David Hare can’t bear too much reality – UnHerd
A Western democracy clashes with a Middle Eastern despotism in a war whose outcome will shape a new world order. Just a few years later, a writer presumes to turn … Continue reading
‘F**k the critics’ – remembering the pithy advice of agent Peggy Ramsay
For hot young playwrights in the 1960s and 1970s, the most sought-after agent was Peggy Ramsay. In her prime, her client list included Joe Orton, Alan Ayckbourn, David Hare, Christopher … Continue reading
Quote • DAVID HARE on PAUL SCOFIELD
‘Paul Scofield… was the hardest actor to direct that I’d ever seen. Not because he was difficult–far from it–but because he gave you infinite possibility. With most actors you are … Continue reading
Quote • FELICITY KENDAL • Actor’s View
“When people say there are no parts for them, it’s not true. There are the parts – it is just the person complaining has not got the part. If you … Continue reading
Quote • CHARLES SPENCER • The Well-Made Play
‘There is a big debate in British theatre over whether the conventional, well-made play has had its day, with some suggesting that the future lies with devised pieces, site-specific locations … Continue reading
Why the Tory project is bust | David Hare | Politics | The Guardian
Incisive, edited version of the 2016 Richard Hillary Lecture at Oxford University given by the playwright David Hare about the parlous state of British politics. Just over 40 years ago, … Continue reading
Archive Feature • OSBORNE’S LAST STAND • 1956 and All What?
Buy a copy of Look Back in Anger Even in death, John Osborne has the power to stir up controversy. I think I may be one of those on whom … Continue reading
Thought for the Day • ARNOLD WESKER • Open Letters • 2004
Whether you end up cheering from the aisles or closing the Pass Door in his face, so to speak, it’s always worth reading Arnold Wesker‘s writings. It is Wesker — … Continue reading
Archive Book Review • STATE OF THE NATION by Michael Billington • 2007
State of the Nation: British Theatre since 1945 Anyone interested in, involved with, or concerned about British Theatre should read this book. Tracing the development of British drama since the … Continue reading
Archive • Quotes • Arts Council Irresponsibility • 2008
‘For thirty-five years, The Bush Theatre has discovered, developed and presented distinctive playwrights, whose work gives an extraordinary account of contemporary Britain and our changing world. Arts Council England’s proposed cut would seriously … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 