Reviewing the situation: are theatre critics covering the right shows?
There is more work than ever being staged across the country. We must be bolder about the choices we make in our coverageI had a heartfelt email from a small London theatre the other day asking why I hadn't been to review there in recent months. The theatre had a new play on by an unknown writer, but it was opening in a week crowded with openings. It's a good question to ask, because despite the welcome rise of blogs…