09 Jan 2008
Gobsmacked
The following theatre organisations have been reported in the press as in danger of being cut or axed by The Arts Council: Quicksilver, Pop-Up, London Bubble, Union Dance, Bush, LIFT,... read more
24 Dec 2007
2007
Well what a year it has been! I had to miss the trip to Dubai with KENSUKE’S KINGDOM in order to join the cast of PROOF in the West End... read more
23 Nov 2007
War Horse
Luke Treadaway is giving a superb performance as Albert in WAR HORSE at the National. The horse puppets are tremendous, but it was Luke that delivered the coup de theatre... read more
18 Nov 2007
Downfall
I watched DOWNFALL again last night for another chance to see the performance of Bruno Ganz as Hitler. It’s a performance of such depth and detail that, in every respect,... read more
31 Oct 2007
Michael Ball
In recent years I have grown to dislike Michael Ball on stage – he’s become a favourite pet hate. I loved him in Les Mis but his on-stage persona has... read more
28 Oct 2007
Last Night
What is it about last nights? The last night of PROOF in Birmingham was a particularly special experience, but somehow I didn’t expect OTHELLO to move into that catagory. Yet... read more
26 Oct 2007
Treasure Island
I watched a staggered run through of the play today and was held on the edge of my seat. It may be the most exciting rehearsal I have ever seen... read more
12 Oct 2007
The Actor’s Dilemma
If you ask a director what he wants to do next and he replies: “I want to direct HAMLET”, it will naturally prompt all sorts of questions: how will you... read more
12 Oct 2007
Stealing!
Olivier recommended that an actor should feel free to steal, so long as he/she only steals from the best. So with reference to an earlier entry in this blog, I... read more
10 Oct 2007
Iago
Will Iago be one of my favourite roles when I look back? I’m not sure. There is something very strange about sitting on the side of the stage before curtain... read more