My Life: A Quagmire of Nothingness? Accusations by Steven Berkoff
British theatre legend Steven Berkoff has made some interesting comments about the state of our industry this week. From his perspective...
Tailor-made theatre
Sir John Gielgud used to wear a three-piece suit to rehearsal. When asked he would explain that acting is a serious profession – much...
Why 'site-specific' theatre isn't always the answer.
Last week, Arts Council England announced details of its three year investment plans for its National Portfolio – that is, the group of...
Finding the Plot
Plot is coming back into fashion. There is a creative tension in the fabric of our society between the avant-guard innovators of the...
Let me entertain you!
2013 was an anniversary year for Jane Austen, celebrating 200 years since the publication of 'Pride and Prejudice.' While recently...
Why Douglas McPherson isn't entirely wrong
Last week, a gentleman named Douglas McPherson wrote a comment piece for the Daily Telegraph. In it, he criticised the culture of public...
Social media is driving me nuts
An article in the standard this week had a teacher claiming that "social media is more stressful than exams" but perhaps that's a little...
"Who guards the guards?" : A note on theatre criticism.
In Edinburgh, the dust is still settling on the Royal Mile. As the last performances of the 3,193 shows produced this year as part of...
