'Thou shalt not bore' is a commandment that should be at the centre of our ambitions. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
I'm not interested in putting naturalism on stage - I want passion. — John Tiffany Naturalism Copy Share Image
Only when you don't impose things on it do you get real political theatre. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
I don't know how films get made, and I think I'll leave it to other people. — John Tiffany Cinema Copy Share Image
“How to distract Scorpius from difficult emotional issues. Take him to a library.” — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
Sometimes it should be the job of Broadway to introduce stars as well as cast them. — John Tiffany Broadway Copy Share Image
The only thing I fear is when people say, 'I should go to the theatre more.' I say, 'We should create work… — John Tiffany Choice Copy Share Image
I know Australians are no strangers to pubs, but in the U.K., the pub is a real meeting place because the houses… — John Tiffany Australia Copy Share Image
I do like horror films, but I wouldn't ever be interested in putting a horror on stage - blood doesn't equal horror. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
“Losers are taught to be losers. And there’s only one way to teach a loser — and we know that better than… — John Tiffany Football Copy Share Image
I looked into putting 'Doctor' on my license. But the insurance premium is higher, so I don't think I'll bother. — John Tiffany Doctor Copy Share Image
I don't think it's good, culturally, to base all critical judgments on a single performance. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
I've never felt opera was a party I've been invited to, and maybe I've got a bit of a chip on my… — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
'Once' constantly surprises me. I think it's the power of the music and the storytelling that people connect with. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
'Black Watch' has taken its place in the canon of Scottish theatre, and that's fantastic. It's a very particular kind of theatre.… — John Tiffany Movement Copy Share Image
Trump is like an eater of worlds from an 'Avengers' movie, but there seem to be different rules for him. What are… — John Tiffany Breaking rules Copy Share Image
There are always discussions about casting stars in lead roles in theater - especially when you're working with commercial producers - and… — John Tiffany Actor Copy Share Image
“Harry, there is never a perfect answer in this messy, emotional world. Perfection is beyond the reach of humankind, beyond the reach… — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
'Philistines' was so beautiful, and it bored me to death. I never want to see another production where the rain splashes against… — John Tiffany Beautiful Copy Share Image
“And now we enter a never-world of time change. And this scene is all about magic. The changes are rapid as we… — John Tiffany Change Copy Share Image
It couldn't interest me less, the idea of putting a living room on stage. I just think, what's the point of walking… — John Tiffany Forest Copy Share Image
In film, if you've got to do a scene in a swimming pool, you do a scene in a swimming pool. If… — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
The whole notion of never growing up is incredibly intense and emotional. — John Tiffany Emotional Copy Share Image
The idea of audiences becoming part of the show is, I think, where theatre is going. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
'Peter Pan' makes 'Black Watch' and 'The Bacchae' look like a walk in the park. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
I love singing, and I used to perform quite a lot, but now, as a director, you just tend to watch other… — John Tiffany Director Copy Share Image
“People say parenting is the hardest job in the world –they’re wrong –growing up is. We all just forget how hard it… — John Tiffany Child Copy Share Image
I have a personal issue with Shakespeare. When I first encountered him, he made me feel thick. Well, not him, but the… — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
A first preview is not exactly a pleasant experience for directors and actors. You're never as raw as when the audience first… — John Tiffany Audience Copy Share Image
It's very hard to argue with the politics of 'Black Watch,' because it is not an opinion; it is just the true… — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
I tend to work quite a lot during the weekends. My weekend can often be about two hours on Sunday. — John Tiffany Sunday Copy Share Image
We just don't need any more 'Macbeth's in the world, however brilliant mine might turn out to be. — John Tiffany Brilliant Copy Share Image
I had a lovely time growing up. But I was very aware of the miners' strike going on, friends' families collapsing, and… — John Tiffany Being Copy Share Image
I don't think that just because people will pay a certain amount for a ticket that it's all right to charge it. — John Tiffany Copy Share Image
Austerity has led us to a terrible philosophy where we think we've got to cut back on everything that's 'frippery', like the… — John Tiffany Art Copy Share Image
Even with the success of 'Once,' I can't think about making theater straight for Broadway. Too nerve-racking. — John Tiffany Actor Copy Share Image
One of my favorite things to read in the 'Observer' is the restaurant review by Jay Rayner. I love reading about these… — John Tiffany Books Copy Share Image
