Giles Armstrong Tribute

Last Monday was a very special tribute evening for our longest-serving and most erudite member, Giles Armstrong.

For decades, Giles has set the tone for Player Playwrights and is probably the reason why our discussions of plays are as forthright and ferocious as they are.

Giles’ often uncompromising critiques of plays have terrified generations of Player Playwrights writers.

The evening included four of his best ten-minute competition entries, alongside tributes from his fellow members, including fellow playwrights who work had come under his uncompromising gaze.

Highlight of the evening was an uncannily convincing impersonation of Giles from Silas Hawkins giving the play readings a ferocious and very funny Giles reviewing.