Upstart Crow: David Mitchell Sizzles with Satire (sort of) in his West End Debut
Back in 2016, on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, sardonic comedian…
Shakespeare
The National Theatre is making the bard accessible for children – before schools spoil all of the magic.
‘A sad tale’s best for winter: I have one of sprites and goblins.’ The Winters…
East to East: From Ukraine with Love: Part 1
9th February 2019 So, I’m currently sat in the breakfast hall of the aptly named…
The Most Famous Couples in Literature.
What better way to get in the ‘Valentines’ mood than to reminisce on the greatest…
Festival of Ideas for Curious Minds
Assuming that you are as uncultured as I am, you probably haven’t heard of the…
Terry’s ‘Hamlet’ at the Globe – When a wannabe daring production ends up playing it safe
After falling in love with every and each of the plays staged over last season’s…
Don Lear, ‘New York used to be at my feet. Now it’s all gone to the dogs’
‘Oh, a storm is threat’ning My very life today If I don’t get some shelter…
Call Me By Your Name Review – Luca Guadagnino’s Glowing Gay Romance is The Romeo & Juliet of Our Times
With Call Me By Your Name, one can herald the arrival of a spiritual successor…
You can always depend upon the kindness of stranglers:
I’ve always been obsessed with shows and films that dealt with murder and suspense. I…