The Death of John Barton
RSC co-founder John Barton leaves the stage and a generation of theatre practitioners mourns his passing
Read More The Death of John BartonAuthor: Jane Coyle
I'm a Belfast-based professional arts journalist and critic. Over the years I've been a regular contributor to The Stage, the Irish Times, Irish Theatre Magazine, BBC Northern Ireland and many other media outlets in Ireland, the UK and France. The Even Hand comprises features, reviews and comment on arts and culture across Ireland and beyond.
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