Theatre’s Cutting Edge, or, “The Naughty Nineties”
The King’s Speech five times a year! No, it’s not a leaked BBC plan for the jubilee year coverage, nor …
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Hamlet and Harley Quin, or, “From Minor to Major”
Miss Climpson, Harley Quin, Joe Sixsmith, Montague Egg: if you’ve heard of these people you clearly have excellent taste. If …
Down with Downton, or, “Brideshead Rebranded”
At first glance, Downton Abbey just looked like an animated National Trust booklet. What splendour! What lawns! What gracious living! …
Theatre and Society, or, “Alan Ayckbourn Likes A Pint”
Alan Ayckbourn is a very social playwright. I don’t mean he’s great to have a drink with – although this …
