spotlight on Placement Student Aidan

Joy is a word I hear a lot at Face Front theatre but it’s not just a word, it’s an attitude, a way of life and a gift. Helen Nicholson, a renowned applied theatre practitioner, author and teacher talks about ‘The Gift of theatre,’ as a concept in her seminal book, applied drama, an insightful…



spotlight on placement student Richard

Hello everyone! I’m Richard, and my Chinese name is Qipeng Wang. I’m from Shanghai, China. I graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy with a degree in Theatre Directing and spent many years working as a director and drama teacher in Shanghai. Currently, I’m pursuing my MA in Applied Theatre at the Royal Central School of…



Spotlight on Interaction participant: ‘Con’

We are used to Face Front participants be awesome in our weekly session, but we would like to shine a light on some fantastic work that InterACTion participant Con has been doing outside of his time with Face Front. In the run up to Christmas 2024, Con (who has lived experience of homelessness) volunteered with…



Face Front Participant turns 100 years old!

In late January, many members of the Face Front family attended InterACTion participant Lydia’s 100th birthday celebrations. Annie Smol MBE gave this heartfelt speech at the event… “To Lydia I’ve known Lydia for nearly 30 years through various theatre projects that we have been involved with. Lydia excels as an actor, singer and a creative…



Spotlight on Interaction participant: ‘Con’

We are used to Face Front participants be awesome in our weekly session, but we would like to shine a light on some fantastic work that InterACTion participant Con has been doing outside of his time with Face Front. In the run up to Christmas 2024, Con (who has lived experience of homelessness) volunteered with…



Spotlight on Placement student Aglaia

Hi there! I’m Aglaia, and let me tell you my short (so far!) story.   Imagine: you’re an international student in your second year of Arts Management at Goldsmiths University of London, and you’re going to have your first placement experience ever! You’re scared of new people, new work, constant English language and of yourself…



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