Theatre

British-Canadian educator and theatre director. Pioneer of improvisational theatre and inventor of the Impro System, including Theatresports.

Made significant contributions to the psychology of desire. Argued that human desire functions imitatively or mimetically rather than arising spontaneously from individuality. Described the triangular process of desire, where individuals copy and appropriate desires from others, often without recognizing the source. This process influences identity formation, knowledge transmission, social norms, and material aspirations.

Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, statesman, dramatist, and satirist.

Playwright, poet, and actor. Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His works include 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and three long narrative poems.

Playwright, essayist, and screenwriter in the 20th-century American theater. Known for popular plays such as All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, The Crucible, and A View from the Bridge. Noted for his work on The Misfits screenplay.

Chief culture writer, The Guardian. GREEK MYTHS: A NEW RETELLING, came out on Sept 9 (US: Jan 11), the same day that RED THREAD was out in paperback.