I’m really fascinated by other directors’ methods. I’ve done a lot of learning by observation. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
It’s predominantly a male society, predominately a male culture, predominantly a male theatre, and predominantly male critics, but that’s changing, definitely. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
I’ve seen many shows ruined by bad reviews and good reviews, so I always tell my actors not to read the reviews until after the run is over. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
A bad audition is usually the director’s fault, not the actor’s. It’s up to the director to get the atmosphere right to get the best out of your auditionees. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
Often during rehearsals, I catch myself thinking, ‘God, this is hard. Why am I always choosing such difficult plays to put on?’ Marianne Elliott Read Quote
I’m always drawn to female stories with female protagonists, and I particularly yearn for more older actresses to take centre stage in 2018. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
I would like to see more female stories out there, particularly older female stories. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
I never wanted anything to do with the theatre as a child. I was dragged there under duress. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
Directors have this mask of being in control and in charge, but underneath, I’m terrified. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
We’re always steered towards what is good in the canon by a male perspective. I like to do plays with a female protagonist who finds her way through. My way is unusual. Marianne Elliott Read Quote
