Blogs Whispers from the Wings In conversation with Brian Duffy In conversation with Brian Duffy Whisper #92 Charlotte introduces Brian Duffy and explains how they are working together to create a visual script for Troilus and Cressida. Watch vlog Charlotte Arrowsmith Charlotte Arrowsmith is playing ‘Cassandra’ in Troilus and Cressida. The first Deaf BSL signing actor to perform in a mainstream RSC production, Charlotte has been an actor for 15 years, as well as running drama youth groups, leading workshops and directing plays with both Deaf and hearing young actors. She is an emerging theatre director with a passion to make casting diversity neutral and explore creative ways to make theatre accessible for all. Follow Charlotte on Twitter @Charlottetigger. Previous Post The first two weeks Next Post A few weeks in at rehearsals You are in: Blogs Also in this section Also in this section Our final week on tourWhen the show can't go onThe secrets of the dressing roomOn tour in PlymouthIs The Comedy of Errors really a comedy?Amy and James Q&A Part 3Right now, it's all strangeIt isn't supposed to be easyStage Management takeoverAmy and James Q&A, Part 2Katherine Pearce on playing HoratiaCorey on playing EdmundThe Taming of the Shrew band takeoverRichard Clothier on playing Alexander BoydAmy and James Q&A, Part 1Debbie Korley on playing MercyMeasure at the BarbicanA visit to The Boy in the DressA birthday, some coffee and a discoWho tells our stories?Measure goes to SpainThe Lowry, SalfordOur final dayWho was Gertrude Bell?Laura Elsworthy's As You Like It takeoverStepping towards StratfordBackstage at Measure for MeasureTaking shapeDon't worry, they're good tearsMeasure for Measure tech weekMeasure for Measure rehearsalsNew town, new home, new identityWhere the scars of Apartheid run deepFleet, felt, aliveGetting ReadyBeing BeyoncéThe power of the pattern Unexpected trainingFrom tech to pressStarting to moveWalking on airWhat does a Movement Director do?Working in repIn the recording studioFrom South African summer to British winterThe final Shrew rehearsalsArriving in Stratford-upon-AvonExtraordinary and dangerousI'm doing Shakespeare!There is no size to truthNo time to overthinkPress nights are weirdThe gorgeous mess of tech weekSaying goodbye to TamburlaineA maverick performanceBackstage is a bloody mess...Mixing reality and fictionConversation with Gregory DoranIn Conversation with the castCamera rehearsalWigs and sign namesIn conversation with EstherPress nightPreviews and make upSettling in at lovely StratfordFinal week in LondonA few weeks in at rehearsalsGetting the roleThe journey beginsStratford has never seen so much daal and honour The white cockerel on the parapet wallBeware the stench of holinessIf you saw a heatwave, would you wave back?Celebrating the RSC's unsung heroes“You staying on with the RSC then?” Let them lookThe End of the Road or Euston Station BluesThe understudies take centre stageA New York state of mindJust like a familyBarks from backstageNot all actors are extrovertsDogs are better than human beings... The cat is out of the bagOn the RoadAn impolite, abrasive, human experienceRaise the RoofBritish Sign Language and ShakespeareDeath and comedyFighting the Female FearThe Hamlet tour beginsCounting down to opening nightCarthage Video Diary: ShoreCarthage Video Diary: PeopleMaking a Drama Out of a CrisisCarthage Video Diary: RuinsMischief and MetamorphosesMaking SaloméBusking ItRhythms, chords and melodies Tech rehearsalsA Tale of Two TablesFeeling luckyBeginning's End Bring on the Swan! Researching Rome (without time travel)Part 2: Our Research Trip to ChinaPart 1: Our research trip to ChinaRehearsals, Ghosts and our own Bushtucker TrialMary Beard Visits the London Rehearsal Rooms"We're working for the RSC!" I Felt Like a Rabbit in the HeadlightsThe Big Red X That Slashed My SoulNot Quite Ready to JumpOrHoliday Camp for actorsIf in doubt, shout!CrossroadsA Fool's BlogThe BarbicanMorris comes to Stratford and the TechIt's good you cameTell Your StoryAll Shook UpStratford survival guideMorris ClubShow CallAustraliaDoes Art Matter?Spear Carrying Our secret worldA Storytelling PlaceNo Common WhoreMid-point madness The Stratford SpreadThe Magic of Theatre Speak up if you need toZeus Comes to StratfordA ShadowWhere's Threlly?Hell hath no fury...Electricity in the airInternet dating and Sonnet 129A change is as good as a restThe show must go onLearning to understudyAnother opening, another showDelirious gleeEngine RoomComing home to StratfordEnter Lucifer upstage rightI had to stop hiding in loos“So what does an Assistant Director actually do?” < Back to Whispers from the Wings You may also like