20 Aug 2007

When any theatre company re-casts a show that has been fondly loved by all involved, it is always a nervous day on the first day of the new rehearsals. So... read more

16 Aug 2007

All actors should be aware that when you agree to do a job or you agree to a deal, that verbal agreement becomes the contract. It is a common mistake... read more

12 Aug 2007

It seems I love people on the extreme end of the age-scale. I love children – and I love old people. Indeed I’ve always enjoyed the company of older people.... read more

17 Jul 2007

I spent the weekend with my friend. When it began to rain heavily, her five year old daughter began to cry. As the rain grew harder, her distress increased. She... read more

16 Jul 2007

One of my biggest regrets is that I never put money on my prediction in 1993 that Tony Blair should be the Labour leader and with him they would win... read more

13 Jul 2007

Acclaimed. Hyped. Sold out. Sadly I can only talk about the pain. I do not know what the rehearsal period involved. I have no idea what the director Dominic Cooke... read more

01 Jul 2007

I’ve just seen the new PIRATES movie. What a mess! How can you waste so much money on such convaluted, unengaging, over-produced rubbish. It’s strange: if you wait until the... read more

27 Jun 2007

Writing about our visits to Edinburgh reminded me of one of my favourite reviews of my own paltry efforts! From the Scotsman: “This is a wonderful comic performance. Were he... read more

24 Jun 2007

Not since Downfall have I seen something so good as The Lives of Others. It’s still running in cinemas and is well worth seeing. A great story with superb performances... read more

17 Jun 2007

I bumped into the Rachel Fielding last night. We were both at drama school together. Rachel and her husband Paul Rattigan were cast in HENRY IV with Richard Harris and... read more