Stoppard In an Hour

In 1954, Tom Stoppard began working for the Western Daily Press, with the dream of becoming a hard-boiled journalist reporting from war-torn areas of the world — however, the position open was that of a lower-tier theater critic. This apparent diversion proved serendipitous, as a mere four years later, Stoppard's aspirations transformed when he saw Peter O'Toole's production of Hamlet. With time, Stoppard devoted his thoughts to drama, theater, and playwriting, creating such masterpieces as...