02 Jun 2010

I stopped collecting autographs when, at 21 years old, I asked Olivier to sign a book which I’d been given for my 21st birthday. I reckoned that was the last... read more

01 Jun 2010

I’ve just finished Garry O’Connor’s book on Paul Scofield and it’s been wonderful to ‘hear’ the old man’s voice again. It’s been like having an extended conversation over some of... read more

01 Jun 2010

I read an article over the weekend which reminded me to register to donate my organs when I’m gone. It takes 30 seconds and will save someone’s life when you’re... read more

28 May 2010

We’re pleased to announce the exciting news that our production of SKELLIG has been invited to perform at The New Victory Theater in New York next March. The New Victory... read more

18 May 2010

We received a wonderful application for actor/musicians in THE FIREWORK-MAKER’S DAUGHTER. I’ve decided it needs to be shared – I hope you will agree. “Dear Neal I have seen your... read more

18 May 2010

I am enjoying the most marvellous treat at the moment in the hands of Terry Coleman’s biography of Olivier. It is quite the most fantastic book. And one of the... read more

10 May 2010

I share the nation’s reaction to the revelations about how MP’s have been spending public money. And I am enjoying the delicious irony that the issue is being so gloriously... read more

02 May 2010

Last week I received a letter from a marketing company which stated they were leaders in their field for marketing and promotion. They suggested they could turn my company around,... read more

27 Apr 2010

Saw the graduation show from Guildhall today at The Comedy Theatre. Felt to me that there were a couple of future stars up there today and it’s not often you... read more

23 Apr 2010

It’s very exciting to be staging our first story by Philip Pullman. We are hugely priviliged to be producing work by David Almond, Michael Morpurgo and Terry Deary; they are... read more