In a delightful conversation spanning nearly two hours, celebrated actor Sir Derek Jacobi told stories about his life and career.
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Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Trick or Treat’ by Jack Neary
The specter of his wife's advancing Alzheimer's disease throw Johnny (Gordon Clapp) and his family into a dizzying whirlpool of anxiety as family secrets threaten to bubble to the surface.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford
Sir Derek Jacobi explains why he majored in history at Cambridge and how he tackles making audiobooks. Richard Clifford joins in as I ask both men to rank each other's Top Three works.
Read More »Opera/Theater Review (NYC): ‘4.48 Psychosis’ by Philip Venables, Based on the Play by Sarah Kane
Philip Venables' opera based on Sarah Kane's last play, '4.48 Psychosis,' is a raw, energizing dive into the maelstrom of mental illness.
Read More »Theatre Review (London’s West End): ‘A Christmas Carol’ Starring Simon Callow
In this one-man performance, Simon Callow expertly weaves in the humor, drama, and holiday season magic encompassed in Scrooge's path from a "Bah, humbug" miser to generous benefactor.
Read More »Interview with U.K. Actor Johnny Neal
Johnny Neal explains his path to an acting career, working with Sir Ian McKellen, and challenges young U.K. actors face today.
Read More »Operetta Review: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ from the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
With standout voices and vivid numbers, perfectly comedic costumes and musical hijinks, Albert Bergeret's glorious staging made this 'Pirates' a joy from start to finish.
Read More »Theater Review (Washington, DC): ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Kennedy Center
'The Play That Goes Wrong' demonstrates wonderfully the myriad of problems that can arise in putting on a play. Don't miss this comedy at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Theatre Review (Washington, DC): ‘An Inspector Calls’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
In 'An Inspector Calls,' nothing is all that it seems with the Birling family. Superb staging and a solid cast make this a play not to be missed.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway NYC): ‘The Hard Problem’ by Tom Stoppard
Seeing Stoppard's play about scientific arguments over the brain and consciousness, we marvel at how he threads scenes and characterizations into a lovely fabric of hope.
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