Occasionally, I have time to write about productions where I haven’t chaired post-show talks and perhaps even thoughts on topics that have nothing to do with theatre. You can find these ramblings here, including my still very popular What I Learned Today series.
What I learned today: How to get a massage and facial in London for £44
I knead more massage It may be foolish to launch on April Fool’s Day, but please reserve judgment
What did I miss? Part Two: Musical chairs
Gemma Arterton stars in the musical of Made in Dagenham Before we were so rudely interrupted by the
What did I miss? Part One: Tons of transfers
The National Theatre of Scotland's vamp-fest Let the Right One In What an odd feeling not to be
The horrors of Headlong’s 1984 strike close to home
I came home from the opening night of Headlong’s 1984 at the Almeida Theatre in a foul mood. It’s a
Saskia Reeves’ two contrasting roles: The Mistress Contract and A Disappearing Number
Saskia Reeves and Danny Webb play She and He in The Mistress Contract at the Royal Court, running until
Old versus young actors and audiences: Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home in Bradford will star actors 60+ Every subsidised theatre, as well as PR and social
Roger Lloyd Pack won’t be resting in peace – he’ll be singing
Roger in rehearsals for a production of Harold Pinter's One for the Road When a loved actor dies,
What’s the difference between a journal and a blog?
Journals from my youth take up an entire shelf in my home library - and bear the scars of