John Nathan - Columnists

Richard Bean: One man, two strengths

By John Nathan in Theatre

Issue 3801 7th Mar 2013

Humour is key, but it’s not a Richard Bean play if it’s not thought-provoking.

Interview: Nina Raine

By John Nathan in Theatre

Issue 3761 9th Jun 2012

Awards to accept, new scripts to write and direct, and now another international production of her hit Tribes… playwright Nina Raine’s star is in the ascendant.

Edward Hall interview

By John Nathan in Theatre

Issue 3743 4th Feb 2012

The artistic director of all-male UK theatre company Propeller discusses bringing Henry V and The Winter's Tale to New Zealand.