08 Jul 2010
Tom Jones
Alan Yentob’s excellent programme on Tom Jones is well worth watching on iplayer if you missed it on TV. I had no idea what a huge star TJ was at... read more
10 Jun 2010
Books
I’ve never read so many biographies in my life. But now I’m onto David Niven – so who’s complaining?!... read more
07 Jun 2010
Poetry
These are Alec Guinness’ favourite four lines of poetry. Very apt for me at the moment: We shall not cease from exploration… And the end of all our exploring Will... read more
07 Jun 2010
Reading
I tend to read in spurts of five books every five years. Something hooks me into a book and then I’m off until I hit a dud… OLIVIER first, SCOFIELD... read more
07 Jun 2010
Good Theatre
Another good show at The National with AFTER THE DANCE. Wonderful to see Benedict Cumberbatch on stage as Scott-Fowler in this superb Rattigan play. And I thought John Heffernan was... read more
02 Jun 2010
Autographs
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
Actors
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
Organs
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
NY NY
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
Applications
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