Roots

Yesterday, I was extremely glad to attend the Wesker Celebration, which was organised by playwright David Edgar, professor Pamela Howard and publicist Anne Mayer, at the Royal Cour…

Following an enquiry from the journalist Al Senter, I’ve been mulling over the names of plays that deserve, but never get, a revival.

The Royal Court is currently riding high in the popularity stakes, as this interview with Dominic Cooke, its artistic director, makes clear.

Quote of the day: “Scrooge doesn’t change because he’s frightened — he changes because he’s haunted.”