Blackbird flies again: director Nick Bagnall on plays and a return to acting
Just over two years ago, the theatre director Nick Bagnall discovered, as did many others, that plays and pandemics don’t mix. His production of
Just over two years ago, the theatre director Nick Bagnall discovered, as did many others, that plays and pandemics don’t mix. His production of
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