'I was never ever late for class': Zoë's drama school memories featured in special book, Royal Central

25 October 2016 19:46

If you've ever wondered what drama school was like for Zoë as an aspiring actress, now's your chance to find out!

Her memories of being a student at London's Central School of Speech & Drama feature in Royal Central: A Collection of Memories, a new book celebrating the renowned institution's 110th anniversary.

'I was never ever late for class,' Zoë emphasises in the book. 'Three years at drama school gave me a grounding but then the real work began – the learning curve of actually working.'

Her comments suggest that Zoë was a dedicated student. Having completed her studies in 1970, she made her professional debut in the Manchester's 69 Theatre Company's staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream – and has since gone from strength to strength.

Many other well-known figures who studied at Central – including Judi Dench, Philip Glenister and Michael Grandage – have also contributed to the book. It was compiled by another former Central student, Ian Closier-Hawkins, and launched on 18 October.

Royal Central is described by the drama school as 'an intimate and fascinating collection of memories'.

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