We are pleased to have been invited to review events at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for the first time. Naturally enough, we have concentrated on theatre related events and have reviewed Sheila Hancock, talking about her first novel MISS CARTER’S WAR, two SHAKESPEARE AFTERNOONS, the Hungarian man of the theatre Miklos Banffy and comedian Russell Kane who has written a play set in Essex using Shakespearean prose.

“. . . It is, in short, ‘life into art’ in the very best sense. That is to say, something quite new and uplifting and indeed universal comes out of a personal tragedy. To pull of such a feat needs more than serendipity of course and the cast of Edward Petherbridge and Paul Hunter are well matched by director and co-deviser, Kathryn Hunter whilst drawing freely on Shakespeare’s Lear and Petherbridge’s autobiography which both serve as the spine of the play. . .”

“This Regent’s Park Theatre production of To Kill A Mocking Bird is phenomenal! Every single thing about it is exceptional. It is the most wonderful piece of theatre I have ever had the pleasure to review. . . Christopher Sergel’s stage adaptation is enthralling and Timothy Sheader’s enchanting direction brings Harper Lee’s classic novel to life, delivering a masterclass in the captivating art of storytelling. . .”