John M. Gilheany·Nov 18, 2025Noël Coward’s Regency Rakes | How Britain’s Roistering Scoundrels of Stage took a Century to Sober…
Steve Higgins·Nov 8, 2025Noël Coward in Literature, Film and TheatreI can’t remember when I first discovered Noël Coward. I had known about him for a very long time of course but perhaps I really only…
InThe Daily CuppabyDerek J. Allison·Oct 8, 2025Goodbye — For a WhileDownton Abbey closes a volumeA response icon2A response icon2
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan Tailby·Jan 20, 2024Private Lives @ Chesil Theatre, WinchesterNoel Coward sophistication and comedy in a zipping along drama of sparring couples. Plus the ethical complications of modern life 1930’s…
Steve Higgins·Nov 25, 2023Famous People and Favourite BooksThis isn’t a post about my favourite books. I’m pretty certain I’ve done that one already but I thought I’d talk about the favourite books…
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan Tailby·May 18, 2023Brutal Comedy: Private Lives, Donmar Warehouse, LondonNoel Coward’s take on love literally equaling death has impossibly glamourous Elyot (Stephen Managan) and Amanda (Rachael Stirling) as a…
John M. Gilheany·Oct 26, 2022The Smoking Jacket | from dusky Drawing Rooms to the Greeters’ Guild!‘Troy Hawke’ bestows perfect poise and exquisite manners upon bewildered British shoppers — whatever the occasion.
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan Tailby·Dec 11, 2021Private LivesI was only here for Nigel Havers. I’m not sure this play has aged well. Is it funny to laugh at domestic violence or watch a couple beat…
