In his role as 'Master of the Words' at Shakespeare's Globe, it is Giles Block's job to help both actors and audiences fully understand and enjoy Shakespeare's words. As his new book Speaking the Speech is published, Giles reflects on how he came to work with the language, and how 'trusting the detail' can enable … Continue reading Giles Block: ‘I see a voice’ – the clues in Shakespeare’s words
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Steve Waters: Stepping back from the end-game – the story of Ignorance/Jahiliyyah
As the Middle East seemingly teeters once more on the precipice of war and the excitement of the Arab Spring gives way to a new, uncertain reality, playwright Steve Waters explains the process behind Ignorance/Jahiliyyah, his timely new drama for Hampstead Theatre which delves into the life and legacy of the influential author, thinker and … Continue reading Steve Waters: Stepping back from the end-game – the story of Ignorance/Jahiliyyah
Sandi Toksvig: Why I Wrote Bully Boy
As her play, Bully Boy, opens at the all-new St. James Theatre in London, Sandi Toksvig explains how her own sense of rage led her to write about the impact of a contemporary military occupation on the mental health of serving soldiers... For someone who thinks of themselves as a pacifist I have written a … Continue reading Sandi Toksvig: Why I Wrote Bully Boy
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