Lauren Gunderson - the most performed playwright in US (2024) iss crying out to be seen more in UK. The Revolutionists has just blown my socks off. I and You is wonderful. But where can you see her work in London or elsewhere?

Snap! Just the one I'm enjoying this evening. I had the pleasure of attending David Johnston's lectures when at Queen's Belfast.

Inspired by @markravenhill.bsky.social here are some ideas when directing comedy. Any suggestions people?

"His enemies gave him definition. He could see his purpose in their eyes"
This line had me thinking yesterday - what a great note to give an actor.

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Camille in A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel

L'Addition @ Battersea Arts Centre is a joy of a show. The two clowns pull apart the fundamental problems with the show, before it even starts. Hilarious and playful. Go see it people.
bac.org.uk/whats-on/lad...

Blood Show @ Battersea Arts Centre. I was handed a poncho and warned of the 70 litres of blood about to spurt onto the stage. It ended up rather tame but still an artful provocation.