A big theatre is like a big ship: it has a very big turning circle, and unlike a London cab, for instance, it can't be expected to execute a 180 degree turn when hailed to do so, but has to plan its moves more carefully. And it needs a strong captain at the helm with steady hands to plan and then hold its new course, especially in the stormy weather that may have caused it to change routes in the first place. Even th…
SOURCE: The Stage at 02:00AM on July 6, 2011