Benedict Nightingale writes theatre criticism and books about modern drama, Broadway and performance history. A Reader's Guide to Fifty Modern British Plays introduces major post-war works through plot, context and critical discussion, while Fifth Row Center records a critic's year around Broadway. Great Moments in the Theatre revisits landmark performances and productions rather than offering a simple chronological survey. Nightingale's writing is accessible, informed and grounded in the experience of seeing theatre live. The clearest discovery routes are modern British drama, Broadway criticism and performance history. Read more Less