Sean Foley Q&A: the new artistic director of Birmingham Rep outlines his vision
As Sean Foley announces his first season as artistic director of the Birmingham Rep, he tells Matthew Hemley about his vision for the company The season opens with a run of … Continue reading
Barrie Rutter on leaving Northern Broadsides: ‘We were told that our 25 years’ work was irrelevant’ | Opinion, Picks | The Stage
This is appalling news. Shame on the Arts Council. A figurehead of northern theatre, Barrie Rutter resigned from the pioneering touring company he founded a quarter-century ago. He explains why … Continue reading
Michelle Terry is a bold, unexpected and possibly inspired choice for Shakespeare’s Globe | Stage | The Guardian
Forget all the stuff about poisoned chalices. Running Shakespeare’s Globe is a huge opportunity and Michelle Terry strikes me as a bold, unexpected and possibly inspired choice to be the … Continue reading
Archive Interview • MARK BABYCH • Blonde Bombshells of 1943 • 2007
Alan Plater’s drama about an all-women swing band in the Second World War began life as an award-winning TV film starring Judi Dench and Ian Holm. West Yorkshire Playhouse swiftly … Continue reading
An Open Letter To The Globe
There is no indication who has composed the letter below but I agree with its contents. I suspect the theatre’s board will come to regret their decision to get rid of … Continue reading
Disabled Artistic Director talks about his work and the importance of inclusion | Scope’s Blog
Robert Softley Gale is an Artistic Director at Glasgow-based theatre company, Birds of Paradise. He’s been acting and working in theatre for 15 years. For World Theatre Day, he talks … Continue reading
Happy 100th Birthday Arthur Miller
Originally posted on Waldina:
Today is Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright Arthur Miller’s 100th birthday. You have seen “Death of a Salesman” and “The Crucible.” How could you have not seen some version? …
Why Do We Call Battersea Arts Centre A Theatre?
Battersea Arts Centre is having a makeover. Building work is enhancing what is already a magical theatre space. This is a post from last summer by Artistic Director David Jubb … Continue reading
Archive Interview • GEMMA BODINETZ • 2003
Liverpool has a treat in store come this September. Gemma Bodinetz takes over as artistic director of both the Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. There’s a buzz in the air as a director … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 