Alexander Cohen on the importance of supporting new critics
Why does the industry not offer the same level of validation to critics that it gives to young theatremakers, asks Alexander Cohen
โEncouragement is vital, especially in an industry where itโs hard to ever know if you are good enoughโ Alexander Cohen expresses the importance of development opportunities for young critics ๐
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Watching Giant with my Jewish Grandma
As the Roald Dahl drama transfers to the West End, Alexander Cohen and his Grandma discuss the play, antisemitism, and what it means to be a British Jew
Giant, the Roald Dahl drama, has been a huge hit. But now, it faces its toughest critic - as Alexander Cohen takes his grandma to watchโฆ
They saw the show together in the West End, and discuss the play, antisemitism, and what it means to be a British Jew
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