There was English in last night's event. A talented cast moved smoothly from English into French, from French into Arabic as the Tale being told demanded and the overall effect was enchanting. Much as Shaharazad needed it to be. The director had opt... Read more

Tim Crouch has written and performed in a series of plays taking a significant but not main character from a Shakespeare play and telling both his story and the plot. The first was done as a commisssion for teenagers. 'I Malvolio' at the Traverse t... Read more

Middle-aged ladies are invisible. It occasionally drives me near to distraction. But in August my outrage turns to joy because the actors, entrepreneurs, critics, musicians... go on discussing whatever was holding them fast regardless of my presence.... Read more