Musical theatre and acting programmes in the UK - an offer of advice

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>Hello...</p>

<p>this is my first post on this forum (so please be kind ;)). Just to say that I am a professionally MT trained performer (graduated in 2002) living in London (UK) and if you have any questions regarding training or work in that part of the world...give me a tinkle....:) </p>

<p>I have been overwhelmed with emails and queries in other forums (UK and American) over the years of giving advice, hence was urged to write a book about it all - an insider's guide to what life is really like as a performing arts major trying to make their way in the "thicket" of the business of show. (This includes a chapter on foreigners studying and working in the performing arts in the UK). My book was published last month - foreword by Leslie Bricusse who will be speaking about it on the Elaine Paige BBC radio 2 show on Sunday 16th December (you can listen to it back online). More information about myself and what I do in my profile including reviews and links, I can also email you a table of contents and more. </p>

<p>I do apologise if advertising is against the rules (just delete that part of my post then), I just thought I would make people aware of this information, as I know so many people are interested in and keen on studying musical theatre in the UK but simply don't have the required information at hand! Hence why I get so many emails and query posts every day. </p>

<p>I think this forum is brilliant and some people here put a lot of hard work into it. Well done and I know from my own experience just how much time and effort it takes, so hats off to you all.</p>

<p>J</p>

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<p>JIJane - I've read a lot of your advice on another forum and found it incredibly useful :) Thank you for all the help!</p>

<p>Everyone - this lady really knows her stuff! :D</p>

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<p>JIJane, what is the title of your book?</p>

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<p>Thanks dramaprincess, I think I remember you too!</p>

<p>NotMamaRose (and thank god for that ;)) - it's called "So you want to tread the boards" and it's on Amazon - UK, Canadian and American version, although the UK version has a bit more detail....I am happy to email you with more information.</p>

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<p>JIJane -- Your book sounds great, I'm definitely going to order a copy. On a humorous note, I'd like to caution you to be careful about asking Americans to "give you a tinkle" -- it has a whole different meaning over here!</p>

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<p>Oh really?? Ah yes, I think I know what "double entente" you are referring to now, oops! :O <em>Goes away to edit her post....and finds out it cannot be edited. :(</em></p>

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<p>Jane:</p>

<p>I also laughed at "give you a tinkle." A couple of other idioms that are different in the US and UK that I find amusing are:</p>

<p>"I got so p i s s e d"
"I'll be round to knock you up"</p>

<p>And then, there's my friend Randall who goes by the name "Randy." Brits seem to think this is quite funny.</p>