The first entry in a running commentary of An Inspector Calls, consisting of shorter and more personal responses to notable moments of language, structure, character and theme as they arise.
Tag: Drama
Antonio’s Revenge: The Metatheatrical Ghost
In this paper, I argue that throughout Antonio's Revenge Marston establishes a clear relationship between the appearances of ghostly characters and glaring shifts in his play’s tonal register. Specifically, ghosts – primarily the recurring figure of Andrugio – appear to both signpost and facilitate a gloriously self-aware metatheatrical undercurrent designed to entertain and emotionally unsettle the audience in equal measure.
(A Couple of Reasons Why) The “Hamlet” Bad Quarto is Fantastic and Deserves More Love
Critics are starting to come around to the idea that the "Bad Quarto" of "Hamlet" may have something worthwhile to offer after all - and it's a good thing too!
Shakespeare, Schools, and Student Wellbeing: the “Shake-in-a-Day” Project
In this paper I discuss the ways in which Shakespearean performance can be used to promote student wellbeing in education. Originally presented at the BritGrad conference, June 2018.
Teaching Shakespeare at Key Stage 4: Language, Structure, and Form
I didn't know it at the time, but this essay marked a beginning for me: it was the first stage of a process of reflection, trial-and-error, mistakes and successes - a process that continues to this day.
Writus Andronicus 
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