Actor Quote by Richard Eyre
“Theatre is castigated for wallowing in self-indulgence, but it's curiously unsentimental. You simply have to move on. Everything passes. Something in me likes that.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Theatre criticism, 1990s
Theatre is often blamed for indulgence, yet it remains unsentimental and moving forward, emphasizing impermanence.
In simple terms: Theatre is unsentimental and about moving on.
Embrace change and let experiences pass.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- watching a play
- creating art
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance honesty with indulgence in art?
- What does “unsentimental” mean to you?
Theatre can become self‑indulgent without critical reflection.