Philip Fisher

London Editor

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Philip Fisher is the BTG's London editor and a member of the Critics' Circle Drama Section.

He started reviewing theatre at the Edinburgh Festival 2000. Since then, he has become a regular reviewer and writer on theatrical matters, primarily for the British Theatre Guide.

He has also worked on a freelance basis for a variety of other publications. He has also regularly contributed audio interviews to TheatreVOICE.

He has been published in a wide variety of other journals including the Western Mail, The Stage, The Jewish Chronicle and The Wisden Cricketer.

When not working as a theatre critic and commentator on a wide variety of issues for AccountingWEB, Philip spent 20 years as a tax Partner at various leading firms of accountants. In this guise, he has written numerous articles on taxation matters for a wide variety of publications including The Times as well as writing and contributing to several books.

He is now branching out into other areas of writing.

Reviews

Features

Angela Rayner at Glyndebourne

Into the Unknown

Will a new government be good for the arts? It can't be worse than the old!
Thangam Debbonaire with Caroline Dearnley, first cellist of the Britten Sinfonia

Cultural Envy

Philip Fisher considers an article by John Kampfner lambasting arts ministers and wonders what the post-election future might hold.
The Broadway Cruise

Something Completely Different

For those who want to indulge their love of musical theatre, The Broadway Cruise might be just the (expensive) ticket.
Equity

A Brighter Future for the Arts?

As Equity and the Labour Party issue their pre-election wish lists, Philip Fisher considers whether anything is likely to change in the near future.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter Casts a Long Spell

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is getting into the Broadway record books. However, it cannot yet compare with London perennials.
Students at RADA

Sunak Attack on Arts

Rather than concentrating on the country's real problems, Rishi Sunak is once again indulging in culture wars.
David Troughton as Gloucester in King Lear

The Trigger Warnings Controversy

Some stars have been asking whether trigger warnings are necessary...
George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck

Star Casting Hits the Jackpot

Even by recent standards, the news that George Clooney is to make his Broadway debut is something special, but is it good for the theatre community?
Sheridan Smith in Opening Night

Did Brexit Close Opening Night?

Composer and lyricist Rufus Wainwright has alleged that Brexit is partially responsible for the closure of Opening Night. Is he right?
Mark Ravenhill

Playwriting 101 from Mark Ravenhill

Leading playwright Mark Ravenhill is offering an invaluable weekly course in playwriting. Even better, it is currently available free of charge.

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