DID YOU KNOW? Jack is taking ‘Wisdom of a Fool’ on tour, including the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, on 5 - 6 February
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ONE TO WATCH FEATURES century web-based formats. In Charlie’s case, it was intriguing to hear him talk about changes in the way IT is taught, as schools have to adapt to the fact that some pupils are bored by what is on the curriculum. They know it all already and want to press on with more complex challenges. But our favourite One to Watch feature came not from a teenage talent, but Jack Lane, who wrote and starred in one man show, Wisdom of a Fool. It was a meticulous production - not only our favourite of the year but The Capitol manager’s too - and earned a deserved standing ovation.
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JACK LANE, PARK BARN, HORSHAM: Ben and I had originally expected to interview and photograph Jack on the stage set of The Capitol but unfortunately the main theatre was being used already. I came up with a back-up plan of using Park Barn, next to Park House over the road. This building was familiar to me as I have worked on corporate shoots there. The hanging iron chandeliers and oak beams were a perfect subtle backdrop to the mini car prop and Jack's tweed Norman Wisdom suit.
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hese features tend to revolve around teenagers making their mark in sport (gymnast Harry Harrod, runner Orla Brothers) or the creative arts (film-maker Sam Sutterlin, poet Philippa Crundwell). In 2015, we particularly enjoyed meeting writer and blogger Jack Edwards, and promising computer programmer Charlie Maclean, as they have been able to educate us in modern technology. We must accept that, whilst its day may not yet be over, the printed magazine format adopted by AAH has a sell-by date. So it was interesting to hear the ways in which Jack connects with young readers on 21st
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