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NE theatre in 2020, as seen from our house (mainly)

Peter Lathan tries to cheer himself up by taking a light-hearted look at the theatre year in the North East but finds it’s not that easy.
"Arctic Convoy" - the entire team: Helen Dobson (producer), Robbie Lee Hurst (actor, in costume), Viv Wiggins (actor, in costume), and me

Remembrance of Theatre Past 55–56: The End (Possibly)

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he describes how his career as an actor and director came to an end and thinks about what lies ahead.
"Drac!"

Remembrance of Theatre Past 52–54: School, the Internet and Another Book

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he deviates from his original plan and goes back to when he was teaching drama before looking at how the British Theatre Guide began and his book on panto.
Robbie Lee Hurst in "Arctic Convoy"

Remembrance of Theatre Past: 48–51: New Challenges

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he remembers some—for him—new and challenging theatre work.
"Adult Child Dead Child" performance in Germany

Remembrance of Theatre Past 45 – 47: Our Own Theatre Company

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he talks about KG Productions, the theatre company he founded.
The Mysteries: curtain Call in front of the Arbeia Roman Fort main gate

Remembrance of Theatre Past 42—44: Big Shows, Big Casts

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he talks about working with community casts on a series of large-scale shows.
To Wit: To Woo - Rachel Teate and Alex Kinsey reprise their roles in Romeo and Juliet (rehearsal pic)

Remembrance of theatre past 39–41: Oh, How I Missed Shakespeare!

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he looks back at the Shakespeare withdrawal symptoms he experienced after The Bard in the Park was cancelled.
The Rye Hill home of the People's Theatre, Newcastle, in the 50s

Remembrance of Theatre Past 34–38: Shakespeare and Me

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he traces his love of Shakespeare right back to its beginnings in 1959 and its culmination 50 years later.