18 Aug 2008

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

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

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

02 Jul 2008

I’m not sure if The Arts Theatre sells out anymore, but just in case, don’t risk it! The Two and Only is a priceless show and I recommend you grab... read more

01 Jul 2008

Mandela is unsurprisingly one of my heroes. But I am surprised how often the media have sought to excuse his long silence on Robert Mugabe, only recently broken. As a... read more

14 Jun 2008

The BSC is blessed at the moment with four companies whose commitment to their productions belies the oft told adage that showbiz is rife with cynicism. I’ve seen all four... read more

12 Jun 2008

As it comes to the end of two years on the road, The Oxford Times has just given DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD ten stars out of ten. I... read more

23 May 2008

DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD is just four weeks away from the end of its two year tour. The current cast have been performing since last September, so it... read more

19 May 2008

I’ve always fancied my chances on The Apprentice, but I am beginning to wonder! This year was supposed to be ‘the quiet year’ – a chance to re-group after a... read more

11 May 2008

There’s a famous story about Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman filming MARATHON MAN which has become mythic. But often retold incorrectly, as in the Sunday Telegraph today. “Why don’t you... read more