It has been forever since my last post. I’ve sat down a few times to write something here, but life — as it tends to — has had other plans….
Theatre
Book Review: ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore
Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Sam, this would be a great title for your memoir!”. Today, I want to share one of my favourite Renaissance dramas of all time….
Book Review: Venus In Fur by David Ives
Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty…
Book Review: The Alchemist
The Alchemist is a comedy by English playwright Ben Jonson. First performed in 1610 by the King’s Men, it is generally considered Jonson’s best and most characteristic comedy. Deploying the…