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Theatre School

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.

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Episode 130 min1993-10-31

Getting In

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

Episode 230 min1993-11-07

Being There

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

Episode 330 min1993-11-14

Getting Your Act Together

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 430 min1993-11-28

Uncertainties

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 530 min1993-12-05

Moving On

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.

Episode 630 min1993-12-12

To Be or Not to Be

Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors, star parts or long-term unemployment? For one at least the fairy tale comes true.

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