29 Nov 2010
Goethe
Here’s someone else who had something interesting to say. This had a huge influence on me when I read it in my early 20’s. And nothing has been more true.... read more
29 Nov 2010
2010 and All That
The BSC has had an extraordinary year. Back in January things were still tough but in October 2009 we had turned the corner and were fighting back against the recession.... read more
16 Nov 2010
Spike Milligan
Climb every mountain… Climb every mountain Forge every stream Follow every rainbow Till you find you’re knackered... read more
12 Nov 2010
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter
The reaction we are getting to THE FIREWORK-MAKER’S DAUGHTER from the schools that have seen the show this week is unlike anything I have ever seen in eighteen years of... read more
09 Nov 2010
Success
When I was given the role of Ronald Cave and three smaller parts in ONE NIGHT IN NOVEMBER at the Coventry Belgrade I began to wonder during rehearsals if I... read more
08 Nov 2010
George’s Triumph
We like receiving emails like this on Monday mornings….! I just felt I must tell you how wonderful the performance of George’s Marvellous Medicine was at the Wyvern theatre in... read more
28 Oct 2010
Working
Interesting! I wondered if working with people who are colleagues rather than employees would be different, but it isn’t. Which is making me reflect on both experiences with a smile.... read more
27 Oct 2010
World Events
The BSC sometimes seems strangely connected to world events. Back on 11 September 2001 we were finalising the set for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, which ends in New York.... read more
27 Oct 2010
The First Grader
Saw the premiere last night of a wonderful new film THE FIRST GRADER, the true story of an 84 year old man who goes to school to learn to read... read more
27 Oct 2010
Fireworks
The cast, creative and stage management team behind THE FIREWORK-MAKER’S DAUGHTER have pulled off a terrific coup with a fantastic production of Philip Pullman’s wonderful story. Mr Pullman has said... read more