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

Oasis

Dynamic pricing surge threatens to flood Oasis

Before they have even re-formed, Oasis have hit the headlines for the wrong reasons. Dynamic theatre pricing is already a concern, so Lisa Nandy's interest may be good news.
EdFringe

How Fragile is the Fringe?

Fringe Chief Executive Shona McCarthy has delivered a downbeat view of the UK arts. We consider the Fringe's future.
Show & Tell

Sir Alan Ayckbourn: An Unstoppable Phenomenon

The venerable and ever-popular Sir Alan Ayckbourn is about to direct his 90th play.
The Years

Are Audiences Becoming More Squeamish?

The definition of what might shock on stage changes from generation to generation. A recent case suggests that trigger warnings can still have some value.
Mark Thomas Cuckooed poster

It’s That Time Again, Edinburgh Beckons

The Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe and Book Festival are about to open.
Brunton Theatre

Collapsing Theatres

For a few days last year, the plight of theatres blighted by RAAC made headline news. The story may have gone away, but the problem hasn't.
Lisa Nandy official portrait

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

Philip Fisher considers whether the 13th culture secretary in under 15 years will be a breath of fresh air for the arts sector.
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.

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