Anna Nugent

Last Tango Brings Tears

If you’ve seen “Last Tango in Halifax” then you will know what I’m talking about. The writing (Sally Wainwright) and the superb acting (Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Anne Reid & Derek Jacobi) combine for a powerhouse show. There is a reality to this show that you don’t often see on TV. There were seriously times […]

Goodbye to Downton

As I said a few weeks ago, I’m a sucker for a costume drama and even though I didn’t love every moment of Downton Abbey, I did feel great affection for the characters created over the years. For their growth and lack thereof, for their scheming and serving, for their dreams and attitudes. I, like […]

Poldark, Lessons in Love

I love myself a good costume drama, in fact, I cannot wait to be in one myself! I did get to do a short years ago, corset and all, but that just whet the whistle. What do I love so much about the costume drama? I think it is that sense of honor that resonates […]

A Love Letter to Sarah Lancashire

Though I’m sure that I saw Sarah Lancashire over the years on Corry, she came fully to my attention with Happy Valley. What a strong, nuanced and full performance. I love characters that have multiple layers and Ms. Lancashire can play them with aplomb! I was completely on her side; even when she made horrendous […]

Why I Love British Theatre

To be honest the reasons I love British Theatre are many and varied. From the standpoint of an actress, I like the professionalism: that at least from the outside it appears to be respected as a craft, that for the most part the actors don’t take themselves too seriously and that there is a high […]

London Theatre Sparks My Heart

The Nugents in front of the National Theatre Sign

My husband and I recently spent some time in England, ending our visit with three days in London, binging on theatre. Such a pleasure! The city has changed a lot since I was last there 12 or 13 years ago, especially the skyline on the Thames, but of course there are some things that never […]