Why star casting in theatre isn't the answer
Casting well-known names from TV or film has become a sure-fire way of generating ticket sales. But it blinds us to the true depth and breadth of British theatreAlthough theatre reviewing has many perks and pleasures, it's inherently anti-social: critics usually start work at a time when their family and friends are just stopping.One solution is to have a partner who is also a drama critic, although that arrangement …