01 Jan 2013
2012
So here we are in 2013. I actually never thought we would get to this day with five productions going so wonderfully well over this period. Staging five shows was... read more
16 Dec 2012
Directing
I think I’ve had an insight into why director’s theatre has become so prevalent in British theatre. By director’s theatre, I mean productions where the director’s “vision” swamps the play... read more
16 Dec 2012
Acting
I’ve been performing in HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN at The Garrick Theatre since April and yesterday enjoyed two glorious shows, nine months after my first performance. I’m blessed with... read more
16 Dec 2012
Guns
I’m struck by the thought that 9/11’s horrific events killed 2996 people. Each year. before and since then, about 9,000 Americans shoot each other with hand guns. So since 2001,... read more
10 Dec 2012
The BBC
John Humphreys’ interview with George Entwistle on the TODAY programme this morning was car crash radio. Never have I heard such gross incompetence admitted live on air. It was a... read more
04 Dec 2012
Romax
If it’s worth saying once, it’s worth saying again! We will never EVER use Romax mailing house again! So may I take this opportunity to recommend Mailbird mailing house who... read more
20 Oct 2012
Russia and China
Congratulations are due to China and Russia for supporting Syria and the unspeakable atrocities it is committing against its own people. Thanks to their support of the regime, the conflict... read more
14 Oct 2012
The Nobel Peace Prize
I don’t think the EU should regard the award of the Nobel Peace Prize as an accolade. I think it’s a warning.... read more
01 Oct 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile
Like many people, I feel very angry about the revelations concerning Jimmy Savile. I have just watched employees of the BBC talking about how they knew there were serious concerns... read more
25 Sep 2012
King Lear
And so I’m sitting here, late into the night, watching Peter Brook’s film KING LEAR with Paul Scofield as the King. And Barry Stanton as Oswald. I’ve rarely felt luckier.... read more