‘The Half’ is a project by photographer Simon Annand where he takes pictures of actors preparing for the stage, 30 minutes before the curtain goes up. The BBC recently featured his work, ahead of a new exhibition, and it caught my eye because of this wonderful photo of Dame Judi Dench: The photo was taken … More The Half, Peter and Alice and Gordon Daviot
I’m registered with the Scottish Book Trust Live Literature scheme, and their new directory is now live. Scottish Book Trust is a national charity which aims to bring the benefits of reading and writing to everyone. Live Literature is a programme that helps fund and support author events in communities all over Scotland. If you … More Live Literature live
Here’s a slightly unusual view of the site of Josephine Tey‘s family shop on Castle street, Inverness: It’s taken from the top of the new viewpoint at Inverness Castle. For years, the castle was closed to the public, as it’s a working sheriff court, rather than a tourist attraction. However, now you can get up … More Inverness Castle view
“Another new young author, “Gordon Daviot”, the pen-name of a woman writer who is likely to do big things…” I was delighted to receive a Gordon Daviot / Josephine Tey gift in the post the other day: a copy of The Stage from April 1933, containing a review of her first play Richard of Bordeaux. … More “The Stage”, April 1933
With the imminent release of a new film about Mary, Queen of Scots, I have an article in today’s National newspaper examining the enduring fascination with Mary, and the casting of films and plays about her life. Included is a look at the 1934 Josephine Tey / Gordon Daviot play “Queen of Scots”, which starred … More Mary, Queen of Scots and Gordon Daviot
Jennifer Morag Henderson 