The Blue Touch Paper

David Hare was recently described by the Washington Post as "the premier political dramatist writing in English." His stage plays include Tony Award nominated Plenty, Racing Demon and Skylight, and his screenplays include Damage, The Hours, The Reader, and Denial. His memoir, The Blue Touch Paper, is a frank account of his life and work. Chaired by Michael Farthing, Chair of the Charleston Trust.

This event will be followed by an optional ticketed Intermission Reception in the upstairs reception rooms of The Dock Street Theatre. Featuring fun and funky hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks, this will offer patrons a casual social interlude between presentations.