In Battalions

Quote of the day: “Yes, postwar British drama has seen great classical productions, brilliant acting, spectacular innovation in design and performance.”

Last week’s announcement of immediate cuts in funding theatre by the Arts Council, totalling £19million, were greeted by sighs of relief.

A few showers of rain are enough to dampen any fun.

With the formation this week of a new government, led by Dave and Nick, and the appointment, as expected, of Jeremy Hunt as the new Culture Secretary, there’s much talk of inevitab…