22 Nov 2008
Auditions
We’ve been auditioning for the new HORRIBLE HISTORIES this week and I can’t remember meeting such a nice bunch of people over four days of auditions. It would have been... read more
07 Nov 2008
The Producer
A great comment from Michael Deeley in his new book when asked what a producer does: “Everything necessary”.... read more
05 Nov 2008
Obama
They did it! They actually did it! Everything was saying they were going to, but I can’t believe they actually did. Amazing things can still happen in this weird world.... read more
29 Oct 2008
Choosing Plays
I’m often asked how I chose the plays we produce. They come to me in a variety of ways but some of the more curious include: FANTASTIC MR FOX, which... read more
27 Oct 2008
Elmer
The BSC is in Dubai this week with ELMER THE ELEPHANT! There’s been a lot of new work on the show including a new score and two new songs, so... read more
13 Oct 2008
Time Out
A good way to end the London run – 5 stars in Time Out. The day before we finish! All being well, London will get it’s next chance to see... read more
16 Sep 2008
Skellig
It’s not often you get the chance to work with the original author of a play or book, so it’s been a real thrill to have David Almond in rehearsals... read more
18 Aug 2008
An Amazing Adventure
This September the BSC celebrates its 16th anniversary – and faces the toughest twelve months of its history. 2008 will be the busiest year we’ve ever had, with nine productions,... read more
04 Jul 2008
Auditions
Some actors may wonder why they don’t get an audition. It’s not always because they weren’t picked to be seen. Sometimes going through the CV’s we discover someone we know... read more
03 Jul 2008
Bad News
I unhappily bumped into one of the great conmen of the West End this week. A meeting with him is like having a barrel of oil poured over your head.... read more