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

09 Jun 2007

It’s always dangerous to have a clear idea in your mind about what you’re looking for from a cast, but I have a clear idea in my mind for TREASURE... read more

05 Jun 2007

~~I think I must be the quintessential Actor/Manager. There can’t be many actors who have enjoyed being on stage in DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD as much as I... read more

21 May 2007

Of course I am always interested in creating a first in theatrical terms and nearly achieved this on my first performance as Dad in DANNY. Thinking I was late for... read more

19 May 2007

I still think most people don’t understand why I run this company. It’s assumed that if you set up your own company that the acting must take second place to... read more

19 May 2007

I have always resisted the notion that I am sentimental but each time I see a drama school graduation showcase I feel the same sense of moment. As a member... read more