A Woman Of Integrity, by J David Simons
Once again, J David Simons has written a novel that takes a wide sweep across the last century and this one, unravelling private secrets from a public life. The protagonists … Continue reading
Great Shakespeare Actors: Burbage to Branagh – by Stanley Wells
“Technical acting skills can be acquired through training and the application of intelligence, but there is an extra dimension to great acting which transcends and can even defy technique. It … Continue reading
War Horse: Stage vs. Page
This year I saw War Horse on stage at the New London Theatre. It went immediately to the top of the list of best plays I’d ever seen. I would … Continue reading
Coming up on Vulpes Libris
If you’re still feeling chilly after a night out watching the fireworks, might I suggest a mug of hot chocolate while you curl up with this week’s offerings? From stage … Continue reading
The Lodger: Shakespeare on Silver Street, by Charles Nicholl
Reading Charles Nicoll’s masterly slice into Shakespeare’s life story The Lodger has made me reflect on the frustrations of knowing so little about him. We have an outline of his … Continue reading
Coming up on Vulpes Libris
It’s all ups and downs on VL this week as the Foxes tell us about their exhilarating, frustrating, disappointing and uplifting cultural encounters. Hold on tight! On Monday, Jackie considers … Continue reading
The Glorious Day: In Conversation with Stephen Greif
Comrades! Today Bookfox Kirsty is joined by an honoured guest indeed: actor Stephen Greif. Stephen is a familiar face (and voice) to generations of TV viewers, cinema fans, theatre goers … Continue reading
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