Tell us about your new book. What was the inspiration and how did the idea evolve? Being a veteran of 350-odd first nights in the theatre has left much scar tissue of joy and pain — that must contribute. Taking that mileage and using it to give a little insight into some of the big nights from history seemed a sound idea. What is your favourite first-night story from the book? No favourites is the law in all things from family to work to art. Too many great stories to create hierarchies. READ MORE And from your own career? As...