Christopher Lasch on modern radicalism in America

Following an enquiry from the journalist Al Senter, I’ve been mulling over the names of plays that deserve, but never get, a revival.

The Royal Court is currently riding high in the popularity stakes, as this interview with Dominic Cooke, its artistic director, makes clear.

Jonathan Church, artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre, seems to be as fond of modern classics as I am.

Quote of the day: “As I listened to my mother, I was overwhelmed by her longing to be understood by me.”